For this photo challenge, publish an image that conveys serenity.
By Serenity (noun):
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
While exploring Hong Kong over the holidays, I paid a visit to Tian Tan Buddha, one of the great statues of Buddha in Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. While this statue is impressive up close, my favorite view was from afar, at the entrance to the village that leads visitors to it.
The Big Buddha on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.
The Big Buddha rests on a giant lotus throne, with his right hand raised. He is dignified, content, and wise, and his silhouetted profile in the distance is an impressive sight. I’m not a practicing Buddhist, but I’ve always found the presence of the Buddha calming and grounding, and this statue — and visit to this largest island of Hong Kong — made me feel at peace.
This week, show us your interpretation of serenity.
Indeed a very serene photo with just those few colors.
janet
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That’s a beautiful photograph!
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Here’s my entry to the challenge: https://architar.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/serenity/
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Interesting theme…
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Here is my entry after quiet aka ‘serenity’ walking: http://byswav.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Mindblowing
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Here is my photo: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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My entry this week: https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Introducing a new header for my blog !!!
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https://samjothsashidharan.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/the-header-affect/
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My submission for this week: http://wp.me/p25Y7Y-1V4
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I love how your entry enhances one’s vocabulary but also doubles as a travel guide to Hong Kong. Makes me want to visit the place with just the picture. Keep it up! 🙂
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Thanks! This photo is from a bigger set I’d posted a few weeks ago while in HK: http://writingthroughthefog.com/2014/12/30/hong-kong/
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I’m not sure if serenity is what he was hoping for while at work…..http://wp.me/p3gqMf-d6
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This is for the birds: http://exploratorius.us/2015/01/16/serenity/
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The picture is indeed beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
I imagine part of what made your visit so special was actually being there. The difference between reading about something and actually experiencing it is the difference between longing and living.
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It’s been a while but now I’m back again:) Feels good and what a wonderful theme for my first post of the year:)
https://sarazancotti.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Hi all, here’s our take on Serenity,
https://derwentvalleyphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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It’s such a cliché, so let’s drown it:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/01/17/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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I’ve heard that the Big Buddha is magnificent in person.
Life has been anything but serene in the campo lately but I’ll try and find something… Thanks for the challenge.
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Fresh snow and a calm forest always give me a different perspective of everything that surrounds me. Pure serenity to me.
https://sonntagsknipser.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Here is my entry: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Introducing a new header for my blog !!!
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https://samjothsashidharan.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/the-header-affect/
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For me serenity is the beach and the ocean. https://connieemeraldeyes.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-is-serenity/
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So lovely….
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Great theme! Here is mine:
https://varietyoflight.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/serenity/
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Introducing a new header for my blog !!!
Check it out !! Thanks !! 🙂
https://samjothsashidharan.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/the-header-affect/
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My daughter brought me serenity from across the sea: http://stephaniemartinglennon.com/2015/01/16/sweet-serenity/
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Our serene scene: sunrise over Midmar Dam
http://dewetswild.com/2015/01/16/serenity/
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Well, I experienced serenity on an island on Lake Trasimeno in Italy. You can see my favorite shot here: http://bit.ly/1tZUiAy
Has anyone else been there?
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Serenity is hard to cultivate in my culture. It takes resolve and practice.
http://scillagrace.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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lovely photograph – I have a simple pond, but for me, it is a daily place of to find some semblance of serenity.
https://words4jp.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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What a wonderful challenge!! Here is my entry:
http://nycgraphix.com/2015/01/16/weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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Beautiful topic!
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May your weekend be serene… Thanks Cheri. Good topic for a chaos-filled planet.
https://graphicrealestate.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/photo-challenge-serenity/
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Definitely a very serene Budha. Here is my photo taken on a sunny day on industrial Tees-side
Sheila
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Sorry forgot the link.
https://sheilasfridayphoto.wordpress.com/2015/01/16/serenity/
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Here is my entry for this week. I hope you all enjoy it.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/01/16/wp-weekly-photo-challenge-serenity/
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