Maybe you too have experienced that one single image sometimes doesn’t convey what you wanted to say with it? This week, I thought we all would have the possibility to show more than one side of the coin. With Three of a Kind, I want you to think about things related to your main photo – maybe a book, a flower, a room, a piece of art… Almost anything will fit in here – you could make your three images tell a story too! Simply put: Your post should have three separate images that are somehow related. (Another option is splitting one photo into three parts.)
There is a special word for this art of three – triptych. The shape may be seen in Christian Iconography and became a common conventional style for altar artworks in the Middle Ages, from the Gothic era forward, both in Europe and overseas.
Ever since I visited Museo del Prado in Madrid and saw Hieronymus Bosch’s triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights, I was hooked. Even if this technique works best for painting, the triptych has provided a new layer to visual art. Let’s give it a try in photography! And let’s make it simple – the images can stand like always, below one another. The Wish Tree images below do, but you can also use, for example, the WP gallery tool.
Yoko Ono’s Wish Trees at Wanås were flowering beautifully last Sunday
Plato once said that human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge. But, it is a quote from Leonardo da Vinci that comes to mind when I walk among these beautiful wish trees…
There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.
I wish those who do not see, were given the ability to see.
One evening last week I went to the little pond where the fiddlehead ferns grow. For contemplation and some peace of mind. Soon I was lost in a magical walk, to the tunes of the nightingale. I hope you can hear him sing, despite the soundless images! Just like the ferns, he was playing hide and seek with me behind the trees. I never wanted this moment to end.
The Pond
I tried to stay with the shape of a real triptych, but found the mosaic gallery to be the best tool for my images. I kept my main image to the left in each set.
As I was cleaning these old vases, memories of grandmother made me think of using them too for this theme. All we have is our memories, and many times it is the little things that trigger us to remember…Thank you again, Amy.
Grandmother’s Chinese vases
Finally, a Wanås visit would not be complete without the indoor art gallery. The main artist, Peter Linde Busk, used a multitude of techniques and materials, (reuse is his driving force) which made for an interesting triptych story.
The Generous Gambler
Special thanks to Amy for her Little Things theme, that brought much joy and a treasure of posts reminding us that the little things are the most important in life. When everything is swaying around us, we can rest our mind and senses – in them.
We are so looking forward to seeing your Three of a Kind posts, how you chose to display your images, and their different stories! Remember to have fun with this theme, and please add the Lens-Artists tag and a link to my post.
Next week, Sofia will be hosting, and her theme is Minimalism/Maximalism–Single or Flamboyant, Plain or ”More Is More”? Please visit her inspirational site! Until then, stay calm and kind, making the world a better place.
Leya 
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This was such an interesting challenge for making one think in a different way – your post was so inspiring but it took a long time to gather my thoughts together and finish my post that I didn’t have time to write and thank you for such inspiration…
Haha, well, I am very happy to have been inspirational! Thank you!
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what an awesome brief for this week’s challenge!! I am prone to taking way too many photo’s of the same thing…..you never know which one is going to be a winner! I also copied your layout a bit….hope you don’t mine. You know what Oscar Wilde said…”Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. Have a great week!
Thank you for participating! And dear Oscar was very wise…I have been doing that all my life!
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This is such a great idea Leya. And these beautiful blossoms are so amazing .
Here is mine
♥ Thank you – so glad you liked it!
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We had mild dry weather this week, which prompted me out into the gardens. It’s a rainy morning, so I finally finished my post for this challenge! Hugs, Lindy
Lindy – thank you for the challenge answer! I love your eagles, but the plant – I had to look it up. So unusual! We don’t even have a Swedish name…
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Beautiful photos, especially the pond scene! I love how you present and explain your topic so well. This triptych technique is definitely another way to showcase one scene in three different ways. Here’s my contribution for the week: https://peacefulatdawn.com/2022/06/01/lens-artists-challenge-201-three-photos-one-story/
Thank you – so glad you were inspired! I tried to make it simple, and you have made it into great imagery!
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What a fun challenge! I love your pond story! Here’s my post…..enjoy!😉😉https://drphotographysite.com/2022/06/01/lens-artists-challenge-201-three-of-a-kind/
Thank you, Donna, love it that you think it is fun!
Looks like your challenge has been quite popular. 😀 😀 😀
A little different post from me. I hope you like it.
Thank you – yes, I hope it was a fun theme!
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Ann-Christine, I do love your pond story in three. You have all the magical, fairy places so close to home. I read your comments on your mother’s vases. They are exquisite. I would be scared to touch them too.
I am not sure whether my pingback turned up. I have been having a lot of problems with WP lately.
