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photo walk : pattern.

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"Pattern" is my favorite thing to shoot. I love that if you get close enough to anything, you can usually find a pattern within the frame. I often take pattern photos when I am out of the house (and just have my phone camera), but I don't usually go on a walk with the intent of "shoot only pattern" like I did yesterday for these photos. It seems like sometimes when you are looking for something, it's harder to see.

I will be traveling next weekend for a wedding and I am looking forward to talking a few photo walks in different environments than just my street.

As always, please feel free to do your own photo walk. Use "pattern" as a prompt or anything else you can dream up. Keep the focus on just one thing though for a challenge.

All photos this time around were taken with my Canon Rebel xsi at about 10am (it was a super gray morning). ISO was set at 200. Aperture was at 5.6 usually. See all photo walk posts here.

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16 responses to “photo walk : pattern.”

  1. Sabine Avatar
    Sabine

    Love the ‘pattern’ challenge. Will definitely do this too.
    Wish you a lovely time on the wedding, Elise.

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  2. sweetmaddy Avatar
    sweetmaddy

    I always find myself taking pictures of patterns like this! I like this idea and I am going to try it soon in my neighborhood, because I am moving in 2 weeks so it will be good to capture it all before I leave! Also, I love that graphic at the top with the camera and “Photo Walk,” did you create it?

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  3. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    Love the photos – especially the flowers. Aren’t nature’s patterns the neatest. Enjoy your week!
    xx
    http://www.thrifted.ca

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  4. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    thanks! the camera came from a font called Kamera Dings.

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  5. Bella Casa Avatar
    Bella Casa

    I love the idea of going for a walk with a purpose other than just to get some exercise. I have gathered so many wonderful photos this way too.

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  6. Katie S. Avatar
    Katie S.

    I think this is my fave of your camera walks so far. Great job!

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  7. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    “Pattern” might be my favorite photo walk prompt so far!

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  8. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    You have a very photographic neighbourhood! I love seeing your photo walk picture. It’s interesting all of the different things you come up with for them! I think I’ll start looking for patterns as I walk to work tomorrow to see what stands out here too 🙂

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  9. Emma Miya Avatar
    Emma Miya

    what a great idea. i love the collage of patterns. very inspiring. 😉

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  10. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Gorgeous photos! Also, I know this was from a few posts ago, but I hope you’re enjoying Game of Thrones; I’ve read all of the books and I just got done watching season 1 on DVD, and it’s all so good. The books are really hard to put down once you’ve started, almost like a grown-up Harry Potter (with less magic and more violence, of course).

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  11. Kelli r Avatar
    Kelli r

    Great idea with the zzpatterns, they really are everywhere!

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  12. Chrystina Avatar
    Chrystina

    I have a whole folder on my computer for patterns – there really is something awesome about them. If I started this daily walking and taking pictures thing I’d probably end up with a lot of pictures of mailboxes, street signs, street cones, bicycles, and ladders. I’m pretty predictable.

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  13. Bec Avatar
    Bec

    I love taking photos of patterns, especially when travelling – Morocco was great for patterns! This has inspired me to get out and about with my camera again. I am off to Canberra (capital of Australia) this weekend, so I might start right away.

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  14. Sabine Avatar
    Sabine

    Thank you again for this beautiful idea. Yesterday I finally found the time to do it, too. I really liked this challenge.
    http://moments-to-live-for.blogspot.de/2012/06/photo-walk-pattern.html

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  15. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    I ended up putting together a post with some of my favourite pattern photos I’ve taken the last few days… I didn’t expect to find anywhere near as many patterns on my walk since I do it each day, but it really made me way more observant! This was a fun challenge, and I can’t wait to see some of the others! My post is http://inspiredlifewithjess.wordpress.com/2012/06/22/photo-walk-pattern/ if anyone wants to have a look 🙂
    Thanks for the fun idea, Elise!

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  16. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    I stumbled on your blog through typepad and I just love your photo walk ideas – thanks for the inspiration!

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