This week, share a symbol with us, and tell us what it means to you.
By Symbolism is uniquely human. We use symbols to represent intangible things like our beliefs and emotions, and to convert the abstract into something understandable. We may also use symbols to simplify and convey information.
Photography is often the same; an image illustrates a single moment in time, or captures an object in perpetuity. Much like symbols, photographs, too, may conjure vivid memories and mean a wide range of things to different people.
An image of symbolic jewelry, by Jen Hooks.
This week, share a symbol with us. In my image, the engagement ring symbolizes an intended commitment of two people to one another. Your subject does not have to be as literal of an interpretation; you can choose something that is uniquely symbolic and relevant to you, and share the story behind it.
Great subject! 🙂
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Lovely shot and topic …. thank you.
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interesting subject!!
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Hmmmm, evocative…
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I’m pretty sure that I have plenty of symbolic stuff in my archives.
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A symbol from Frognerparken – Norway’s most visited tourist attraction: https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/frognerparken-5792/
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Love the ring! Great story.
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symbols are every-where, nice theme… 🙂
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my interpretation of this theme is connected to water, the water of life:
http://byswav.com/2015/07/11/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
~ enjoy,
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and this one as well: http://byswav.com/2015/07/13/irish-pub-abstract-expression-no-71-by-swav/
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Very powerfull symbol and the story behind it is beautyfull as well 🙂
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The Chinese turtle:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Beautiful image with a fantastic thought behind it 🙂
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An interesting prompt this week, I have few symbol I encountered along the way and some philosophy behind the symbol itself:
Watch
https://agent909.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/symbol-mens-watch/
Elephant
https://agent909.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/symbol-elephant/
Money
https://agent909.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/symbol-money/
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here is my photo for the week: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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that’s a lovely ring. ❤
https://theeclecticeccentricshopaholic.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/symbol/
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I agree!
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What a simple subject! Thanks!
Here is mine: http://stenoodie.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
😉
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Beautiful image. I love that your chose your engagement ring. It makes me appreciate the story behind mine all the greater. This year it will be 30 years since my husband proposed to me. 🙂
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Actually, this was the ring of a bride whose wedding I photographed last month, but the sentiment is still the same! 🙂
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Great idea!
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For my dad’s birthday, photos of things that symbolize him. RIP, GWH II. http://scillagrace.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbols-of-my-father/
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So many ways to go with this challenge. Thanks for the strech
https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/wpc-symbols-of-blessing/
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The symbol of bling!
Always true to a women’s heart…
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Looks like this could be a tough one, especially while on the road again. Lovely photo, Jen.
janet
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Simple and beautiful:)
https://mukhamani.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/the-daily-post-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Happy weekend…here’s my photo http://steve-says.net/2015/07/10/fridayfoto-wine-sun-sea/
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wonderful photo and a wonderful symbol of love. Such a beautiful ring too
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This was a hard one for me to come up with something. I hope you all enjoy!
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/10/the-daily-post-weekly-photo-challenge-symbol-the-five-senses/
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Beautiful picture. Symbolism is an old literary tool as well!
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Amazing story behind it! I find things such as engagement rings with meaning/ story behind it so awesome.
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Lovely theme, and lovely idea for a blog. I’m really enjoying looking through responses to this.
https://racheldesaintpern.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/the-daily-postss-weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Excellent challenge – with so many thoughts/ideas/visions – symbol. Here is my version of “Symbol”: https://thephotoseye.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Fabulous topic! Here’s my photo: http://wp.me/p10iHd-J2 🙂
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I like the photo, but am curious to know if there is a specific meaning to the background of the photo and if it is connected to the ring.
As for me, I am sharing a photo of petroglyphs and graffiti. Both are symbols, one has been labeled art, the other is more controversial.
http://wp.me/p2owKx-GE
Cheers!
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