Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: One Image, One Story
November 27, 2021 3:22 pm
“For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn.” – a six-word story attributed to Ernest Hemingway.
Actually, the shoes in the photo above were worn, by my son. Then for years and years they hung from the rear-view mirror of my late husband’s car, until they became quite faded and dry. Now they reside in the Welsh dresser left to me by my grandmother.
“Josh lassos the sun for Daena.” – ala Jimmy Stewart in Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life.
“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.” – Hans Christian Andersen
“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” – Native American Proverb
How marvelous to embrace the photographer’s role as storyteller with this week’s Lens-Artists challenge! I’m grateful to Ann-Christine for suggesting it and posting marvelous examples on her site. Click HERE to visit and learn how to participate.
“Careful the tale you tell, that is the spell. Children will listen…” – Stephen Sondheim (died November 26, 2021, aged 91)
22 Responses to “Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: One Image, One Story”
Some great stories here, Priscilla! And quotes. I had never heard the Hemingway on baby shoes. It hurts. But yours were worn by your son, and still in your room. Wonderful. The native American proverb and the image to go with it must be my favourites! But HC Anderson was right, of course. Life is the greatest story. Thank you for joining in!
Such unique photos for this week, Priscilla. I think you should put your sons shoes on your Christmas tree as an ornament. It will generate more stories for years to come.
Great capture of the expressions at the Anderson statue.
And my favorite quote this week was the Native American Proverb. I believe exactly that. Donna
Thanks, Donna. I won’t have a tree indoors…I have so many huge Douglas firs surrounding me outside. My sister crocheted baby booties for my youngest; they did become her first Christmas ornament. It’s a good idea.
Some great stories here, Priscilla! And quotes. I had never heard the Hemingway on baby shoes. It hurts. But yours were worn by your son, and still in your room. Wonderful. The native American proverb and the image to go with it must be my favourites! But HC Anderson was right, of course. Life is the greatest story. Thank you for joining in!
By Leya on November 27, 2021 at 3:37 pm
The Hemingway attribution may be fiction, but it certainly fits his style. Thanks for picking a winning theme! 🙂
By scillagrace on November 27, 2021 at 3:43 pm
♥
By Leya on November 29, 2021 at 1:00 pm
I really loved the way the quotes worked with the images this week Priscilla. And the last image and quote together are perfection
By Tina Schell on November 27, 2021 at 5:04 pm
Thanks, Tina!
By scillagrace on November 27, 2021 at 6:43 pm
Facts, truth and a story woven to leave an impression! Love it.
By Lindy Le Coq on November 27, 2021 at 7:27 pm
Thanks!
By scillagrace on November 27, 2021 at 11:20 pm
Wonderful images that tell us wonderful stories.
By Ana on November 28, 2021 at 12:58 am
Thanks! Your Red Riding Hood and her sideways glance made me laugh. 🙂
By scillagrace on November 28, 2021 at 9:54 am
Wonderful quotes, very apt
By Alison on November 28, 2021 at 3:59 am
Thank you! I’m glad you came to visit. 🙂
By scillagrace on November 28, 2021 at 9:55 am
😁
By Alison on November 28, 2021 at 6:10 pm
A beautiful post Priscilla.
By Anne Sandler on November 28, 2021 at 8:46 pm
Lovely stories these photos tell. Thanks for sharing
By I. J. Khanewala on November 29, 2021 at 8:38 am
My pleasure! Thanks!
By scillagrace on November 29, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Great photos, great quotes.
By JohnRH on December 1, 2021 at 8:53 am
Thanks, John!
By scillagrace on December 1, 2021 at 9:12 am
Lovely post.
By Rupali on December 1, 2021 at 12:07 pm
Thank you!
By scillagrace on December 1, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Such unique photos for this week, Priscilla. I think you should put your sons shoes on your Christmas tree as an ornament. It will generate more stories for years to come.
Great capture of the expressions at the Anderson statue.
And my favorite quote this week was the Native American Proverb. I believe exactly that. Donna
By Wind Kisses on December 1, 2021 at 4:58 pm
Thanks, Donna. I won’t have a tree indoors…I have so many huge Douglas firs surrounding me outside. My sister crocheted baby booties for my youngest; they did become her first Christmas ornament. It’s a good idea.
By scillagrace on December 2, 2021 at 11:08 pm
Oh, to have all those Doug firs back. They smell so good.
By Wind Kisses on December 4, 2021 at 2:11 pm