If you think about it, everything is a work in progress, isn’t it? So, this should be a challenge open to endless possibilities – I can’t wait to see what YOU think when you hear this phrase. Here are some things I came to think of – hopefully they will help refreshing your thinking cap…
Everybody’s a work in progress. I’m a work in progress. I mean, I’ve never arrived. I’m still learning all the time. – Renée Fleming
A work in progress…often we think we know the outcome – and other times we really have no idea. But, that is part of the fun. Planning, longing, guessing, following the project. I know though, that the work in progress in the opener/header, is one of my homegrown cucumbers.
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. – Tony Robbins,
The artist here is sculpting with a chainsaw and other, smaller electric tools.
The secret of making progress is to get started. – Mark Twain
Ladies making Churchkhela candy in the streets of Tblisi, Georgia. Smashingly tasty, I promise!
Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. – Mark Twain
– Or?
The construction site in Barcelona as it looked in 2011. This famous project started in 1882, but Antoni Gaudí died in a tram accident before he could finish Sagrada Família. It is said to stand finished in 2026 – a rather long work in progress. We plan to visit then, or when…
Then I must add some examples of budding life – fascinating works in progress.
Failure is success in progress. – Albert Einstein
A new puppy means working on – becoming a sociable dog and hopefully a lifelong companion.
Progress means getting nearer to the place you want to be. – C.S. Lewis
A newlywed couple with their young daughter. Maybe one of the longest and most important works in progress we can embark upon – growing a harmonious family.
– Gaudi knew…
So, now it is your turn! A work in progress can be almost anything…can’t it? Looking forward to seeing your ideas and images! Don’t forget to link to this post and use the Lens-Artists tag.
Finally, sincerely thanks to Janet and her creative theme Overlooked – which it indeed wasn’t (overlooked) ! And thank you to all our fantastic guest hosts this July – we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we and the readers did! Now we are back to the ordinary hosting, and next week it is Amy’s turn to lead us. Until then, stay calm and be kind – also to yourself.
Oh, and one last, wise quote for all of us to remember:
Allow yourself to be proud of yourself and all the progress you’ve made. Especially the progress that no one else can see.– Anonymous
Leya 
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Hi AC. I just saw that I didn’t link to your post last week or comment. Oh dear. My sincere apologies. Well, here I am to say that your photos are, as always, just lovely and cover a wide range of situations/people/emotions. Your theme was inspiring and intriguing. People responded in so many different ways, which is always a very good thing. Have a good week. Give your little granddaughter a kiss for me!
Thank you, Patti. I too have made that mistake thinking I had done it – but hadn’t. Glad you are here!
Yikes! We’re both doing it from time to time! So funny. Take care and have a good week.
You too, Patti. Fires and floods everywhere, here we have flooded cities in half of the country.
Oh dear. Mother Nature’s message couldn’t be any clearer. We were dealing with smoke from wildfires last week. This week it’s clear. Crazy.
Yes, nothing could be clearer. If people have eyes and all senses open.
Agreed.
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Ann-Christine, I enjoyed seeing your various examples of work in progress and especially love seeing your beautiful puppy! What is his/her name? I had fun with your topic this week and here is my post: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-261-work-in-progress/ Thank You!
I can see you had fun, Sylvia, and it made a wonderful post! Love your dogs – mine is a Lagotto Romagnolo, called Milo.
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Squeezing in under the wire here… phew! Just made it! https://margaret21.com/2023/08/12/a-work-in-progress/
Well, Margaret – I am very grateful, this is a sweet and beautiful post!
Thank you. A bit scratched together, but …. it was a great challenge and I wanted to give it a shot.
I am glad you did!
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Thank you for that wonderful cue, Ann-Christine. I also loved your examples … and here’s mine: https://empireoflights.com/2023/08/06/stompin-at-the-savoy/.
Something did not work here. Had to post it again, with new new link: https://empireoflights.com/2023/08/11/stompin-at-the-savoy/ – I hope you like it nonetheless
This one worked, thanks!
And I loved yours!
