When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.
― Ansel Adams
Egidio is our silent guide this week, and silence is one of our most precious gifts in life. Please visit Egidio’s inspirational site to learn more about the challenge and American photographer Robert Adams’ use of silence in photography.
Trees, forests and water are my main sources for portraying silence. And as always, Light. My favourite places to go for complete silence – only allow the sound of wind, water or bird song.
Silence is a source of great strength.
– Lao Tzu
In silence there is eloquence.
– Rumi
Let silence take you to the core of life.
– Rumi
Silence speaks louder than words.
– Thomas Carlyle
Silence is not the absence of sound but the presence of a deeper meaning.
– Unknown
Silence is a true art; it teaches us to speak without words.
– Unknown
A massive thank you to Ritva for last week’s challenge based on Leonard Cohen’s poem. I loved the variety of responses to this creative challenge. We hope you will join us again, and remember to link back to Egídio’s original post with the Lens-Artists tag, so we can find you in the WP reader.
Next week it’s Patti’s turn, Saturday 9th November. Patti’s challenge will be In the Details, as she asks us to choose a subject (a statue, a person, a place, street art, etc.) and take a series of photos ot it. Getting closer and closer to the subject, focusing on a particular detail(s). We can vary our shots by changing perspective or angle of shooting – or even lens. Post three photos of the subject, but feel free to shoot another series on a second subject.
Until then, stay safe and creative.
Leya 
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Perfection, Ann-Christine. I’m in love with your third photo!
♥ A beautiful place to return to.
Beautiful photos!!
Thank you, Nora. I loved this challenge.
Beautiful photos (especially the fall colors) for this week’s challenge!
Thank you, John – and welcome home!
What can I add to all this? So glad you’ve had a beautiful Autumn, and that you share it so generously, Ann-Christine.
♥ I go back to these now when the November grey is upon us…
Breathtaking autumn impressions! I love the colors, the delicacy of the leaves, the abundance. Serene landscapes that instantly bring peace. Thank you for providing these precious moments of silence, Ann-Christine!
Thank you for a lovely comment!
Lovely pictures!
Thank you!
Dear Ann-Christine
From all your fine pictures we like the first one best. Winter is for us the of silence.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you, I agree.
There is a sense of silence running through all your images, and I love the autumn colours and reflections 🙂 I’ve also always really liked that quote from Ansel Adams and it’s a perfect introduction to this post.
Thank you, Sarah – they were all silent. I was lucky this Autumn.
Enchanting places. Beautiful light and colour.
Thank you, Jude – it has been a beautiful Autumn this year. Some years there are on colours at all. Only gloom.
I love your favourite place, A C! And In silence there is indeed eloquence. Some lovely images here
♥
Beautiful, serene images Ann-Christine, I can feel the silence in all of them 💚 xxx
Thank you for a lovely comment!
Such serenity. You so often bring peace with your choices of image, Ann-Christine.
Margaret, I could not get a more welcome comment. ♥
And so well deserved.
Thank you kindly!
These are all so beautiful Ann-Christine, the colours are stunning. Great for the challenge.
Thank you, Leanne! Luckily we had brilliant colours this Autumn.
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Beautiful✨
Thank you!
My forest is seldom silent. Now in the heat of the day it falls quiet, just the rustle of the leaves as the breeze blows.
I would think so! My forest is the liveliest in Spring and Summer. The song birds leave in Autumn.
❤️
Stunning images (as always), Ann-Christine.
I love each and every one so can’t pick a favourite. Your rowing boat image reminds me of a photo I have, so will add it in to the folder I’m preparing this week.
So glad you liked my post, and then I will see your boat too!
Beautifully serene photos
Thank you, Ali! Silence tangible.
I’m with Egidio Ann-Christine, you really did go with the best of the best! Your images as always are amazing and oh so peaceful. The colors are marvelous and the scenes are serene. Terrific post.
Tina, I am pleased you liked these – and yes, you were in the spam folder…three of your comments…
Gorgeous photos. I love the fall colors, it’s always my favorite
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed them!
Beautiful images invoking Silence Ann-Christine. You can’t dispute that nature is in charge.
No, you can’t – and she is the best!
😍
Those are gorgeous photos and settings Ann-Christine! To the silence and beauty of nature.
Thank you! We had beautiful colours this Autumn.
Nice, we didn’t.
Sorry!
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Rumi, Tzu, and Adams — You picked the best of the best. The photos brought images of fairy tales to my eyes. Those are enchanting places in your photographs. To say they are beautiful is an understatement.
♥ Thank you for your kind comment, Egidio! We had a beautiful Autumn this year.