Patti is challenging us with a very important thing – to find beauty where we might not immediately think we could. Because, there is beauty everywhere if we just look for it! Please visit Patti’s inspiring post for more!
This is Highgate, London. Below the massive growth of ivy, this beautiful statue of a resting woman had just been rediscovered when we visited in 2014. We admired every detail – the artist made her look so real, just sleeping -about to wake up any minute.
In Tblisi, Georgia, 2019, most buildings and open places were dilapidated or worn down. Walking past this yard, I was really taken by the shadow and reflections, the tranquility, and the lovely cat.
More Tblisi. After a climb up one of the hills, three resting beauties awaited us in this yard. So calm and relaxed as only cats can be in the sun, they even let me take some photos.
A burnt down house lent some of its books to a beautiful photo. (An exhibition by Helene Schmitz) I often find great beauty in old and worn things, but these books sent an ache in my heart. Books should never be thrown away or burnt. This artist really found a way to make the disaster in her own home into something beautiful.
Finally, a stinging nettle in evening light – a dangerous beauty!
A special thanks to Tina, who invited us to explore our neighborhoods last week. Thanks for sharing your “world” with us. Next week it’s my turn, Leya, to lead. Until then, be safe, stay curious, and be kind!
I hope you will join this challenge – as we search for beauty in surprising and unexpected places. Beauty is seen in a wider context–beyond the typical. For an added challenge, Patti suggests us to come up with a surprise – something that you find beautiful but other people might not. Show us your beautiful and unexpected finds and tell us where you discovered them. Be sure
to link to Patti’s original post and include the “lens-artists” tag so we can enjoy your images.
Leya 
What a lovely and thoughtful post, AC. You have a marvelous eye for beauty and your images prove that once again! I’m glad I found your post. No pingback.😭😭WP strikes again!
Thank you, Patti! Oh no, I tried to look for it! It usually works. Now I will have to look even closer and always post the link!
I love the magical light your captured on your first Tblisi shot. The shadows and composition are fantastic. Small beauties of everyday life. Beautiful post, Ann-Christine.
Thank you, Sofia. Yes, it is the beauty in little things that makes life shine.
Beautiful nettles, burnt books and so on. I specially like the light and shadows over weathered walls. It is a common sight for me, but I find it hard to compose it into an interesting photo. Maybe I should have a cat with me.
Thank you, and yes, a cat solves many problems!
Your curious eye has discovered some striking images. Perhaps the one I’ll remember the most is those books ….
I agree about the books – it was unforgettable.
Two photos stood out from these interesting photos, the first with the laundry and the second was the books , striking. I like how different the replies for this challenge is.
It really is – that’s the fun with the challenges!
Love the kitties and the backlight on the plant is beautiful!!
Thank you, Nora!
Burnt books is something we never want to see, but it does make for a lovely composition. Love the washing and dappled shade – a simple scene, but one that is beautiful in my eyes.
Sad it is with those books, but i too love that photo. I am glad you liked the wash and the cat. It was such a peaceful scene.
Beautiful images!!! Love the cats.
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Stunning, each in their simplicity, Anne-Christine. The burnt books remind me of the lizard skeleton I shared. Changed but not forgotten. I LOVE that one of the sunlit leaf shadows and the cats.
Thank you, Terri – yes – changed but not forgotten.
What an image those books present- heartbreak, Ann-Christine.
Yes, heartbreaking…
So many interesting images in your post.. From cats to burned books and reflections.
Thank you, Anne!
Books – even when burnt – are amazing! Wow!!
Fabulous capture
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Some great images , A C! Very sad about the books, but great image
Yes, I have shared that one before, but it’s a beautiful disaster…
Ann-Christine, you got a beautiful gallery of unexpected beauties here. Although I like all photos, I am particularly enamored with the books photo. What a gem!
Thank you, Egidio – I love it even though it hurts.
Ann-Christine, your photos are terrific and beautiful 😀 😀
Thank you, Cee!
Amazing photos for this challenge Ann-Christine! I liked the burnt books images of all. It says so much about life.
Thank you, Anne, it does. It hurts looking at them, but they make a beautiful photo.
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A lovely post as always Ann-Christine. I loved the image of the cat in the window amidst the laundry as well as the poignancy of the burnt books. Beautifully captured all!
Thank you, Tina. I must admit I was in a hurry this time, but found some in the end. Life is busy now. Not easy. Hope you are having a good time away!
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