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Hello again, A C – at last I have created a post, hope you like it: https://suejudd.com/2023/08/10/lens-artists-challenge-261-work-in-progress/
I liked it VERY much, Sue, thank you! Have you sent greetings as well? I have been baby sitting, which is extremely consuming, so i am not up to date. Please send, there is only 5 days left.
Pleased you like my post, A C! Greetings will be over soon….
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Hello again Ann-Christine, Misty’s contribution for this week’s lovely challenge is here: https://whippetwisdom.com/2023/08/10/tanka-a-purple-glow/
Thank you, Misty!
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Haven’t joined in quite a long time, but here is my take on the topic.
I guess you can relate as I see your works of art as well, A-C.
I truly can relate, and you are my role model!
Haha you are funny 😄
Ha, but you are – I often look at your sketches and admire your technique.
Thanks for that… still practicing on different techniques to see where I am heading.
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Interesting challenge and lovely images. The last one is especially sweet – a wonderful family portrait.
Thank you, Hammad!
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I’m unable to decide which is more artistic in the first photo!
The horse sculpture made out of a tree trunk or the artist’s judgement posture 😀
Ha, no, that is a difficult question…
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Wonderful theme and illustrations, Ann-Christine.
Thank you, Rupali – happy you liked it.
Love the quotes
Thank you
Your photography always inspires me. 😀 😀
Here is my entry for the week.
Thank you ever so much, Cee!
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Beautiful images Ann-Christine and lots of possibilities with this lovely challenge! Growing food, helping the homeless and writing poetry are some of our works in progress for this week: https://tranature.com/2023/08/09/haiku-rhubarb-harvest/
Thank you, Xenia!
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Wonderful images of works in progress, Anne-Christine! Cool shot of the artist working on the sculpture…I admire people who can create art in 3 dimensions. Sad about the length of time that cathedral in Barcelona is taking to be finished. Love the puppy and the inference to them being WIP–I agree!! Here is mine this week: https://secondwindleisure.com/2023/08/09/wordlesswednesday-home-construction-zone/
Thank you, Terri! I agree about three dimentional works – art works. And I hope to revisit Barcelona and see the finished cathedral!
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I enjoyed reading your thoughts and the photos that go along with them. Each action shot has unique features that represent a work in progress well. I love the budding flower macro, those dog eyes are adorable, and the family photo – is so sweet. Well done! Thanks for the excellent challenge. Here’s my take on the prompt – thank you kindly for hosting the challenge. I hope you have a wonderful week! https://www.quaintrevival.com/a-lazy-hazy-reminder-why-1156-days-is-worth-the-wait/
Thank you, Shelley, so happy you liked the theme!
You’re welcome!! 🥰
Another unique challenge from you!
Love the artist admiring his half finished work, fantastic job of creating horse head!
Love the puppy. Cute!
Love the Sagrada Família, almost getting finished.
Fab examples for this theme.
Thank you, AC.
So glad you enjoyed them, Philo! I am planning to go back and see the finished cathedral – when it is…finished.
And post the image once it is done.
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Hello again A-C. TGeriatrix asked me to add her post to your site as she was having a problem with it. https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2023/08/06/work-in-progress/
Thank you, Tina!
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Leya, I love your WIPs. I love the lady stirring with her purse on, LOL! The horse in progress is certainly eye, catching. And that puppy! I could eat him up; he looks so sweet, as does the young married couple. My WIP is coming on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, my kitchen. 🙂
Ah, thank you so much, Maesha! And looking forward to seeing your kitchen!
I hope people aren’t too tired of it! 🙂
They are not!
Thanks, Leya! 🙂
I loved the challenge and your carefully selected photos for inspiration. Everything is a work in progress. the chainsaw artist has impressive talent. I imagine it was fun to see the sculpture come to life. And progress or not, I loved the expressions of the ladies making Churchkhela. ”a little of this and a little of that”. Success. I dint know that history of Sagrada Famalia. We will be there in the autumn. I will look forward to seeing the changes from your 2011 photo.
My favorite quite was the Tony Robbins. So true… just keep going. Enjoy your week. Thank you for such an inspirational post.
