Composition – use leading lines to show the concept of infinity is the challenge for #DogwoodWeek8. We enjoy using leading lines sometimes, but this week they need to lead to infinity, and that has been a problem. My mom did not like this challenge at all. Too bad we can’t do last week’s love challenge again! We are happy this week is done!
When we think of leading lines to infinity, we thing of a road going over a hilltop, a bridge that seems to go on forever, so many things like that. Our issue is that the photo couldn’t really have a dog in it because to us, it would stop the motion of the line. It is winter making it more difficult with all the white snow. To get to any bridges that might work, we would have to walk through a lot of very deep snow. Frankly, we didn’t have the time or desire to do that this past week.
Lines on streets are pretty much buried right now, so that idea was out. The first thing we tried is this set of snowmobile tracks. Minnesota is all about snow and snowmobiles. The track appears to go on forever, and has strong lines on both sides from the skis. We think it works, but all the white and snow is rather boring.
The photo we finally decided to use is this road photo. The leading lines created by the edges of the asphalt are a natural occurrence from the treatment of the road, and the traffic pattern. We find it fitting since we are buried in snow now and all the roads look like this. Who knows where this road goes after the leading lines hit the curve to the right? We would say they lead to infinity.
Thank goodness this week is looking much more inviting. Obviously, we won’t enjoy every challenge. Nevertheless, it’s still good to figure something out, get the mind, and creativity working.
Carol Bryant says
February 25, 2019 at 06:24WOW lovely photos. We had weird weather here so far all winter long and who knows what spring will look like. Happy week ahead!
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 09:08Lots and lots of snow, followed by below zero weather here. We do love it, but it is not good for Mom’s real estate business!
Mary says
February 25, 2019 at 07:36That photo works great. And yep, challenges can be, well, challenging. It is good to think outside the box though.
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 09:09We never look at other submissions until we are done with ours. When we see what others do, sometimes it is so simple, but we just didn’t think of some easy things. It gets one thinking and that is important.
dashlilly says
February 25, 2019 at 07:59Awesome photo. Who knows where the road leads? To infinity and beyond! Have a good day. your friend Lilly
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 09:10Would you like to send your new brother packing down that road, or is he a keeper? Hopefully the two of you have come to an understanding and are having lots of fun together like how it went with me and Bailie.
Brian Frum says
February 25, 2019 at 08:17Well you sure did great with those snow photos, purrfect selection!
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 09:10With all the snow we have this month, the photo had to have something to do with snow.
Ellen Shedlarz says
February 25, 2019 at 08:19These are fabulous!
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 09:11We are not too thrilled, but we do think they both work for the topic. It was a hard one for us.
Benjamin and Zachary, the PBGV boyz with Mia and Ellee says
February 25, 2019 at 10:21“hard” is where the growth is!
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:06We know that, but it isn’t always as much fun at the time 🙂
Sparkle the PBGV says
February 25, 2019 at 10:57You did good, even though it was a dog-gone challenge! XOXO, Sparkle
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:06It was tough, but now that we look at what others did, we get more inspiration for another time.
Jan K says
February 25, 2019 at 11:32We think you did great!! I like to do this kind of thing when I have Luke out on our trails. I never really thought about the infinity part, but I do try to get him at the front of the photo so the lines can go from him and then out. I’m not sure if that would be appropriate for this challenge or not, but it’s something I like to do.
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:07A lot of the photos submitted do have people or things in them between the lines. I think at the front it works, but down the way, it stops things for our eyes.
karen Meldrum says
February 25, 2019 at 13:08Excellent job! I couldn’t even figure out what the project meant.. YOU, on the other hand gave fabulous visuals.
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:08There is a lot of learning, but that is what the challenge is meant to be, a learning experience 🙂
messymimi's meanderings says
February 25, 2019 at 14:47Very well done! You took an assignment you weren’t crazy about and nailed it.
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:09Thank you. Not everything is fun, but the point is to learn and that we did.
Princess Leah says
February 25, 2019 at 15:49What great photos…It makes me want to RUSh down that snowing path!
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
My GBGV Life says
February 25, 2019 at 16:09Thank you. They just were not as interesting as we would have liked, but they work.
Sandee says
February 25, 2019 at 17:26You can have the snow. We’ll take the rain. I’d be falling all over the place if we had snow and at my age that’s not a good thing. It’s beautiful though. I think you did well with infinity.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to the pups. ♥
My GBGV Life says
February 26, 2019 at 06:11Thank you. We will keep our snow. I’m having a hard time getting through it with my short legs, but I still have fun.
M. K. Clinton says
February 25, 2019 at 17:33I think you did an infinitely good job with such a difficult subject. Is that road snow and ice or is it drivable? Hmmm, on second thought, I guess you just have to be able to drive on the roads since they are like that this time of year. LOL! I might never leave my house since I’ve driven in the snow maybe twice in my life.
My GBGV Life says
February 26, 2019 at 06:13It’s mostly snow pack with some asphalt here and there. You just get used to it and know how to be careful. The biggest danger is the traffic because there are people that either have no clue how to drive in snow, or they think because they have a big vehicle, they can drive like it is a race track and they cause crashes.
KB says
February 25, 2019 at 19:46I really love that snowmobile track one. It has shades of white… which seems perfect for this time of year!
My GBGV Life says
February 26, 2019 at 06:14It really was tough to decide on which one to use, but the road seemed more defined. Snowmobile season is definitely big right now with all of our snow.
The Gang at LLB says
February 25, 2019 at 20:45Both pictures would have been great entries…leading lines are much more fun when the weather is a bit nicer!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
My GBGV Life says
February 26, 2019 at 06:14In summer we could think of a lot of shots, but looking at what others have posted, we could have gotten more creative even indoors. It was a good learning experience.
Molly the AireGirl says
February 26, 2019 at 04:59Beautiful pictures and great choices!
My GBGV Life says
February 26, 2019 at 06:15Thank you.
Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
February 27, 2019 at 16:33The snow lines will they ever go away! Great pictures for your challenge.
My GBGV Life says
February 28, 2019 at 06:18Maybe in a couple weeks, but we are enjoying all the snow.