Patti’s technical challenge this week focuses on juxtaposition. Sometimes that is illustrated by contrasting elements that are found in proximity. The photo below was taken in the Portland Japanese Garden. I was drawn to the monochromatic geometrical stone steps beside a mossy hill of naturally irregular surfaces.

In nature, you can often find a contrast of color, texture, shape, size, and other physical elements. Often, you can add the concept of living and non-living matter.


The human world is full of interesting juxtapositions, some accidental, some contrived. I captured the shot below more than a decade ago, but I remember the moment of realizing that the person walking away from me would be visible behind a pedestrian street sign. There was an emotional moment of absurdity that I thought would make a good story picture. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a very good camera on me at the time.

This final shot is a moment of posed juxtaposition that was simply fun, featuring my fun-loving kids and a statue of renowned children’s author Hans Christian Anderson. It makes me smile!

What a beautiful and fun collection! I’m happy you joined us.
Thanks, Patti! Great tutorial and examples!
This is a very nice post. The photos really show wonderful examples of juxtaposition. The ones with nature (leaves, rocks, etc.) are so beautiful. Your closing shot is great, too.
Thanks, Egidio!
Well done Priscilla!.Loved your first 3 images especially.
Thanks, Tina!
Oh, my those first three shots are divine!
Thanks, Sofia!