I found you, Tracy! Thank you for commenting so nicely and for joining in beautifully! Stay warm in winter!
Ta da! 🙂
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Fantastic post, Leya 👏 & I’ve learnt a new term — triptych 😃 Here’s mine: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2022/06/01/ones-not-enough-lens-artists-challenge-201/
Thank you, Jez!
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Brilliant!
This is such an amazing collage, Ann-Christine 🙂
All of us, regardless of boundaries, need peace more than ever.
And I totally agree with Leonardo here.
Thank you, Hammad – true it is.
Peter Linde Busk knows how to fill a frame.
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Here is mine for the week
Thank you, Nora! As I am on the road for a couple of days, I will come back to you later!
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Thank you, as I am on the road for a couple of days I will come back to you later!
Another intriguing topic to work with! Love the pond.
Thank you, Sandy! Hope you will have fun with it!
Wow. I had no idea this was a collage until I saw the first closeup. Amazing. I liked it as a drawing/painting, but I’m crazy about the use of mixed media. Thanks for sharing this. Very effective to start out with a total view and then to zoom in to the truth.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed them and the idea. I had fun with it too.
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I am on the road for a couple of days and will come back to you later!!
Hello again Ann-Christine, Pearl’s contribution for this week’s lovely challenge is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2022/05/30/haibun-earths-garden/
Thank you! I am on the road for a couple of days but will come back to you!
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Your triptychs are all so amazing Ann-Christine! I love the blossoms most!!
I am glad you liked them, Aletta! Thank you!
Hi AC, Here is my entry https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2022/05/30/lapc-201/
Amy, I am on the road for a couple of days – I will soon be back commenting!
Unique theme AC.
Love the pond and grandma’s vase.
The The Generous Gambler art is interesting.
My contribution
Thank you – so glad you liked them – I will come back to comment when I am home again!
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Thank you, Amy, it looks wonderful! I am on the road for two days and will comment when I come back!
Thank you for the excellent examples to kick off this week’s challenge, Anna-Christine. My favourite is the third image of the ferns.
Thank you for your nice comment! That one is my favourite as well.
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Thank you! Love the lucky gods much, and the lanscape is heavenly! Well done!
Leya, I think I misunderstood the prompt when I entered photos before, so here is another go: https://judydykstrabrown.com/2022/05/30/water-denizen-trios-which-do-you-prefer/
You are welcome! I am on the road for two days and will come back to you again and comment!
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Not sure if I’m seeing this correctly but I feel as though you’ve gone for a focus on detail.
In a fair few of these there’s a sense of the ornate and, as such, there’s a fair bit to see in the photos.
Here’s mine for this one:
Thank you!
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Lovely triptychs all. The pond and Grandmother’s Vases are lovely, and it was interesting to see the other two works of art in this less-truncated way. Looking at your examples, the triptych seems to be useful to show something which is hard to pin down into a single image. Let me try something like that:
Thank you – glad to hear and your summary describes it well. I am on the road for two days and will come back to you later!
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Your triptychs are so unique Leya. I can’t even pick a favorite. The pond takes my breath away. The Gambler is so colorful. I’ll give this a try. 🙂
Thank you, looking forward to seeing your post!
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Some great images, A C! Must see what I can come up with
Looking forward to seeing your solution!
Ah well, patience!
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This will be fun! Thank you for the theme and the lovely examples to give me inspiration!
I am glad you liked it, Lindy! Looking forward to seeing your interpretation!
This is a fantastic idea for a challenge! It really got me thinking about the photos I take in different places and why. I realised that I take these little mini series without being conscious of it, so thank you for prompting that realisation 🙂 I especially love your ferns set – so very lush and green! And I like how you grouped your sets of three too. I couldn’t get the mosaic block to present them as I wanted so instead I used my Modula galleries plug-in which I think achieved a similar effect: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/buildings-three-ways-three-of-a-kind/
Sarah, I am pleased to hear you liked the theme! And you too, like many others, say that you uncounsciously take those little series of photos…glad to let them out here now!
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For some reason my link isn’t showing up Ann-Christine. Here it is again https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2022/05/29/lens-artists-challenge-201-three-of-a-kind/
It cannot arrive too often! ♥
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I too think sofia says it best Ann-Christine. This is one of my favorites among your many wonderful posts. Each of your subjects is marvelous on its own, but even more when dissected into its parts. The blossoming wish tree is so vibrant and alive, as are the wishes it houses. I can feel the breeze and smell the air in your walk among the ferns, as well as feeling the love between you and your grandmother in those cherished vases. Beautifully said and shown.
