Ritva (Ritva Sillanmäki Photography) has invited lens-artist to “… Shoot From Above this week! Let’s get creative with a top-down perspective. Let’s have fun”.
Bird’s-eye View
When photographing a subject from above, it is known as a “bird’s-eye view”. This could be taken from up in the sky, such as when flying in a plane, or could simply be taken by standing on a ladder, slightly above your subject. Photographing from this point of view can make viewers feel as though they are superior to the subject – such as a stern father looking down on his misbehaving child – or protective over the subject. If the subject is an inanimate object, it can sometimes make the viewer feel as though there is a separation between them and the subject. (cited: The New York Film Academy)
a meditative journey 
The details in your macros are eye-opening. Beautiful photos, Brenda.
Thank you for your validating words Egidio
Great examples Brenda. The bicycle is my favorite. It look like a little stick figure!
Thank you Tina
Lovely captures, Brenda 🙂
Thank you Hammad
That’s a great quote to introduce your response, Brenda. Of course, I love the black-and-white images!
Thank you…for me photography is a never-ending learning journey.
Wonderful gallery, Brenda! It really works as a whole.
Thank you Sofia … “wonderful gallery”