Ritva Sillanmaki invites lens-artists photographers to “see beyond the surface” and “focus on the shapes, colors, textures, and patterns of the subject, rather than its literal representation.”
Some of the images below were created through the use of double exposure, shutter speed, focus, light and shadow, and gift of nature’s beauty.
a meditative journey 
Somehow I knew you’d excel this week Brenda! All terrific but the clouds are really special at the end.
“Terrific” is nice to read early in the morning…Thank you Tina
Great post, Brenda!
Thanks Sue!
Quirky, moody, mysterious, and all true to you…meditative. Well done, Brenda
Thank you for your validating comment
Brenda, these are very expressive images. I loved how you used a variety of techniques to bring us these beautiful photos.
Thank you for “expressive images.” smiling
Brenda these are lovely, I liked the long exposure and blur focus. I appreciate the array of different styles of abstract
Thank you for your validation and this challenge…it was fun
Glad you enjoyed it Brenda
Great abstracts Brenda. I especially like your double exposure.
Lovely abstracts
Excellent. LOVE that first one, and the clouds!!
Wonderful abstract images Brenda.