Thank you , Donna , for always inspirational comments! I am looking forward to seeing your photos from La Sagrada Familia too. And stay safe on your trip!
Thank you. Enjoying every minute
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Loved the horse sculpture, Ann-Christine! I’d like to have that in my yard. 🙂
Ah yes, thank you! It is very special, never seen that approach to sculpturing a horse before.
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I like the way cathedrals are always work in progress, whether it is Sagrada Familia or Notre Dame de Paris, or the eternal cleaning of the Dom in Cologne. Churchkhela was new to me. I like that photo and the previous one too.
It’s such an open topic! Here’s my take on it: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2023/08/07/the-marvelous-day-when-nothing-happened/
Thank you, those ladies were candy pros. I must agree about cathedrals too – they really are works in progress. Many times we have arrived and scaffoldings and plastic are making it impossible to have a decent photo.
Absolutely loved the challenge this week Ann-Christine. The images are wonderful examples. Especially loved the young family and the puppy – and the closing quote which I plan to print and hang!! I’m traveling this week but couldn’t miss responding. My post is https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/2023/08/05/lens-artists-challenge-261-work-in-progress/
Thank you, Tina! And yes, that quote is worth printing. Happy travels!
Such lovely examples A-C. Your photo of the Sagrada Família is wonderful, it is not easy to capture that building. I must confess that seeing Work In Progress reminds me of my working life when so often projects were very much a WIP.
Thank you, and yes, I had to find a position where it was possible to catch most of the building. Impossible to get the whole thing. WIP, always.
Wonderful photos every one.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for reminding us to pay attention to ”work in progress”, AC. Love your photo examples. The image of the Sagrada Família is magnificent, in progress, indeed!
Thank you, Amy! Yes, we need to realize we always have a lot to learn.
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a wonderful and interesting choice of photos which you have chosen for the challenge theme I like them very much.
here is my entry for this week, https://wp.me/pdALlZ-x3.
many greetings robert
Thank you so much, Robert!
I love the photo of women making candy on the streets of Tblisi 🙂
Thanks for this topic, Ann-Christine. Its simplicity is deceptive.
Here’s my take on it: https://florinpopa.eu/6-am/
Thank you, Florin. Simplicity is not always easy. You made a beautiful work of progress.
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Wonderful topic challenge, Ann-Christine. Your approach is so creative, and your dog is very cute.
Thank you, Dan, glad you like the challenge! And – Milo is still a cutie, but 5 years old now.
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La Sagrada is a long-term work in progress, isn’t it, Ann-Christine! I love the portrait of the puppy, but the couple with the child is a precious example of multiple works in progress.
Thank you, John. And Milo is still a charmer…A family takes alot of work, and so does a little baby. In fact pets and babies take most of our time…
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Clever idea for a theme and you’ve offered us such varied ideas for it 🙂 However I’m sticking with just one, artists at work: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/works-in-progress-around-the-world/
Thank you, Sarah – and it is almost always good to stay with only one idea!
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A great subject which allows such a varied response. You’ve given a number of great examples too. I like the way the woman stirring the pot still has her handbag. Ad the pose of the sculptor examining the status of his work in progress. All your photographs are superb. Thanks for setting up this challenge.
Thank you for a lovely comment! Yes, I loved those little ladies holding tight to their handbags, and the sculpturs were fun to watch – but I could not stand more than some minutes because of the noisy machines!
Marvellous theme for this week, A C! Some brilliant images to illustrate and you heave given me some ideas
Thank you, Sue, i am looking forward to seeing what you choose to send us!
Oh, goodness, no pressure, then…. 😊😊
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I think you’ve a nice range of photos here. They’re all appealing in their own ways, showing work as a snapshot in time.
As a side note the building looks like some sort of construction made from biscuit. Not sure why.
Here’s mine for this one:
Thank you! I can see what you mean with biscuit – Gaudi took all impressions from nature, that is why the facade looks rough and uneven.
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Just have to smile at the big bellied sculptor judging his workmanship so fine and dainty 😉 ! As for me – either one is a work in progress, or one has crossed the river into the next world . . .
