Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID
“When I first made a grid, I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees, and then a grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, ‘This is my vision.'” Agnes Martin
Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID – collage of CU Library in NY, DC Station window w/ US Flag reflected and indoor ceiling and cafe grid, Unknown Double Station windows shot from train to Virginia, and Gehry Building and more in NYC
Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID – Individual Shots
I think New York is a good place to write in general because it’s a grid. It’s organized. You know where you are on the map. That centers you, and your imagination is perhaps freer to roam. Alex Turner
For this exercise, I found some grid filled photos I took around NYC, in Washington DC and Virginia. The NYC shots are of Columbia University’s Library uptown Manhattan, and of the Gerhy designed building in midtown on the Westside Highway. The Washington DC outside and inside shots are of their magnificent train station, and I was so taken by the grids and curves that I took a lot more. As for the double windows taken at night, I can’t tell you the name of the station. I took it from a slow-moving train on my way to a conference. I will add the full images via MESH shortly so you can see what they look like in larger size.
“I’ve lived a slower and less expensive life going off the grid, and I’m happier because of it.” Ed Begley, Jr.
Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID – collage of CU Library in NY, DC Station window w/ US Flag reflected and indoor ceiling and cafe grid, Unknown Double Station windows shot from train to Virginia, and Gehry Building and more in NYC
We often take for granted that our lights will come on when we flip the light switch, but the reality is that our reliability standards and the current state of the transmission grid leave us all vulnerable to blackouts. Richard Burr
I’d love to say that this was more fun because I actually enjoy taking grid shots… Yeah, some of us are hung up on those thirds that we look at everything through a grid… haha!
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“The American order reveals a method that was largely the outcome of material necessity, as exemplified by the Colonial style and the grid.” Stephen Gardiner
Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID – collage of CU Library in NY, DC Station window w/ US Flag reflected and indoor ceiling and cafe grid, Unknown Double Station windows shot from train to Virginia, and Gehry Building and more in NYC
I get so much inspiration from my travels, but I also started an exercise where I write down so many words every week. Then I begin crossing them off. We create a grid of words and also images, but words for me are more ample because you can interpret them your own way. Francisco Costa
Don’t be alarmed that I offered the same shot 3 times, I’m doing it strictly for the way it gets shared on my social media accounts and I do like uniformity. I finally figured out that if I publish my post with the picture I want distributed first, I can add more pictures afterwards. So stay tuned for the rest. Thank you! That said, I wish all a restful and peaceful weekend. Enjoy the photos and hug your loved ones. Have a Happy Weekend!
My fellow bloggers were equally creative with their selections. Check out how others interpreted the theme – GRID – below.
This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post: Weekly Photo Challenge: GRID – This week, make a grid the centerpiece of your photo. Next week, they can lapse back into our photographic subconscious, but this week, let’s give them some time in the sun! We often superimpose a mental grid over things we photograph to help with composition. This week, let’s go literal.
Positive Motivation Tip: On the grid or off the grid, it’s all about keeping those lines and life in a way that makes us smile.
PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos copyrighted and from my Personal Collection.
Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet
Glad you explained why you had the same picture in there three times. I was beginning to think I was going crazy,
You chose some absolutely beautiful architecture to feature here. I think it is kind of funny because I have heard many Chicagoans complain about navigating NY because of its lack of a grid. Maybe it’s just something that insiders know, huh?
I love this challenge! I never realized how many grid patterns you could find to photograph!
This is SUPER COOL! I love how you found all these grids in architecture! I also love architecture so even more cool of a post! You do amazing work! Always love your posts!
I love these! Beautiful roofs 🙂
you just made me miss NYC! I so need to make a trip very soon 🙂
Coming from a background of an architect, your photos are too amazing! And i couldn’t agree more. The grids are the key to exhibiting your photos well 🙂
Aliza Sara xx
The structural designs moved my heart when I remember those tragic night at the top of the building. Well, it’s just a nightmare for me but now I realized the beauty behind the symmetry of geometrical designs that built within the framework of love.
You always have so many great pics this collages look really cool.
I enjoy looking at all of your pictures. The grid pics with the light coming through catch the eye.
A very interesting way to look at buildings. I remember taking a class about different styles of houses.
I like that the challenge this week is grid. Great photos! It does catch organization and symmetry, which is what I would love to believe is the representation of grid to begin with.
Great photo challenge. I want to go back to Italy and France, take a lot of pics..
i hope i can visit New York someday. Id love to roam and walk around during winter. oh, reminds me of the movie, serendipity.
Sometimes I too look after a grid – usually the painted windows in churches make me think of a grid or large buildings with impressive fences, similar to those illustrated by you in your post. A grid indeed suggest order, method, and in various occasions we need to be more organized 🙂
I always love your blog because I get to learn a lot about photography. I always like to capture photos that create a pattern. 🙂
I love theses photo challenges. These photos are beautiful!
I look for a brief description of this “grid” for what first comes to mind is the world map which is divided into grid. And I found it so related to what my expectation is. This is a kind of photo art which focuses on “grid” spectacular. – Gil Camporazo
There is something visually appealing to me in the grid shot. It is organized, expected, and has an order that is kind of peaceful.
