A Tale of Boredom and Weight of Time

This week, Diane announced the start of a new set on “Visual Metaphors” challenge — in which she called for images reflecting the weight of time. Immediately — right after reading the theme— my mind pulled a well-seasoned memory from the depths of my mind.

Early in our lives, we learn that boredom is something to avoid. However, in our digitally connected society it has become something rare and scarce. The last time I felt the noticeable weight of time was in a bank. Around the mid 2010's, our country's banks were very strict in cellphone or smartphone usage within their walls.

Back in those days, I was not yet fully into freelancing and had a somewhat regular desk job. As the guy responsible for keeping an eye on various projects, the chairman trusted me with the cash — so trips to the bank were a regular thing, and boredom was killed with a lecture or two.

One particular day, a chaotic thing happened and I spent 4 hours at that bank. Up to that day, I was capable of keeping all that dullness away. But a whole work-day morning is enough! Thankfully, I also came to realise how important boredom is for triggering creativity.

Up next, we bring a fine selection of a classic theme of human lore; the weight of time. If you still wish to participate in the entry, you can start with objects bearing visible time stress or human representation metaphors.

Photo of the Week

But first, our photo of the week!

Since forever, interacting with the world has been quite a struggle for me. With age, I came to understand a bit better how the nuts and bolts of that feeling worked; and it is something like this. Within my brain —very close to its electrical structure— there lies a contradiction in how my mind is hired-wired.

My curiosity flourished the most when I transitioned from the arts to the sciences; and I finally felt at ease with my logical nature. As a person, I've come to value literal statements like this:

Thanks Pat for showing us the weight of time in a literal way!

Weekly Photography Challenge Digest

Thanks again to Tersha and Dahlia for pushing our creative boundaries one step forward every week!

For contributing, check out the original challenge post!

A Highlight on the Latest Activity at our Community

Patrick shared quite an interesting video on the elements of great photography; within, you'll find some still fresh and valid opinions on how photography can still be relevant amidst the overflown realm of image generation nowadays. Also, he shared this calm view:

Our friend Marty made a joyous return and shared good news regarding a contest she participated in!

Light and Shadow captured the crowd going wild:

The local art museum had a free admission day, showing French Modern paintings. I hand held my camera above my head, gave it a bit of ICM, then blurred things further in Lightroom.

And a super natural candid photograph too:

Here’s an example of the sorts of pictures I like to make using strangers in natural settings.

Don't forget to check the photo contest winners for Color Theory in Practice; and remember, this month's photo contest is now open for entries. The theme is “Visual Metaphors“. Submit your photos for a chance to win $250 and please don't forget to vote as well. Last but not least, keep an eye out for the Members Picks — the instructions are pretty straightforward:

Members reference what you might consider a five star photo. Give a call out to the photographer and share their photo even if it lies in the Shark Tank and feel free to give a Critique on why it trips your Trigger. Be sure to mention the photographer and the Thread you saw it in.

And if you want to make out the most of your LightStalking user account, make sure to check the latest posts. Also, don't forget to swim the Mobile Monday Challenge! Last but not least, Check out the current reading throwdown, it has some nice insights and recommendations!

We'd Love To Hear Your Thoughts

Our Feedback Forum is a fine place for all those people wanting to grow fast as photographers. Here, you'll get your work reviewed by well-intended photographers, but you'll also have the chance to comment on the work of others. We believe in the power of feedback, and here are the latest shots shared in the pool:

The Shark Tank is a great place to learn and discuss, but please read the instructions in order to get a solid experience. Share your comments, opinions, and doubts on any or all of the images above. We also will be delighted to see some of your own images. Remember all comments are given to the photographs; not the photographers. Also, don't forget to participate in our upcoming challenge!