Your comment made me warm, Tina, as your beautiful post did too! Thank you!
Beautiful images Ann-Christine and I especially love the Wish Trees. My contribution for this week’s lovely challenge is here: https://tranature.com/2022/05/29/silent-sunday-rhododendron/
Thank you, Xenia!
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Hi, AC. I agree with Sofia–I love everything about this post. The images, the quotes, your thoughts. Just wonderful. Like you I am inspired by Da Vinci’s quote: There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see. I am hoping that those who don’t see will see other possibilities for peaceful coexistence and cooperation. I selected a visit to the Villa Bardini–which gave me great joy. I hope it gives you some happiness too.
Happiness and joy, a treat complete, Patti!
Yes, AC. I hope you have a good week, too, with plenty of both!
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Love your photos, Ann-Christine, especially the ferns and your grandmother’s vases.
Here is my entry for this week
https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/05/29/three-of-a-kind/
Thank you, Teresa, I thought this would be fun – and so far many answers and comments look happy!
Yes it is a fun project! 😉
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I love everything about your post, Ann-Christine. The concept, the photos you picked and the Leonardo da Vinci quote. Thank you for the inspiration.
Here is mine:
And I love everything about yours, Sofia. The dunes are exceptionally well suited for this.
Thank you.
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Here are my Three-of-a-Kind photos, Leya. Enjoyed your photos! https://judydykstrabrown.com/2022/05/28/three-of-a-kind/
Thank you!
What an amazing idea to tell a photo story in details! All your examples are so diverse and fantastic. You truly are a fabulous photographer, Ann- Christine.
Now you are very kind, Sheetal! But I am pleased you like the idea!
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I love the pond, the mosaics are dizzying, and I think we’re gonna’ need more wish trees.
And I think you know that we all know that you know what’s right here…Even if we all are dizzy nowadays, we will keep wishing for new wishes to come true.
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Wonderful prompt theme Ann-Christine. Love the vase 🙂
Glad you liked it, Brian – and happy to share something from my grandmother!
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I was particularly taken with the fiddlehead fern. Beautiful light captured.
Thank you, Marlene. I really cannot stop photographing them…there is something human in them. But kinder…
At the moment there seem to be too many people around who do not want to see and those around them suffer . . . . Just love those vases and would love the chance of softly dusting them off . . .
Yes…that quote rings in my head every day…And the vases, yes, they are precious. And I almost never touch them – what if I dropped one on the floor…
Love those trees and the way you have presented them. Beautiful photos.
Thank you, Jude – beautiful and sad. But that is not an unusual combination. ♥
Great theme and photos, AC! The photo of these trees, sad… thanks for sharing your grandmother’s vase. Precious indeed!
Thank you, Amy! I hope the post was not too sad – and that the joy of little things was shining through.
Great theme, perfect photos. You’ve scored the trifecta 😊
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I like that quote – There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see. Lovely photos
Thank you, Karina! And that quote…is so true.
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Those who don’t see, or don’t want to see! It’s not so easy to be kind to them. How lovely are those wish trees? Somehow they make me sad. But your threes are beautiful.
I couldn’t say it better.
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Jo, there is so much now to make me sad – even beautiful things. But we can always try to focus on the good things – and that is a must.
It’s true. And I don’t just mean Rafa 🤣💟
Dear Ann Christine,
we like serial art with even more than three pictures. As photography can’t document movement or change, one need more than one picture to show changing. This triptychs have for us a too strong a religious connotation but, of course, one can see it as thesis – antithesis – synthesis in a Heglian way.
Wow, your grandma’s Chinese vases are great.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend, keep well
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you, Klausbernd, I see your point. I tried to find new ways for this kind of artwork, and read about how to make it work in photography, so, I thought we should give it a try! And the old vases are beautiful, I believe they are 17th century. I almost never touch them, maybe once a year. It would not be fun to drop one…
Wishing you all the best for the first week of the new month!
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Wonderful examples!
Thank you, Dawn!
Here is my entry to the challenge: https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2022/05/28/three-sides-of-a-big-gobbler%ef%bf%bc/
Thank you, Yan!
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This is a challenging challenge Ann-Christine! Your examples are beautiful and creative. I’ll have to do some thinking on this!
I am sure your thinking will have a beautiful result!
This is going to be a fun challenge to play with 😀 😀 You have some terrific photos Ann-Christine 😀
Thank you, Cee! I was hoping you would like the possibilities with this one!
Hi there- those vases from
Your grandmother look so unique and quite a nice heirloom.
Good theme this week as I am coming back from a short photo challenge break! Hmmmm – wondering what my subject will be.
Thank you – looking forward to it!