First Request for submissions
Hello Nature-Led Friends!
It’s been a while since we’ve done any interactive activities, so here are two easy ways for you to participate and get out in nature or at least be inspired by it! It would be really exciting and interesting to get a variety of submissions from different regions and countries.
AUGUST PHOTO CHALLENGE: Unknown Paths SUBMIT BEFORE: AUGUST 31st
I always want to know what’s “over yonder” whether it be around a bend or over a hill. Paths that disappear out of view invite us to make new discoveries.
In Japan, curved stone paths are the bane of drunks and demons alike. It is both an aesthetic design choice and a belief that one can lose the hot pursuit of a demon upon a crooked path.
Submission: Please submit a photo, illustration, or mixed media art project of a pathway that you find interesting.
Original submission or submitted with permission of the artist. Artist retains all rights to their work. It’s recommended that you watermark your art and/or fill in the meta data of the photo if you are concerned about copyright.
You email should include: Your submission as a .JPEG or .PNG file, General location (State/Province & Country), your name/the Artist’s name, and a link to your website if you have one.
Email to: natureledlife@gmail.com Subject: August Submission
The Prize: My love and gratitude for participating.
SEPTEMEBER PHOTO CHALLENGE: A Tree SUBMIT BEFORE: SEPTEMBER 30TH
Let’s highlight the beauty of different trees in a variety of settings. I’ll admit, I often find it a challenge to get a good picture of a single tree. Let’s how you do.
Many cultures have stories about how different tree species inhabit spirits, special properties or symbolism. For example, the weeping willow is a symbol of death and grieving of a loved one in various cultures.
Submission: Please submit a photo, illustration, or mixed media art project of a tree that you find interesting.
Original submission or submitted with permission of the artist. Artist retains all rights to their work. It’s recommended that you watermark your art and/or fill in the meta data of the photo if you are concerned about copyright.
You email should include: Your submission as a .JPEG or .PNG file, General location (State/Province & Country), your name/the Artist’s name, and a link to your website if you have one.
Email to: natureledlife@gmail.com Subject: September Submission
The Prize: My love and gratitude for participating.
Don’t let me down! Please participate! We would all love to see a diversity of interesting submissions. You have a month for each. It’s okay if you don’t consider yourself and “artist”, just give it a try!
Side Note: I’m currently recovering from surgery and working on my dark fairytales book. Content here might be a bit sporadic over the next two months. These photo submissions will give us all something to look forward too. Thank you!
The Nature-led Life 
Those are beautiful photos, Melanie. Thank you for the invitation to submit our own…what fun! And I hope you’re able to rest and heal as you need. Sending good thoughts to you…
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Thank you, Tracy! I know you have lots of good photos. You could always use a favorite you already have to share if you don’t have the time to take a new one.
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Hi Melanie, I am up for a photo challenge! I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Yay! I was hoping you would have time to do it! Thank you, Mark!
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I tried to send a photo of a baobab tree in Africa but I can’t seem to get the image here. I also tried via email but that didn’t work either. Sorry. Meanwhile, hope you feel better soon.
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Can you try to email me without adding the image and tell me what message you are getting when you try to attach the photo to the email? Maybe I can help you troubleshoot. Or call Mary over and see if she can help. She can Facetime me from your place if need be. 🙂
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Oh my goodness, a photo challenge!!! I will do my best!!
Sx
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Thanks, Scarlet! Mine is easy, just two pictures, one for each month.
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Two great photo challenges, Melanie! Count me in.
I hope you get lots of time to rest and recover. 🙂
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Thank you, Leslie! I’m glad you’ll participate. I’m relieved a few people have said they will do it!
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I seem to have lost you somewhere in the ether until this post came through this morning. When I checked the list of sites I follow, yours is not there, so signed up again only to be told my sign-up was not successful. Frustrating! I’m not saying I’ll take part in the challenges as I have a lot on at the moment, however, would like to continue following you!
Hoping you are recovering steadily. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊🌹🙋♂️
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Thank you, Ashley. I know what you mean. I’ve had that happen too where I wasn’t getting notifications about a blog anymore only to find they weren’t in my “Follow” list anymore even though I hadn’t changed it. Hopefully you can refresh the page and re-follow with success!
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I see notification that your following again, so you got it to work. Hooray!
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Nice pics, Melanie! You are a soul with many talents. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Schingle. What a nice thing to say! I can tell you I’ve failed a lot before I became modestly good at anything. Good thing I’m so darn stubborn. Hahaha
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Ooh! What a great idea! I’ve got one or two recent photos that may be suitable, and time enough to take one or two more. Count me in!
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Hooray! I look forward to your pictures and yes, I am now getting flower pics for the garden party!
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Mr Inexplicable managed to read and comment on my blog last night and he suggested my Tarzan Trail might be suitable to send you. So I shall see if I can manage that.
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That sounds great! Yes, please share it.
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Thanks to Mr DeVice’s post, he linked this, and I somehow missed this post!!!!! I will try to see if I have any to submit from my latest excursions…….
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Thank you! I’m so glad you are able to participate!
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I was thrilled to see the post on Mr Device’s place. I almost missed this, as I’m still trying to get caught up. I sent in some today. I love the idea of this.
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Received! Thank you!
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