Patterns: Weekly Photography Challenge
This week we published a popular post titled – 33 Inspirational Images that Feature Patterns and Repetition which got some great feedback.
So I thought it might be fun to make that the topic of this weeks challenge. So over the next few days of travels with your camera look for patterns that you can photograph. You’ll see there everywhere you look – in nature, around your home, in architecture… the more you look the more you’ll realise they’re everywhere.
Once you’ve selected your ‘Patterns’ image/s upload them to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed them in the comments using the our new tool to do so.
If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites with Tagging tag them as #DPSPATTERN to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.
Also – don’t forget to check out some of the great shots posted in the last challenge – Time challenge where there were some beautiful shots submitted.





143 Responses to “Patterns: Weekly Photography Challenge” - Add Yours
January 21st, 2012 at 6:21 am
Hi
While not traditional, this image has horizonal patterns in the wood, diagonal in the suspension wires and one stripe which brings them all into perspective! Brooklyn Bridge, NY
http://kerstenbeckphotoart.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/on-the-deck/
January 21st, 2012 at 6:23 am
There are so many beautiful patterns in nature and the countryside:
http://wildlifeencounters.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Monti-Sibillini-National-Park-Italy/G0000Oo1eEH78Pi4/I0000x24Ls8590Io
January 21st, 2012 at 6:52 am
This was the result of an experiment… A test really to measure the minimum DOF of my 50mm lens. It turned out much better than I had hoped.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jttrey/4990073994/in/photostream
January 21st, 2012 at 7:06 am
I find myself really drawn to compositions with patterns, lines and angles. I love this one of a museum atrium.
January 21st, 2012 at 7:25 am
Maybe this one…
http://hansgemacht.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/funf-hofe-munchen/
January 21st, 2012 at 7:42 am
These old foundation posts from an oil drilling operation make for some good patterns. The reflections add really well to the mix.
http://jeffejensen.blogspot.com/2011/12/posts.html
January 21st, 2012 at 7:46 am
Here is a nice pattern.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/derek_scott/6732489555/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 21st, 2012 at 7:51 am
midtown nyc pattern:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7isadisaster/5412170245/in/set-72157626554556097
January 21st, 2012 at 9:03 am
Here is one from my cell phone I shot as I passed a grove of trees…
January 21st, 2012 at 9:05 am
Ooops. link didn’t post.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/weapher/6732823923/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 21st, 2012 at 9:25 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mwgiesbrecht/6705328029/
January 21st, 2012 at 9:27 am
I like the patterns in this picture I took in Sydney, Australia two years ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesliel/4721801958/in/set-72157624109084617,
And at China’s Three Gorges Dam I loved this millipede on grooved cement:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesliel/2979290605/in/set-72157608121816511
January 21st, 2012 at 9:46 am
Just strolling around my backyard with a macro lens!
http://kaylimephotos.blogspot.com/2012/01/dps-photography-challenge-patterns.html
January 21st, 2012 at 9:50 am
Shadow patterns from a stairwell on a wall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lendog64/5582463691/
January 21st, 2012 at 9:56 am
Many of my top ten photos from 2011 incorporate patterns. They certainly can add a lot of strength to a photo.
January 21st, 2012 at 9:56 am
http://quotidian-photography.blogspot.com/2012/01/looking-back-2011-top-ten.html
January 21st, 2012 at 10:00 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bycandlelight27/6733053715/
January 21st, 2012 at 10:29 am
Winter frost pattern never to be repeated.
http://www.andyrussell.net/phoenixtales/archives/000318.html
January 21st, 2012 at 10:31 am
I like to shoot patterns – be it in nature or in culture. Today, I took this shot of a passage way in my hometown:
http://mellimage.blogspot.com/2012/01/p52-specks-hof-ceiling-leipzig.html
January 21st, 2012 at 11:18 am
Here’s my b&w take on it:
http://taustinoconnor.zenfolio.com/p1005155694/e110eef8f
January 21st, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Wall tiles in the movie theatre:
http://flic.kr/p/bcMZDi
Macro of a mesh pouf bath sponge:
http://flic.kr/p/besVt2
January 21st, 2012 at 1:42 pm
I was practicing using my speedlight with some glass and came up with some sharp patterns:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guitargeek153/6733209531/in/photostream/
January 21st, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Finding patterns is a unique way for photographers
Imaginations run and find a unique picture that depicts the patterns
http://raghavendra-mobilephotography.blogspot.com/2010/08/experiment-in-angles.html
January 21st, 2012 at 3:21 pm
Lines everywhere!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emonmitra/5215328662/
January 21st, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Nested squares with a model in the middle.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emonmitra/5499065358/in/photostream
January 21st, 2012 at 3:57 pm
I’m not sure about it…but IMO it has got a pattern
Click here to view the image
January 21st, 2012 at 4:37 pm
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6734331161_0d94aee447_b.jpg
January 21st, 2012 at 5:21 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_sanjeewa/sets/72157628962712393/
January 21st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Shadow Pattern
A pattern created by the sun everyday.
