Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.~Bill Blass
Sometimes in the middle of winter, the world is reduced to stark shades of black and white. This is the time when my eyes are drawn to bursts of color. I often notice coats, scarves, and other objects in bright shades of red–a happy color, especially in the winter. No matter what the season, this color is emotional, fiery, and sensual. It is hopeful and passionate.
For this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, we’re inviting you to a photo scavenger hunt to find things that are red. To get you started, I’ll share my recent scavenger hunt for the color red in Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah did not suffer the ravages of the American Civil War because it was captured by the Union Army and not destroyed. For this reason, its colonial architecture dating from the 1700 and 1800’s is beautifully preserved. In the last few decades these fabulous structures have been lovingly restored like this inn in the Historic District. The colorful red flowers and flags caught my eye.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ye619m3gi4b2v5p/Red%20Highlights%20copy.jpg?dl=0
Put on your red shoes, and dance the blues.~David Bowie
On my hunt for “red” this week, I stopped by E. Shaver’s, a local bookstore housed in a building dating from the 1800’s. The store is home to thousands of books and 3 cats, who curl up on the windowsills and tolerate admiring glances. In the shop, I found this cozy corner with red pillows, carpet, and multiple “red” items. How many can you find? (Hint: Look out the window, too.)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g674mlnh6ecziku/A%20Cozy%20Corner%20of%20the%20Bookstore%20copy.jpg?dl=0
With a smile that glow’d Celestial rosy red, love’s proper hue.~John Milton
Savannah is one of America’s first planned cities, originally built around 24 unique squares. While I was walking through Wright Square, the Lutheran Church of the Ascension with its bright red door caught my eye. Near the church, you can also see a typical red brick townhouse and the traditional Spanish moss hanging from the cyprus trees. Among the visitors that day, I spotted an artist sketching en plein air, and a mother with her child.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h3pnrgigyobmkgg/Red%20Church%20Door%20copy.jpg?dl=0
When I haven’t any blue I use red.~Pablo Picasso
On a visit to the Telfair Museum, I spotted this wonderful painting in vibrant shades of red and blue. It was one of my surprising “finds” this week.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n5udqu0b1kpgieg/Red%20in%20the%20Gallery%20copy.jpg?dl=0
This week, we invite you to share your “red” shots with us. Your posts always surprise and delight us.
Here are some guidelines for this week’s challenge:
- Plan to visit a place near or far, such as a park, a neighborhood, a city, or even your own home. If you wish, you have the option of “visiting” your photo archives.
- Capture shots which feature the color red. For an extra challenge, take (or find) a photo that has several red components.
- Post as many photos as you wish.
- If you visit a place, give yourself a set amount of time for the hunt, such as an afternoon, a day, or a weekend.
- If you’re new to the challenges, click here to learn how to join us. Remember to link your post to this one and use the Lens-Artists tag to help us find your post in the WP Reader.
Have You Seen These Great Posts from Tina’s Leading Lines Challenge Last Week?
- Pam at I Choose This shares a wonderful collection of leading lines.
- OneLetterUp has chosen two shots with beautiful leading lines.
- Yinglan at This is Another Story has posted wonderful monochrome shots of leading lines in Yellowstone National Park.
- Feb. 8 – Ann-Christine of Leya
- Feb. 15 – Amy of The World is A Book
- Feb. 22 – Tina of Travels and Trifles
- Feb. 29–Patti of P.A. Moed
As always, Amy, Tina, Ann-Christine, and I look forward to seeing your creative responses to the challenge and thank you for your support!
Categories: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Photography
fun, fun FUN! I’ll see what I can find!
BTW – thanks for the shout-out! I appreciate it!!
You’re very welcome, Pam. Your post was great! And I’m glad you like this theme, too! I am looking forward to your post. 🙂
Ok friend! Here you go! PS – love the images of Savannah – somehow I have never been.
https://ichoosethis.blog/2020/01/25/lens-artists-challenge-81-find-something-red/
I like it, Patti. Red is great for winter as it pops out: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2020/01/25/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
I’m glad you agree with me, Solaner. I enjoyed your post, too. Your photos are beautiful!
