Lens-Artists Challenge #369: Dreamy
How timely this challenge is! I just returned from a week-long photography workshop in Missouri. It was very intensive with daily assignments, workshops, critiques, and field trips. I loved the experience and the people I met. One of the things we learned was how to create dreamscapes.
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a dreamscape is a visual depiction of an imaginary, surreal, or dreamlike scene, characterized by otherworldly elements, abstract compositions, and emotional depth that blends reality with fantasy.
Ann-Christine defined it clearly in her post Dreamy. She wrote: “Soft, dreamy photography is one that utilizes soft light, soft focus, delicate tones, and other gentle elements to create ethereal pictures. It often gives a blurred, or hazy feel to the images – an almost surreal or unearthly effect.” You should look at her examples here.
One of my assignments that week was to create dreamscapes. So, these are a handful of images I captured and edited to create a dreamscape effect.
Although fall is far from arriving in Central Texas, John’s challenge last week brought us plenty of fall foliage and other signs of the season. Your images were great. Now, let’s continue with more stunning photos as you respond to Ann-Christine’s Dreamy challenge. When you add your post, please don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag so we can easily find your post in the Reader.
Next week, Sofia returns with a new challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Great Blue Heron, Landscapes, Lens-Artists, Monarch butterflies, Waterfalls, and Wildlife. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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philosophy through photography
Wow, Egidio!
These dreamscapes feel like wandering through a gentle, surreal daydream.
Each image whispers a story between reality and imagination. Absolutely magical!
👍👍👍
Egidio Leitao
Philo, thank you kindly for your wonderful feedback. Much appreciated.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, Egidio.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
Lovely post Egídio, this time I think the softness works best in the landscape images,, so the lst and first a re my favorites
Egidio Leitao
I agree. Landscapes are great candidates for a dreamscape edit. Thanks for your feedback.
Leya
Wow Egidio- a lovely experience, and timely, that workshop! A dreamy touch to all of them, and I especially loved the waterfall, the hazy morning and the heron! Somehow water lends itself to dreams…
Egidio Leitao
I agree with your assessment about water. Thanks for the feedback.
Sofia Alves
I can tell you had fun on your workshop, these are fantastic, Egídio.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Sofia. Yes, I had lots of fun. Best of all was meeting a guy from Portugal (Porto). He’s the husband of the workshop instructor. We connected like brothers.
Sofia Alves
Small world 😀
Leanne Cole
Very dreamy images Egidio, and sounds like the workshop was great.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Leanne.
Wind Kisses
Wow. The workshop must have been fabulous. The pictures definitely bring dreamy to us.
Egidio Leitao
Donna, I totally enjoyed the workshop and the people I met there, too. Thanks for your feedback.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
Beautiful dreamy images Egídio, I especially love the way you captured the waterfall 😊
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Xenia.
Sylvia Bacon
Egidio, your images are terrific and what perfect timing for you plus all of us seeing your beautiful work!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for these kind words, Sylvia.
Toonsarah
How timely that you had just taken and edited these shots at your workshop! They all fit the theme so well, and I especially love the monarch and the heron 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Sarah. I lucked out both for the topic and for finding that Monarch.
solaner
Very nice collection, Egídio. You already caught me withe the waterfall
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, André.
Hammad Rais
These dreamy captures are just lovely 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Hammad.
Terri Webster Schrandt
What perfect timing to showcase your new skills this week, Egidio! The blue heron and dreamy butterfly are dreamy indeed!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Terri. I appreciate your feedback. More to come tomorrow.
Rupali
What a wonderful experience you had Egidio and your take is fantastic. The butterfly image is my favourite.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rupali. I am happy you liked the post.
Lindy Le Coq
Play Misty and Hazy morning are my favorites. There’s so much to learn…I just keep plugging along!
Egidio Leitao
Lindy, many thanks for the feedback.
Tina Schell
Sounds and looks like a great experience Egidio and your images prove how well you’ve implemented your skills! I especially loved your opener and the butterfly image. Both are dreamy indeed!
Egidio Leitao
Tina, the workshop was fun and more than I’d expected. Thanks for the compliments.