Lens-Artists Challenge #363: Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Nothing like returning from vacation and hitting the ground running — or racing. Anne’s Lens-Artists challenge asks us to conduct a virtual scavenger hunt in our archives. Her challenge is fantastic and gives us plenty of choices. Please check her post for beautiful photos and excellent suggestions for your own virtual scavenger hunt.
Besides nature photography, motorsports is another area that fascinates me. So, I immediately thought of the racing helmets I had photographed at various races at the Circuit of the Americas, including Formula 1, Lone Star Le Mans, and IMSA events. I hope I understood the gist of the challenge. Here are some items with patterns, designs, green eyes (or visors), circular shapes, soft or smooth textures, and a shiny finish.
The next pair is very special. It includes a replica of the helmet that the greatest Brazilian Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna used. The other helmet was used by Finnish driver Kimi Räikkönen when he was with Ferrari.
In closing, I could not resist including my own bike helmet. Look at that mesh, patterns, and textures.
I am thankful to Anne for this exciting challenge. I never thought I’d see the day I’d publish these images. This makes two posts in a row where I feature a sports topic. When you respond to Anne’s virtual scavenger hunt, don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag so we can easily find your post in the Reader.
Next week, Ritva 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 Austin, Circuit of the Americas, COTA, Lens-Artists, Sports, and Texas. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Leya
Wow! Totally loved your take, Egidio. I never thought helmets could look that good – but Your photos are magical!
Egidio Leitao
Ann-Christine, I’m thankful for this wonderful comment. Thanks.
Khürt Williamskw
I liked how you made the colourful helmets the focus.
I’ve followed F1 for decades but always as a Lewis fan first, and his move to Ferrari is the only reason I can now call myself part of the Tifosi. Seeing him in red after all those seasons at Mercedes still feels strange, but also pretty thrilling — like we’re watching a whole new chapter unfold. I’ve already caught myself shouting Forza Ferrari at the TV. 😁 🏎️
Do you think the Ferrari environment will give him a different kind of spark than AMG ever did?
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback, Khürt. I like to make my posts about one topic most of the time.
I’m not sure what will happen with Lewis/Ferrari. It still feels out of place. I’m looking forward to the USGP in October. I go to all of them since it’s right here in Austin. There are always lots of Lewis fans around my seat. It’ll be interesting to see them in a different shirt.
Alison
Great take on the challenge, love the collage so colourful
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Alison.
Klausbernd
Dear Egidio
What a great idea to photograph these helmets. They are very well photographed 👍👍
Thanks
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your kind feedback.
Emma
Great post, Egídio! I really enjoyed reading it and seeing your creative work. You have a great way of capturing interesting moments.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you.
Emma
You’re welcome, Egídio! 😊 You seem like a really nice person. Do you have any other ways we could connect, like Instagram, Facebook, Google Chat, or WhatsApp?
Egidio Leitao
Dear Emma, I do not chat with strangers. I hope this ends your futile persistence.
Joanne
Fabulous collection of images, Egidio! Great response to Anne’s challenge. Along with the individual photos, I liked the layout of the collage in your feature image.
Egidio Leitao
Joanne, many thanks for your delightful feedback. I appreciated it.
Rebecca Cuningham
Really great looking helmets! Thanks for sharing your photos.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rebecca.
Sofia Alves
That was awesome, Egídio. Great thinking outside the box 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sofia.
Wind Kisses
Perfect application, Egidio. I am looking at the list while I am writing. I will say, that collection pretty much covers the hunt!
Egidio Leitao
Donna, many thanks for this wonderful feedback. As often, I try to keep my posts with one main topic. I lucked out those helmets assisted me with the challenge.
JohnRH
HA! Excellent, unique, unusual, colorful, just outstanding!! 👏👏👏
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, John.
photobyjohnbo
What a unique response to the challenge. I love how you integrated all of the same objects to meet the challenge categories, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, John. I think I was borderline in following the challenge with one subject.
Toonsarah
A fun and interesting response to the challenge – I’ve photographed bike helmets myself occasionally but never racing ones like these.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sarah. I never thought I’d use them in a post. 🙂
margaret21
My goodness. Great images of a subject I’d never thought to photograph.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Margaret. I liked those helmets, but I never thought I’d find a way to publish them.
margaret21
👍
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Quanti colori! 😃
Egidio Leitao
E quei colori mi hanno colpito! Grazie.
Steve Hyde
I liked this An interesting post and a great twist on the challenge 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Steve. It was a way to keep my post on a single topic. 🙂
Rupali
So cool!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rupali.
bushboy
What a fabulous response Egidio. This is a great helmet collection. I enjoy motor sports as well but I am a motorbike fan.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Brian. I also enjoy motorcycle racing (MotoGP), but I have not had a chance to photograph their helmets up close.
bushboy
Not only MotoGP but the World Superbikes and I enjoy the Australian motorbike races too.
Egidio Leitao
You guys so many nice races. When the Circuit of the Americas first opened, they had an Australian Muscle Cars race.
bushboy
That would have been a good race to see. I wonder which era of Australian cars were there?
Egidio Leitao
Unfortunately, I don’t have that info.
philosophy through photography
Wonderful selection Egidio! The racing helmets add both history and character, and including your own bike helmet ties it together nicely with personal flair.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, my friend.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, Egidio.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, I love your creativity in using these helmets for Anne’s challenge!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Beth.
Writing to Freedom
This is a fun and creative response to Anne’s challenge. How come your helmet doesn’t have fancy colors or sponsors? 😀
Egidio Leitao
LOL Brad, that is an excellent question. I need to make sponsoring me more accessible. Thanks.
Writing to Freedom
LOL
Tina Schell
Outstanding photography Egidio! How great that you hit so many of Anne’s topics with your images.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Tina. I was not sure I’d addressed the challenge correctly.
Terri Webster Schrandt
You literally dusted off those cycling helmets, Egidio! Beautiful, fun subject!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Terri.
Anne Sandler
Egidio, you put a smile on my face this afternoon. Your creativity in finding all your scavenges in helmets was awesome!
Egidio Leitao
Anne, your comment makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for a fun challenge.