Thanks, Patti
Red is a color that strongly affects emotions, great topic!
Hi, Ana. Red is emotional, isn’t it? I agree. I’m hoping you join us!
Here’s mine: https://chava61photography.photo.blog/2020/01/25/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
I enjoyed your happy shots from China!
I absolutely love this post! My favorite is the red door of the church. This will be a fun challenge. Let me get to work on it…
Wonderful, Beth! I’m so glad you like this one! I’m looking forward to seeing your post. 🙂
Off I go and see what I can find Patti 🙂
Great, Brian! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
These are all great, but that library corner is where I’d like to be.
Thanks, Su! I definitely wanted to stay longer. 🙂
Oh, great! I found some red yesterday, before I ever knew you were posting this!
Hi, Sue. That’s great! Serendipitous! I’m looking forward to seeing them.
Maybe later, or tomorrow
Great subject and very nice photos!
Thank you very much, Tatiana. It’s fun to hunt for red. I hope you join us.
I will soon – Thanks 🙂
Excellent choice for the week Patti, loved your images of Savannah. There are so many similarities to our fair city of Charleston including the antebellum architecture (which you’ve captured beautifully!)
Thanks, Tina! There are similarities in the architecture and the friendly people. I’m loving the great restaurants, too–maybe too much!!
Will this work? Ha, ha, sorry but I just couldn’t resist to post it here 🙂
http://www.giftsmart.com/after-christmas-fun/
I promise I’ll make another later.
Santa is the iconic “red” guy! That’s a fun shot!
He certainly is! – And it’s all from the Coca-Cola advertising 🙂
Gorgeous, Patti. I’m a fan of red and use it a bit in my house. It lifts the wood that covers almost every surface. I remember one June in Wellington watching a train disgorge it’s city workers. They plodded past me in their black overcoats but one one woman positively bounced down the road in her red coat. Red lifts spirits too.
I love that mental image, Wendy. The one woman in the red coat. Red does lift the spirits. I should wear it more often! Thanks for your kind words about the shots. 🙂
Nothing like a pop of red to brighten life 🙂 🙂 Have a great week, Patti!
Thanks, Jo. The same to you. I hope you have a sunny week. Here, the weather is very changeable but a lot warmer than NYC. I’m not complaining!
Lots of much-needed rain in the past day or 3, but lovely again this morning. Thanks, Patti 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much for hosting and for the beautiful images. Here is my contribution for the week: from dogs to food to a famous bridge.
https://lifeinmyyears.com/2020/01/25/lens-artists-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Hi, Paulie. I’m glad you joined us. I love those setters ( a great choice for the theme) and your bridge shots. Thanks too for your kind words. Have a great week, too.
Nice choice this week Patti…I’ve never been to Savannah but looks like a fun place to visit.
Thanks for your thoughts, Andy! It is a great place to visit. I hope you get to see it.
Isn’t there an old movie called “the Red Shoes”. They possess the dancer wearing them and she comes to a sad end I think. It was the quote from David Bowie that set me off on that tangent. Anyway… very nice and very interesting response to ‘Red”Patti.
Oh you’re right, Anne. That’s a sad one. She dances to her death, I think. That’s the tragic side of red. I went the happier route! It’s wonderful hearing from you! Thanks.
Yes and the happier route is the best.😊
Beautiful red for this time of the year, a very thoughtful theme, Patti. Lovely images, especially the photo of Savannah. 🙂
Hi, Amy. Thank you! Savannah is beautiful, isn’t it? I’m looking forward to seeing your “take” on red, too. 🙂
That’s a lovely theme. And some striking photos to go with it. I love that tiny touch of red in the photo with the church door.
I have some flying colour for this week: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2020/01/21/red-adavadats/
Thank you, IJ! I appreciate your kind words. I loved that touch of red in the church door, too! I’ll look at your post next. I’m glad you joined us!