Scrolling again methinks just have to kiss the baby who righteously said ‘Well, glad you two finally signed on the bottom line . . . s!!!
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You are so right – in both!
So many lovely responses here Ann-Christine. My favorites are the little baby and the Sagrada Familia.
Thank you, Anne, so glad you enjoyed it!
A wonderful theme for a challenge Ann-Christine and you have provided some excellent examples. Cheeky dog, the flower bud and I love the Sagrada. Have seen it twice and would love to see the building without scaffolding 🙂
Thank you, Brian! Maybe we will meet up there when it is completed!
Sounds like a plan 🙂
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Ann-Christine, thanks for offering this wonderful challenge topic. I went ahead with the idea of Nature’s work in progress when it comes to storms. Here’s my entry:
https://egidio.photography/approaching-storm/
Thank you, Egídio, Nature’s work sounds great!-
I love all these but especially the cathedral and the baby ❤
Thank you, Dawn! I hope both will turn out well and in the best way!
Great examples of works in progress Ann Christine. We are all works in progress. Each day we learn something new. Your challenge is for us to describe it in pictures. Let’s see what I can come up with??
Thank you! I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with, Anne. Exciting all the time!
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I’m not sure I ever met a complete person… unless that’s you, Ann-Christine 🤣🩷 We’re all still trying to get there. That puppy promises hours of fun…and obedience classes 🤣💙 My son gets married 2 weeks today. Now he’s definitely a work in progress! Maybe even more than me. Thanks for the great quotes and photos. Have an excellent week!
Well, Jo, I guess I am about the less complete person I know – always trying to grow and better myself! Don’t know about the progress though…You must indeed send my happiest wishes for your son and his wife – is it to be in Spain or England?
In Leeds, where he lives and thank you 🤗💙🩷
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Oh, my goodness, the puppy steals the show!! And I see the dog walkers in my neighborhood, they are a work in progress! 🥰
Thank you, Lisa! Well, Milo always steals the show…
Of course he would!
I love your images for this theme. The family and a puppy are my favorites. You’ve given me some ideas on how to approach the challenge. Thank you!
Yay, happy you liked it and I am looking forward to seeing your work in progress!
I loved this challenge, even if I was a bit lost at the start. Your photos are such a wonderful inspiration and guidance. Great quotes and those puppy eyes can melt anything. Now there is a work in progress that anyone would love.
Here is mine:
Thank you, Sofia, I felt I had to give some substantial examples, and I am happy you found them useful and loved the challenge. Dear Milo is still a charmer…
Absolutely.
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What a fun and challenging theme you have chosen and there are certainly many ways to interpret this. Your amazing photos are clear examples of that. I love your photo of the beautiful dog, ”if eyes could speak” and the last one conveys so much love. And I like the quotes.
Thank you so much, Anita! A much appreciated visit!
“…so I’ll do better…”
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a wonderful idea, Ann-Christine, although a hard one. I tried my best in advance and now I see, I hit one of your points 😁 although it’s not that obvious.
I like your blossoms and as well La Sagrada Familia.
You always hit the point, Andre! And I never tire of La Sagrada Familia.
Oh, Ann-Christine ….. thanks. You’re right, one can’t get tried of La Sagrada Familia. sooooo many details to discover.
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You’ve given some thoughtful and lovely examples. Yet again unlikely to join in – away for a few days with friends. But I’ll have a think anyway!
Thank you! You are a busy woman, and busy we are to capture what life sends us – glad it makes you think anyway, and have a lovely outing!
Thank you. I have in fact identified a few suitable photos and may post when we get back.
♥ Wishing you all a lovely ”vacation”
Thank you!
Great theme, great photos, great quotes. Yup. MY LIFE is a work in progress. Making all the mistakes I can do I’ll do better in the next one?!?! 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
“Ain’t got no trouble in my life
No foolish dreams to make me cry
I’m never frightened or worried
I know I’ll always get by”
“I’ve got the music in me, I’ve got the music in me, I’ve got the music in me.
I’ve got the music in me, I’ve got the music in me, I’ve got the music in me.”
“…so I’ll do better…”
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