From Japan to North Carolina to Austria, a few standout photos from our recent challenge.
The thing I love the most about combing through Weekly Photo Challenge entries? Easy: it’s the whirlwind round-the-world trip they invite me to take each and every week. This was certainly the case in our recent “Ornate” challenge, where you treated us to some seriously gorgeous shots. Here are some of my personal favorites.
Through the Lens
I never thought that a photo of the Taj Mahal (Agra, India) could take me by surprise. Yet Vidur Mithal‘s focus on the minarets’ decorative motifs revealed a very different side of the iconic structure — one that felt almost intimate.
18-200 mm View
I’m sure somewhere in the world there are people who can resist a spiral staircase. I’m not one of them. Looking at Steff‘s shot of this Baroque staircase in Melk Abbey in Austria, all I want to do is run all the way up, dizziness be damned.
The MomHood
It was already chilly in Colorado in November. When Megan at The MomHood found her garden covered in frost one recent morning, she made the most out of it. The result is a beautiful series of macro photography focusing on intricate ice patterns on stems, leaves, and petals.
Thin spiral notebook
Gargoyles are by definition an outlet for the architect’s and sculptor’s imagination. These two, captured by Tara in the Biltmore Estate (Asheville, North Carolina), seem almost alive — and none too pleased to see all the tourists.
tagnoue
Yokohama, Japan-based blogger tagnoue presents a different take on the ornate in this photo from an unnamed shrine. The texture of the wood feels sober and rustic, but the woodwork, along with the calligraphy attached to it, channel something unmistakably ceremonial, even festive.
To all of you who’ve participated in this challenge — thank you! I look forward to your future contributions.
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That spiral staircase is absolutely magnificent!
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Great choices! All of these really deserve to be there! All terrific photos!
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Magnificent all of the photos show a unique way that they were taken.
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I really like the staircase!
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I am so excited for Megan’s feature. It is a great shot!
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You’re one of my biggest fans! 🙂 Thank You so much! 🙂
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No problemos. I have an eye for good stuff 😉
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These are breathtaking! I think the staircase or the last one… I love the oriental air. 🙂 🙂
Jazzy
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Yup, the staircase is the one….
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These are so good! :O
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I love beautiful photography! Nice eye candy! 🙂
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outstanding selections! I missed some of them in the flood of responses. Thanks for highlighting them
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A wonderful selection of ‘ornate’ photos Ben, I particularly like the spiral staircase and the frost on the flower 🙂
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These are great pics! I especially liked the spiral staircase and the flowers with frost on them!
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Thank You @benhuberman for the feature! All of the photos are wonderful and capture such detail! I’m honored to be a part of this and the community of such talented photographers! 🙂
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Ben, Thanks for including ‘spiral’ as a favorite. I really enjoy the weekly photo challenge, both participating and viewing entries.
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I love that pict^^ wonderful 🙂
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A lovely assortment of ornateness. Thanks!
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I love it!
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That staircase in Melk Abbey sure gets a workout 🙂
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Fantastic collection. Amazing photography. From shareofheartblog.wordpress.com
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Brilliant photos, all reflecting the theme perfectly.
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Thank you so much for the shout out!
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Lovely photos!
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Lovely photos!..my fav is the one of the spiral staircase.
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Awesome photography !
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That is truly beautiful! Magnifique!
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Your photos are amazing. The frost on the flower was my favorite, particularly because it shows how something that is not as great from afar distance has an amazing appeal up close.
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Thank you so much for this post. Stunning photographs! Boy, there is such talent out there and it’s inspiring to see it.
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These are awesome! They make me feel like hopping on a plane and exploring the world
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I have seen the Gargoyles in Austria & it’s really picture perfect!
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Splendid precious views!
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