This week, make some magic.
By “Photography for me is a passion, a mixture of science and art that creates magic.” – Scott MacQuarrie
Children have the ability to believe without bias, to find wonder even in the most mundane of places and objects. As adults, we become dulled to the magic inherent to life, and perhaps we stop seeking it altogether. However, as photographers, we have an opportunity to reclaim it. Magic and beauty can be conjured in the simplest of photographs, which may then inspire wonder in the viewer.
Children effortlessly find magic in everyday things. Photo by Jen Hooks.
“A little magic can take you a long way.” – Roald Dahl
If you’ve ever been to a Renaissance Festival, you’ve probably noticed the fairies, who are usually surrounded by fascinated children. We’ve been to a few in different states, and at each one, the fairies give our kids a simple marble, covered in glitter. They elaborately draw it out of a pouch, and deposit it into the kids’ hands with a fantastical flourish, trailing glitter and enchantment. The fairies also share a quiet word with the children, and I’ve never quite figured out what they’re saying, but it is something about wishes and magic. And the kids believe.
For this week’s challenge, find some magic, and charm us with it.
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: https://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/the-beginning-of-the-rainbow/
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An idea didn’t come to me immediately with this challenge (like it does for many others)…so a little late to the game with this post: https://travel-stained.com/2016/11/22/cappadocia-hot-air-balloon/
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A little magic as the season changes here in Seoul … late better than never 🙂 http://wp.me/p2QGxu-sz
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The sheer magic of Iceland’s geysers: https://beautyalongtheroad.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/iceland-magic-geysers/
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Visit http://wp.me/p5sYeD-1xJ for some Narnia themed Winter Ball magic.
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Magic is kind of everywhere and in every little thing: https://thegrowingupchronicle.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/the-photo-challenge-25-magic/
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Magic can be interpreted in so many different ways. While having experienced many magical moments during our eight years of sailing on a small catamaran, for this challenge, I am going to go with photos of rainbows! 🙂
http://www.roamingabout.com/wordless-wednesday-magic/
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https://thoughtswrittenonpiece.wordpress.com
Please do visit and let me know your thoughts and feedbacks thank you
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To me, photography is a kind of magic. I create a quiet scene amidst a bustling crowd in my response:http://wp.me/p2owKx-MQ
Cheers!
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my entry: https://toffipics.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/late-autumn/
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https://elleturner4.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/weekly-photo-challenge-magic-2/
🙂
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That’s an engaging photo for a very engaging challenge, Jen!
I’ve decided to take my entry in the direction of optical illusions being magical:
https://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2016/11/25/beautiful-great-blue-herons-magical-feather/
Best, Babsje
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There’s a certain type of magic in the tiny stuff of life and yet it’s all around us – http://wp.me/p2CNyA-3bX
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NICE
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I’d like to attend a renaissance fair sometime as it looks like a lot of fun. I shared our magic to the photo challenge and excited for the holiday season.
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Belatedly, some camouflage magic from the Herons:
https://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/great-blue-herons-magical-camouflage/
Fascinating challenge, Jen! Best, Babsje
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