January 21st, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Stone patterns of steps leading to a well in the ruins in Hampi, India.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pratiphotography/6734867937/in/photostream#/
January 21st, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Heres the picture I took of a pattern I see at least twice a week
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25177906@N06/6714552077/
January 21st, 2012 at 8:17 pm
One more for patterns – this time something natural – and something from my ongoing project Green
http://mellimage.blogspot.com/2011/10/daily-mel-gradient-green.html
January 21st, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Reflection:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gomaja/6486372687/in/photostream/lightbox/
Façade:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gomaja/6486341709/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 21st, 2012 at 11:36 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63609208@N00/6735607977/in/photostream
January 22nd, 2012 at 12:31 am
First time I have put anything in a competition….hope I have done it right?
January 22nd, 2012 at 12:33 am
This is an extreme closeup of the speaker grill on my little cheapo boombox.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arianasart/6733814037/
January 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 am
great images…
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:00 am
I took this picture while I was visiting a friend who bartends. This was at the hotel bar. People who have seen the picture and have been to the bar didn’t even recognize where it was from. They had never noticed that wall of patterns was there.
https://picasaweb.google.com/104249709006449034645/December302011#5691981351394585218
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:34 am
I got this shot of an old corn cob in my back yard that I rather like
http://ajbopp.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/corn/
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:54 am
http://www.garypaakkonen.com/Places/Ontario/Rural-Ontario/i-stk398W/0/L/20120114-GPP0249-2-L.jpg
Ice formations along Lake Erie, Ontario, Canada in B&W
January 22nd, 2012 at 3:18 am
Underpass Canopy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geeh/6580244969/in/set-72157628586244417/
Mall:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geeh/6581643827/in/set-72157628586244417
Wall, gate, shadows:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/geeh/6581667939/in/set-72157628586244417
January 22nd, 2012 at 3:21 am
Chestnuts:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381916_10150463559923183_520858182_8756406_1340924104_n.jpg
January 22nd, 2012 at 4:09 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/armintabari/5653715842/in/set-72157626467311462/
January 22nd, 2012 at 5:17 am
The best pattern of all… tartan!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fmckinlay/6737138749/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 am
Nobody on the road…
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FDrl-7ZjKqw/Tv9COxFlmsI/AAAAAAAAI5k/uqF_lZ38ngc/s720/DSC_0250%252520copy.jpg
January 22nd, 2012 at 6:20 am
*sheepish*
my link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/unconsciousthoughts/6671139305/
January 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 am
http://kantro.smugmug.com/Mikes-Photos/My-Albums/New-York-City-November-2011/i-qBg2TKQ/0/XL/20111125-IMG2032-XL.jpg
January 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 am
Here’s mine, although definetly not that great.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tricky-smiles/5754690653/
January 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 am
Challenge from Digital Photography School: Patterns and Repititions. Here are a couple of photos I shot yesterday. I didn’t know why until I read the e-mail from DPS.
This is an evening shot of the underpass near our home.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/lindadeal/Grandmas%20Camera/DO%20NOT%20MOVE/UnderPass-1.jpg/img
And this is a shot of the gray brick wall at Braum’s I took while going to the drive-through – with a little modification.
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/lindadeal/Grandmas%20Camera/DO%20NOT%20MOVE/GrayBrickWall.jpg
January 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 am
Ahaha women’s favorite pattern
http://500px.com/photo/3973060
January 22nd, 2012 at 10:31 am
Matthaei Botanical Gardens at the University of Michigan:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46709645@N04/6738685771/
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:05 am
Here’s two new ones I took yesterday for this challenge:
http://flic.kr/p/bgtxpe
http://flic.kr/p/bgth3Z
and here’s a link to my ‘abstract’ set on flickr which features a few architectural and other ‘patters’:
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjwPvK6e
Thanks for looking
Comments are very welcome
January 22nd, 2012 at 1:10 pm
“Seeing Patterns” Comments always welcome!
https://secure.flickr.com/photos/paultgg/6739066325/
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:13 pm
The windows this morning: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27117463@N07/6739416947/
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Here is my take on a patterned shot:
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/albertshu/6728492995/
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Some old boots in my basement.
January 22nd, 2012 at 4:42 pm
I like the pattern of a snail: http://www.flickr.com/photos/56400189@N07/6738208093/
January 22nd, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Here are a few of mine.
