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.
Love it! Great content and theme! Photography can capture the soul of the subject in front of the camera AND those viewing the result. That is amazing.
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nice theme, thank you. Beautiful photo, Jen. Here is mine:
https://msdiplomacy.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/symbol/
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Not one, but two symbols for San Francisco! Thanks for all comments!
https://majaphotoblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/12/photo-challenge-symbol/
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https://apetcher.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/weekly-photo-challenge-the-scallop-shell-of-the-pilgrim/
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Symbolism is in all art. Art wouldn’t be an effective medium without symbolism.
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Chinese Language is represented in symbols… not only is the language a symbol, but will be a memory and a symbol of our time in Shanghai.
https://canadiantravelbugs.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/symbols-wp-photo-challenge/
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Nice challenge, Jen. Wide open to any interpretation. 😉
http://wp.me/p16tta-HD
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https://thinkingthroughmylens.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/symbols-of-place-and-noticing-systems-a-photo-essay/
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Here is mine for this week. https://mybeautfulthings.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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That’s a nice ring and a beautiful symbol.
Mine are a wee bit grimmer I’m afraid.
Here is my Berlin Symbol page:
http://antimuseum.com/2015/07/13/berlin-symbol/
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symbolic post 1
http://quotidianhudsonriver.com/2015/07/13/15-07-13-weekly-photo-challenge-symbol-of-the-past/
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A symbol of Helsinki. What is the symbol of your city or country?
http://ourshadowswillremain.com/2015/07/14/helsinki-cathedral/
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Thanks again for the opportunity to share http://nelabligh.com/2015/07/14/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/ from Helenx
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We wondered what the sign symbolized when we were driving through Hood River, Oregon, but it didn’t take us long to figure it out: http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2015/07/14/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Check out my response to this weeks’s weekly photo challenge:
https://zainabdullah.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/weekly-photo-challenge-mosques-as-a-symbol-of-islamic-development-in-malaysia/
thank you 🙂
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Symbols: they can tell so many stories https://jennhammerphotography.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/symbol-wfc/
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I am quite late this week… but still happy/proud to be able to share this with you guys
https://joanaslittleworld.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Check out my response to the symbol challenge at pinkheelsandpolkadots.wordpress.com. On another note, can anyone fill me in on why some of the links to individual challenge entries appear with an orange overlay? I’m new to this and just want to be sure I haven’t done something wrong. Thanks
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http://www.pinkheelsandpolkadots.wordpress.com
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https://chava61.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Better late than never, hey! We’re fresh from the South African bush, and here’s our contribution:
http://dewetswild.com/2015/07/16/symbol/
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Great subject matter here is my take with a bit of humour
https://artisticlicenseoflife.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Here is my contribution, food for thought?
Weekly photo challenge: Symbol | Eclectic odds n sods
http://eclecticoddsnsods.co.uk/2015/07/16/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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https://apetcher.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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The symolism behind a Lego figurine…?
https://seeloveremember.wordpress.com/2015/07/16/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/
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Symbology! 2
http://quotidianhudsonriver.com/2015/07/16/15-07-16-awash-in-symbols-weekly-photo-challenge-2/
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Last minute entry: http://anttijohansson.net/2015/07/17/wpc-symbol/
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One of the highlights of last summer for me was travelling alone for the first time; and where else but Greece to represent how much fun I have had!? https://tanhuimin.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/on-the-edge-of-paradise/
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better late than never: https://sassyethnicbohemian.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/weekly-photo-challenge-symbol/ #mangia!
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