My interpretation of “Minimalism” consists of limiting the number of elements in the image. I am playing with rock themes, all taken in Canyon de Chelly, one of my favorite places on earth.
Rock and Lichen:
three colors of lichen
mostly pink lichen
yellow lichen on orange rock
I call this blue growth “Bird poop lichen,” for obvious reasons:
blue lichen
My very favorite “Rock and Lichen” minimalist image:
lichen in rock seams
Rock and Water
tiny puddle in rock hollow
large rock puddles
Rock and Sky:
red rock and blue sky
Rock and Lizard:
lizard on rock
Another way to honor the theme “minimalism” is to minimize my verbal commentary. The pictures should speak for themselves.
The Beauty Along the Road 
Nice extra terrestrial image…
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It does have a bit of an other-worldly flavor…
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Bird poop lichen…hehe. Wonderful interpretation and who knew that lichens came in so many brilliant colors?
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I was surprised, too, to see those brilliantly colored lichen on those red rocks. When I saw the blue spots from a distance, I really thought it was bird poop!
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The blue lichen is gorgeous set against the red rock.
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Yes, it is amazing to see all the things that can grow on rocks! Add color to it, and you’ve got a party…(at least for a photographer) 🙂
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My favorite’s the Rock and Sky. The colors work so well together. Nice series of photos!
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Thank you, Sheri. Nature’s most basic elements are the superstars in the Canyon.
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Haven’t been there since I was quite young, but such a beautiful part of the world. Lovely photos.
janet
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Thank you, Janet. It is a wondrous place.
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Great minimalist photos, Annette. I love your lizard. 🙂
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That lizard is so perfectly camouflaged on the rocks, really hard to see when it doesn’t move.
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Excellent choices Annette – my favorite is Rock and water but they’re all wonderful and a great fit for the challenge.
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Thank you, Tina.
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The lizard is just fantastic, Annette, blends in so perfectly. I think this series of shots is one of your very best yet.
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It’s hard to take bad pics in Canyon de Chelly, Barbara. It is such a magical place. And thank you for your compliment.
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Wow…..what a wonderful looking place….the vibrant colours are so beautiful and I love that lizard
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Thank you, Seonaid, that little guy held still for me. I love the way the lizard’s colors reflect the rock colors including the tiny bluish specks on the rock.
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It’s wonderful camouflage…..blending perfectly
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Yes!
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Such brilliant pictures! wow
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Thank you, Ute, glad you enjoyed them.
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What perfect and yet creative choices for the theme .Love the bird poop one. 🙂 amazing how lichen can create such beauty. Like nature’s paint.
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Yes, the lichen reminds me of paint splatters as well…:-)
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Lovely post Annette! I love the Rock & Sky, its so vibrant. The photo really speaks itself so no words needed. I really love your choice of subject.
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Thank you, BlueDutch. The location is gorgeous and I keep going back there whenever I can…
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