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.
Here’s my entry. The Child. Symbol of uninhibited.
https://jaapkroon.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Nice photo!
https://linsdoodles.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/wpc-symbol/
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Between 900 and 1400 AD the Jornada Mogollon people carved over 21,000 petroglyph symbols into the New Mexico desert: https://jaspasjourney.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/three-rivers-petroglyphs-new-mexico/
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Beautiful ring
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ships on the sea: longing, adventure, restlessness, travel, change – what does it symbolise to you? https://fotorichter.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/symbol/
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gorgeous picture! i love that the ring isn’t exactly centered. seems like more of a story 🙂 trying to learn to take more photos like that myself…
PeopleIMetInMyTwenties.com
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My photo is here: https://belohorizontedailyphoto.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/wp-weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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here is my photo for the week:
http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/07/wpc-symbol.html
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Symbol | New York Traffic Light http://jaspersmits.net/2015/07/10/symbol-traffic-light/ jaspersmits.net
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I love photography, been doing it since I was 14. I love capturing things, events, etc. Photography is a form of art. It represents symbolism in many ways.
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Back in Panama and the blogosphere again after a hiatus: https://indacampo.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/you-are-beautiful-in-your-own-way/
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From Switzerland http://wp.me/p1hCI2-4t3
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I think the power is in the moment! On either side of the expectation, there no surpise cause deep inside, you just know it Its a yes or a no!
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Different symbols mean different things to different people. Here are my interpretations:
https://thriftyat60.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Here’s San Francisco City Hall, and a symbol that’s become especially prevalent this summer: https://polymathically.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-san-francisco-city-hall/
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Such an interesting theme this week… Thank you, Jen! My entry is the symbolism of the flag at http://lolako.com/july-4th-red-white-and-blue-symbolism-for-this-weeks-wordpress-photo-challenge/
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https://zhouxingyu.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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A controversial symbol:
https://themofman.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/weekly-post-challenge-symbol/
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One of the symbols of life. Very nice. http://memorycatcher.me/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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An intriguing topic. Can’t wait to see what comes up. Here’s mine:
http://whatrhymeswithstanza.com/2015/07/11/a-symbol-by-any-other-name/
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Great! Ill be thinking tonight about a symbol that has meaning.
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This is my subject!
https://bambangpriantono.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/weekly-photo-challenge-the-balinese-ogoh-ogoh/
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The Many Symbols of Paris
https://katpegimana.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/weekly-photo-challenge-the-many-symbols-of-paris/
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beautiful!
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well said
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Here’s a double dose in one: San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Chocolate *and* its cable cars! https://polymathically.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-ghirardelli-cable-cars/
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Symbolism may not necessarily be uniquely human. Chimps and other apes have been known to use signs.
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Awesome!
https://m2explore.wordpress.com/2015/07/11/photo-of-the-week-july-11th/
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My take for Symbol: http://lonelytravelog.com/2015/07/11/symbol/
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our latest symbol:
https://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
Enjoy the day!
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