Masterpiece. No matter where you are (and where you’ve been), I’m certain you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary: a place that…

Photo by Cheri Lucas Rowlands
Masterpiece. No matter where you are (and where you’ve been), I’m certain you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary: a place that blows your mind; a work of art or object that speaks to you; or even a location or scene that’s special, unusual, or even magical in some way.
I immediately think of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona — and its awe-inspiring ceiling in particular (pictured above). I remember the sight to be truly jaw-dropping, as if birthed not from the human mind, but rather something otherworldly.
For this challenge, get creative. Reach far. And remember that “masterpiece” can mean many things. We want to see awesome sites you’ve discovered, fantastic things you’ve come upon, wondrous moments you’ve captured, and more.
IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PICTURE OF A MASTERPIECE.
We look forward to seeing what you come up with and will include some of our favorite shots from the month’s most popular photo challenge in our new newsletter, so don’t forget to sign up!
— Cheri
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thank you, Cheri, to give us again something to breed on …
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I’ve found a moving masterpiece:
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Wow !!!
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Coincidentally, I was just looking into these Van Gogh-themed restaurants before I changed tabs. 😉
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The very unique architecture of Miag-ao Church http://www.threesticksofwatusi.com/2013/photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Amazing photography Cheri!!!
Though I don’t think I could come up with some ‘Masterpiece’ this time.. 😦
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me too 😦
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And some of them have already posted! 😉
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Why not ? For you it might be a Masterpiece. Maybe other people think the same.
You should give it a try anyway 🙂
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I agree with Hamburg und Mee(h)r. Anything, with the right “view”, can be a masterpiece.
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Yes, breathtaking perspective of an exquisite ceiling by Cheri!
Ceiling art & ceiling photography can be a genre unto itself … here’s an original shot of the octet of murals representing the sciences by Hugo Ballin featuring the Zodiac, Atlas, the galaxies, and the Roman gods the planets were named after — at the ceiling of the planetarium of the Griffith Park Observatory, at:
http://marichulambino.com/2013/07/27/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
My post for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece. Happy weekend, everyone!
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Thankyou for sharing! 🙂
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I love Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia. Thank you for the beautiful reminder!
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Beautiful picture & building!
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A very good idea, as usual…..But which one, this time ?
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The masterpiece is there : http://icezine.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/masterpiece-weekly-photo-challenge/
original or not ?
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It’s beautiful – the angle and the control of light, etc. 🙂
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Whoa. “Epic” would seem to an apropos comment here…
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A masterpiece of a mural discovered on the way to work, and a masterpiece of music heard on the radio simultaneously… http://followyournose.org/2013/07/26/masterpiece/
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Also a more bucolic type masterpiece – the wildflower, Queen Anne’s Lace – http://followyournose.org/2013/07/29/queen-annes-masterpiece/
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A.Gaudi’s work is true art – an amazing photo. And an interesting theme.
That’s what I came up with this time: http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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I’m so glad to have read your post. I liked the photo and its content. I agree that “art isn’t flawless” 🙂
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my favourite masterpiece…
http://rolleicord35.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Great challenge!
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Here’s my masterpiece: the Swayambanuth temple in Kathmandu, Nepal: http://thedailypost.me/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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My ideas… http://sfchapman.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Please enjoy my post on nature’s great masterpiece!
http://skpfoto.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece-rocky-mountains/
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You have such mesmerizing photos which make me really envious. It’s a brilliant piece. 🙂 Could you check mine out @ http://infinityythoughts.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/ Thank you 🙂
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Gorgeous shot Cheri! Love the angle and the composition!
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“Masterpiece” capture by a woman with anxiety and agoraphobia.
http://brokenlightcollective.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/masterpiece/
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Here is my photo for the week’s challenge!
http://wp.me/p1z4hZ-ef
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This rose is the result of the effort of many people who have contributed to its existence and beauty which I captured with this picture.
Deb Cutler
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wow. that’s really out of this world! ❤
http://theeclecticeccentricshopaholic.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece-tobu-world-square/
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Here is my entry for this week: http://wp.me/p24idL-1An
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That’s going to be a tough one.
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Here’s my contribution: http://lumar1298.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Looking forward to many fantastic contributions to this week’s theme! Here’s ours: http://dewetswild.com/2013/07/26/masterpiece/
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http://travel-monkey.me/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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Yes, indeed, you can stumble upon a masterpiece, even, unexpectedly in your own backyard. Just a week ago I asked this seventeen year old if he had ever been to Spain, for that’s what his photography evoked for me. Mind you this was in Cathlamette, Washington. As a matter of fact, he had. Anyway, I bought one photo, had him sign it and soon will have it rematted. Like a Picasso, it ‘works’ upside down. Wonder what this kid will be working on 20 years from now.
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A wonderful challenge that should invite many very interesting responses. Thanks for that! My response is here: http://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-challenge-masterpiece-the-temples-of-angkor/
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Oh wow. Your photos are indeed beautiful. The way you captured each individual image was stunning. You definitely showed me another beautiful aspect of life 🙂
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Thanks so much!
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http://thebohemianrockstarpresents.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
I went back to one of my oldies for this challenge. I think the emotion in it is really something special.
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The Sagrada Familia – and Gaudi’s other buildings in Barcelona – are wonderful. They are just so different from anything else. Definitely try and visit if you haven’t yet – being actually inside his architecture is a very powerful experience.
My take on the theme is much smaller – close-up views of common butterflies. http://greenlegs7.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/getting-up-close-to-butterflies/
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one of my masterpiece : http:/http://alfrina.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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one of my masterpiece : http://alfrina.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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That ceiling is awe-inspiring! Here is another controversial one: http://theurgetowander.com/2013/07/26/weekly-photo-challenge-masterpiece/
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nd here is an edible one: http://theurgetowander.com/2013/07/27/an-edible-masterpiece/
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