A pleasure
Beautiful Savannah shots, Patti. I’ve sat in that park. 🙂 It’s a lovely small southern city.
Hi, Jane. Thanks! It’s an iconic Southern city, isn’t it? We really enjoyed our time there. I’m so glad you stopped by! I always enjoy your visits. I hope all’s well with you.
I love your photos, Patti, especially the first one with the red flowers standing out. Are they poinsettias? Here is mine. https://travel-with-tech.blog/2020/01/26/i-see-red/
Hi, Teresa. I believe they are poinsettias. I’m so glad you like my shots. I enjoyed yours, too!
Thanks a bunch 😍
Patti, a cheerful topic … red has that effect on us … at leat me. I love many colours but is my favourite. Suits my personality. Great gallery … the red door, well spotted. Yes, next week is it all up too me. What an honour.
Hi, Viveka. Thank you! Red is cheerful and lively. I just may be my favorite, too. I’m so glad you’re leading us next week!
Patti, don’t be too glad … maybe it’s going to be a flop!!!!! I will try to make you girls proud. *smile
Beautifully captured examples of red, Patti! Love very much the Savannah images. A fun challenge – where I started off with “find”…! Wishing you a great weekend!
Thank you, Ann-Christine! I love Savannah, as you can see. It’s beautiful. Wishing you a great week, too. 🙂
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Ooh! I love that book corner with the red pillows and the lovely stuffed viking(?)! And the beautiful shot in the park where you’ve captured the painter painting en plain air and the young mother with her child – the Spanish moss hanging from the Cyprus trees is magnificent, as is the lovely red door in the church. What a beautiful post and challenge, Patti!
Hi, Sarah. Thank you! The stuffed animal is from the children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak. I read that book to my son and I enjoyed it as much as he did!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these shots of a very beautiful place. We always enjoy our visits there. I appreciate your kind thoughts!
Thanks for letting me know about the book, Patti! I’ve heard about it but haven’t read it yet – going to change that! 😄
https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2020/01/26/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
I’m glad you joined us, Aletta!
Thank you Patti!
As always, thanks for a fun challenge. Great images. I especially like the one with red pillows and books 🙂
Thank you, too! I loved that cozy corner of the bookstore!
I liked the bookstore photo. The pillows look comfy next to the creature from “Where the Wild Things Are.”
Hi, Siobhan. Thank you! I wanted to sit down on that couch so badly, but I had to get home! It looks so comfortable!
I LOVE that you are posing this as a take-a-current-picture challenge. I think that’s what it should be like every week to be true to a challenge and get us OUT there photographing rather than surfing through old ones on our computers. I am going to try to do that either way with your future challenges (mostly since I don’t have the time to surf through my gallery). It tells a lot about us and our daily lives this way, too. <3 I very much enjoyed your gorgeous area.
Hi, Laura. Thank you! It is fun to go out and shoot with a specific purpose in mind. I do that from time to time and it really “stretches” my photographic skills. I’m glad you agree and that you’re going to try to do that. Thanks again for your thoughts on my shots too. Savannah is gorgeous.
I adore your topic. Red certainly stands out in our northern cold gray and white landscapes.
Here is my entry for the week. Enjoy!
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/01/26/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Hi, Cee. That’s great! I’m so glad you joined us this week. I always enjoy your posts. I’ll look at it next.
I like the theme you chose – and the variety in your post – fine art – street shot – architecture- inviting pillows = and lots of moods….
and while red can lift the mood, stir up appetite, and help remove sadness – it can also be kind of intense and I heard that people with migraine headaches need to avoid red rooms.
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and here is my entry this week
https://wp.me/p1VBv6-4RX
Wonderful, Yvette!
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Hi, Yvette. Yes, I agree. Red can be intense and fiery and emotional, too. I hope you join us! I’m glad you like the variety of shots, too. I tried to take as many diverse shots as I could. 🙂
Well you found a good spectrum and coming back to explore that art piece a bit more !
Love those pillows!
Don’t they look so inviting? I wanted so badly to sit down, but I had to get home!