Great photos! Love the shot of the American Flag 🙂
How interesting! What a great way to stretch your photographic muscles! I especially liked the cafe and flag through window shots. Great work 🙂
Simply loving those lines and patterns. In this world full of chaos, it’s always wonderful for me to see patterns. This grid photo challenge is very interesting!
All of those grids are so interesting in themselves
These are really great pictures! Thanks for sharing love your blog.
Such beautiful pictures!!
Grid has come to have a different meaning for me of late but this was a most interesting post and perspective on the word! Thanks as always!
Very cool! I like the perspective the grid gives!
Haven’t heard of grid shots before, will add this to the list of things I need to learn more about for my photography.
Great photos .I will have to show them to my son, as he will really appreciate them.
I have learned to do a “lights on, lights off” thing whenever I switch responsibilities. Although they can never be totally separated from each other, I try to give my all in the current state I am in.
A very intriguing perspective on GRIDS. The capture of grids on architecture and structures are beautiful and mesmerising.
What camera do you use for all these photo-taking? Do you think grids restricts you or frees you? As in the feeling~
I love grids, the symmetry in them most of all. We don’t have a lot of those in the area where we live, mostly solar power grids but other than that nothing else haha. Guess I wouldn’t be able to deliver if I joined this specific photo challenge due to my location. 🙂
grid shots are my favourite. when taken at the right angle, they can look mesmerising
You see much more than I could ever see and the beauty of it is that you are able to translate it for me with your photos.
You are so kind TY! I’m an amateur learning by shooting photos daily. 🙂
What a beautiful photos, I’ve never seen this before. I wish I could travel in NY to see them.
TY! They are from various locations, including DC and Virginia.
I love photos such as this. The bottom right building is so pretty!
I love how meaningful your posts are! I use grid frame when I’m having a hard time to choose between a lot of good shots. 🙂 Your photography skills looks good too.
Thank you Aurika! These are not my best shots especially because I used a new Canon camera that ended up taking over pixalated photos… but I’m learning a lot too. 🙂
I love the new additions to your blog….I finally graduated last Oct—but now I am cutting hair again what I use to do. But, I cannot find a job go figure….all that college for nothing…Ugh…Blessings Jackie
Congratulations on your graduation!!! I am so proud of you and your accomplishment. Don’t despair as the job market is under par and many are still looking for jobs. It’s not you, it’s the economy. Kudos Jackie! <3
These grids photos look so magical and I wish can visit to NY some day to experience them on my own.
Wow lovely photos from you again. well done!
I love how grids sort of signify order and boundaries. They prove that even simple patterns can be so beautiful as well 😀
All those pics are lovely
I love these pictures and that quote. Thank you for sharing!
Honestly, this is the first time that I felt appreciating grid shots. DC Station window w/ US Flag reflected is what I like most.
Thank you Papaleng! I really like that shot too because it is a grid on glass reflecting the flag behind my camera. 😉
These are nice grid shots. I’m looking forward to the new photos you would be adding here.
Thank you Franc. I added a few more through my MESH slideshow on this post.
My son just got a Lego Architect book with similar lessons on line and form
I like your Grid Photo that the light shine through the windows at night. It shows the contrast of the Grid. Those ceiling ones are nice too.
This made me curious how it feels to write in New York! And I’ve always wanted to visit NY one day. I hope in my lifetime it would come to reality. I believe. And I am strongly believing it will. 😀 I wanna see those structures one day, with my own eyes, for real.
Your photos are beautiful as usual. Can you tell me how to be a part of the weekly photo challenge? I want to give it a try.
DeShawn, if you’d like to join, click on the link at the bottom of my post. The one that gives the Weekly Photo Challenge instructions. It will take you to the WordPress page and you can follow it and bookmark it. They post the Challenge every Friday at 12 noon EST/ 9am PST. Thank you! 🙂
Those are some beautiful shots you captured. I love the grid on that whole building shot.
What lovely photos. Did you take them all? I will have to check out the weekly photo challenge. I need to upgrade my camera though.
wow, such a great composition. I love the photo grid that you’ve created.
the geometrical patterns in the photos created a different dimension 🙂
One day I would love to travel across the states seeing all the famous locals <3
Wow, that glass building on the lower right of the collage is so unique. These are true architectural works of art.
You know I haven’t really taken a good look at grids before, but looking at your photos now, I see the beauty in them. Thanks for making the readers realize not to take things (big or small) for granted.
The architectural designs of those buildings are just brilliant. Everything looks good in photos but it would be much better in real life.
I like to see grid photos of old barn houses. Is that a good suggestion?
This “grid” photo challenge sounds so difficult to do. But your architectural choices look very elegant indeed. – Fred
Most of the grid shots are unique and beautiful. the third one is my bet and my favorite.
The photos you share were somewhat taken by a professional photographer, they are vivid and amazing.
Great images Eliz…I like them a lot.
Thank you Jo! Still catching up on everyone else’s too… <3
All the shots are all beautiful. What a view to shot.
Love your NYC photos! I have been here for ever and always like to see the city though others eyes!
This was a really great challenge. I wouldn’t even know where to begin with the subject “grid.”
Thank you Holly! I’m confident you can do this. 🙂
This was a really great challenge. I wouldn’t even know where to begin with the subject “grid.”
They offer us guidance and examples and then we go for it. I like grids so it was fine with me.