Great topic to combat the winter blahs! I’m already seeing red.
🙂 Red does lift the spirits, doesn’t it? I’m glad you like the theme.
https://anjumwasimdar.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/for-lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red-shades-of-red/
Hi, Anjum. I love those happy children in your post!
Hi Patti – Thanks for taking me along on a trip to Savannah! I’ve never been there and enjoyed seeing it through your eyes. Thatbookstore cpuch was so inviting.
Here’s my submission with something red. I am ‘seeing red’ because WP mangled my link but it seems to work.
https://babsjeheron.wordpress.com/2020/01/26/__trashed-2/
Best, Babsje
Hi, Babsje. I really enjoyed your story of the heron and the happy ending. I glad you enjoyed my little tour of Savannah, too!
Thanks Patti. I most likely will.never see Savannah in person and so your post was a lovely taste of a beautiful city. Best, Babsje
also commenting on Brashley Photography
http://paperkutzs.com/2020/01/26/lens-artist-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Welcome to the challenge, Jennifer!
Wonderful photos with subtle touches of red! Here’s my offering! https://catsandtrailsandgardentales.com/2020/01/26/finding-red-in-washington/
Hi, Susanne. I’m glad you joined us. I love that teapot!
Thank you so much! It was fun finding red! 🙂
A gr4eat scavenger hunt was had thanks Patti
You had a very successful hunt for red, Brian! Great job!
Unsure if I’ve done this right, but what a lovely challenge https://innerdialects.home.blog/2020/01/27/silent-sunday-charmed-chaos/
You did it perfectly! I’m glad you joined us!
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Is good? https://innerdialects.home.blog/2020/01/27/something-beautiful/
And I love what you did with your Reds! 🌹⚘🍁
I LOVE red, it is the best accent color…
Isn’t it great? I’m glad you agree!
Beautiful examples of red, Patti! That’s the kind of book store I love to visit.
I love bookstores too–as you can tell! Thanks too for your kind words, Sue.
hi patti, wonderful and intersting photos for this week, here is my post for the challeng, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-3nZ.
greetings robert
Thank you, Robert. I’m glad you joined us!
Patti, what a great walk down memory lane with the Savannah tour! Your pictures are enticing and I’m ready to return for another visit. Similar to Charleston, the gorgeous antebellum homes, churches plus magnificent oak trees can be an unforgettable glimpse back into time.
I like how you incorporated the “red” theme into your Savannah visit!
This is my blog on Red: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-seeing-red/
Hi, Sylvia. Thank you! The cities are similar, it’s true. I hope you return to SAV soon. It’s a great city. I enjoyed your “reds” as well!
Hi Patti, it was a challenge to find red things in my photos other than the red clothes we wore. Well, I found some!
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2020/01/27/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Hi, Miriam. You rose to the challenge! Great red shots.
I didn’t realize until I did this post that not too many red things in my photos other than the red clothing!
Hello, I’m a newbie, I linked my photo of red, https://thankfulbylily.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/the-drive-in-advert/ Great photos! I really like the filter or setting you used for the Savannah photo. 🙂
Greetings, Lily. I’m so glad you found us and joined the challenge this week. Welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed my Savannah shots. I used a combination of post-processing techniques, but mostly Photoshop.
Oh I see. Thank you for having 🙂 it’s a lot of fun.
Here’s four red something’s from me:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/01/28/lens-artists-photo-challenge-find-something-red/
I enjoyed your collection, David–especially the letter box!
colour that I need right now. spot on challenge 😉
https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.com/2020/01/galerie-de-la-reine.html
Great shot, Klara. I’m glad you joined us!
Lovely selection and a great challenge. I wish I’d have your restraint and could limit my photos. But no! Reddy or not, here come my 30. 😉
https://mexcessive.photo.blog/2020/01/28/l-a-reddy-or-not/
You are wonderful, Manja! 30 images! I love it!
Thank you! 🙂 I couldn’t stop myself!
An interesting challenge this week. I have gone back to my old photos to find some inspiration
https://murtaghsmeadow.wordpress.com/2020/01/28/red-in-nature/
Hi, MM. I’m glad you like this one. Your bird shots are great!
Thank you
Love the painting, Patti 😁 Not my usual style, but there’s just something about it; very striking! Here’s mine: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2020/01/29/a-touch-of-red-lens-artists-photo-challenge-81/
I agree, Jez. It is striking. I enjoyed your collection, too. 🙂
Thanks, Patti 😊
A cheerful challenge for grey, winter days. Thank you. Here’s my collection: https://beyondthewindowbox.wordpress.com/2020/01/29/a-touch-of-red-2/
Hi, Judith. I’m glad you like the theme. It does brighten things up, doesn’t it? I enjoyed your collection, too!
Had lots of fun looking for red items
https://joannescraftsandadventures.wordpress.com/2020/01/29/lens-artist-challenge-81-find-something-red/
I enjoyed your collection, Joanne!
I love your red images – esp the church with the red door and the artist! What a relaxing vibe.
The phrase Find Something Red triggered a trip through my photo archives (glad it was one of your suggestions). Glad I saved the negatives – tried to find the ones that best survived the test of time 🙂
http://oneletterup.com/2020/01/30/lens-artists-photo-challenge-find-something-red
Hi, OLU. I loved your reflections on red and your images. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
It was fun trip through the archives, even though a departure from my newer more artistic photographic endeavors. 🙂
What great finds, Patti!! A pop of color always brightens a winter day! 🙂 My son moved down to Savannah right after he graduated from high school last year. He worked in downtown on the river and loved it! He’s back here, but if the family he moved down with hadn’t moved back, he’d probably still be there. 🙂 Here’s mine: https://bedlamanddaisies.com/seeing-red/
Hi, Amy. Savannah is wonderful! I’m so glad your son experienced it, too. Thanks for your kind words and for joining us this week!
I think I’ve seen the cathedral in Savannah – it’s really beautiful. Love that whimsical bookstore too. Here are my choices for the week https://norasphotos4u.wordpress.com/2020/01/30/lens-artists-topic-red/
Hi, Nora. There are some beautiful churches in Savannah. We went to the synagogue, too–one of the oldest in the USA. Fascinating. The bookstore was a great find! I loved it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and joining us!
You’ve some nice captures of red in different contexts.
The one I like the most is the one with the pillows. I think the different red patterns are nice, but I have to admit it’s due to the figure of one of the monsters from ‘Where the Wild Things are’ being in the shot.
Here’s mine for the week:
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2020/01/31/lord-ahriman/
Hi, SH. I loved the “Wild Things” pillow, too. What fun. And thanks for joining us. I really enjoyed your “red” shot.
Here’s my contribution to the challenge, Patti. What a good idea – looking at all my spring flower photos really perked up my spirits!
https://lindylecoq.com/2020/01/31/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Beautiful photos for a lovely theme this week. 🙂 Here is my entry, https://doarnicol.wordpress.com/2020/01/31/rosu-aprins-lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Here’s mine, Patti : https://suejudd.com/2020/01/31/lens-artists-photo-challenge-81-find-something-red/
Beautiful photos, and that HOUSE–the first photo. WOWSA! I used to have an instamatic that took black and white and red photos. Red was the only color the camera “saw.” Such fun.
Thank you so much, Luanne! Savannah is gorgeous, as you can see. Red is such a fun color, isn’t it? It’s always great to hear from you.
I love all versions of red.
Lovely images. And I really like the troll (is it supposed to be one?) in the second picture.
Hi, Rabirius. Yes it is a troll from the children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are. (Sendak). It’s a great story if you haven’t read it. It’s for kids and adults!! And thanks too for your kind words on the shots.
Hmm…185 or so comments and pingbacks. Red must be a popular color. 😉
https://studiotionghan.com/2020/02/01/miura-in-red-lens-artists-challenge-81/
It was a popular color! Thanks for joining us this week,Tiong!