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1c8230b5
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1711666
Your comments are appreciated.
January 22nd, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Here are a couple more.
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1f3114bd
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1045085886/e3a706405
Your comments are appreciated.
January 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Opps here is my link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmal18/6739859279/in/photostream
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:02 am
Sagrada Familia pattern:
http://500px.com/photo/3905738
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:28 am
Korean traditional roofing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka0909/6742182823/in/photostream/
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:05 am
Here is mine.
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:43 am
Here are a few of mine.
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1c8230b5
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1711666
Thank you
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:23 am
I took this picture right outside my Apt complex after last night snow.
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:54 am
Navy Pier, Chicago
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:55 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60121381@N05/6743583261/in/photostream/
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:06 am
Another take on the Sagrada Familia
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gomaja/6486352285/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:30 am
This one is a photo of a sculpture in an open park the Nederlands. It’s an intended pattern by the author of the sculpture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcomp/6727962991
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:43 am
In Lincoln Park, Chicago:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgmethven/6539540667/in/set-72157625831310008/
Seating from a mid-century Italian piece of furniture (bench):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgmethven/6670370415/in/set-72157625831310008
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:45 am
Nice challenge ! Looking for extraordinary patterns in ordinary object is really pleasing
I’ve thus spent some time in my kitchen :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leutherthomas/6743956281/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leutherthomas/6743941251/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:51 am
http://pursuinglight.smugmug.com/Other/Assignments/21142234_f96Qs5#!i=1681976404&k=CbV75FM
January 23rd, 2012 at 10:18 am
Just walking around on my lunch break:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47411505@N06/6745297797/in/photostream
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
This is the dome at St Matthews cathedral in Washington, DC.
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1c8230b5
Enjoy!
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
One of the Ceiling of The Great Hall at the Library of Congress
http://www.tiftonphoto.com/p1047832468/e1711666
Your comments are appreciated!
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:46 pm
This is a drops water pattern. Taking from a bottle that was exposed to the sun
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fabyblueblue/6744237061/
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Here is my submission, Flagler college entrance, St. Augustine, FL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74245865@N06/6746819103/
January 23rd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
It appears that my photo never appeared in my first post so here it is again.
Shadow Pattern
A pattern created by the sun everyday through the blinds onto the wall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74440231@N05/6734682463/
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Looks like my link is missing…
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rajeshkumar001/6743532477/
January 24th, 2012 at 2:40 am
Football/Soccer Stadium Seats
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manaal/6749305563/in/photostream/lightbox/
Lil Palm Leaf
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manaal/6749325971/in/photostream/lightbox/
DON’T THINK EMBEDDING IMAGES WORK.
January 24th, 2012 at 5:01 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19236075@N06/6749995589/
January 24th, 2012 at 5:17 am
This image was taken whilst driving in a car under the bridge.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/videttejorge/6741329503/
January 24th, 2012 at 6:12 am
Glass Kebab
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57819830@N04/6750371373/lightbox/
January 24th, 2012 at 6:43 am
January 24th, 2012 at 6:57 am
Patterns add strength, but I like to explore the element of abstractness that strongly patterned images can bring. This shot, taken in New York City, gives a strong pattern of a NYC highrise on the surface, with a hint of a cityscape visible in reflections.
https://picasaweb.google.com/115018802330444716906/NYC#5549537315306403506
January 24th, 2012 at 7:11 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zimezoom/6262650418/in/photostream
January 24th, 2012 at 7:44 am
Staples arranged on my desk. http://instagr.am/p/j_zJQ/
January 24th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Light streaming through a window blind
January 24th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
I took this photo 2 weeks ago while I was at CES but I didn’t process it until today. I noticed this challenge a couple days ago and thought it would fit perfectly!
January 24th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
El Jem, Tunisia, Mosaic Pattern here
January 24th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
Light and shadow pattern – Taken at Henderson’s wave, Singapore.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guruprasadhegde/6753076951/#/photos/guruprasadhegde/6753076951/lightbox/
January 24th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
here is my fluffy pattern is driving me crazy for 2,5 weeks already, but she is so sweet!
http://skichko.blogspot.com/2012/01/fluffy-pattern.html
January 25th, 2012 at 8:15 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donbirdsong/6756803277/
January 25th, 2012 at 10:59 am
first time caller…i mean, contributor. just found this blog today. very new to photography. 1 year with the iphone. 6 months with a Canon S5. and one week with a Nikon D70. woohoo! got my first dslr, and a new 50mm 1.8 lens to go with it.

January 25th, 2012 at 12:16 pm
This is outdoor venue at Millineum Park in Chicago
January 25th, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Millineum Park in Chicago
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January 25th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
I loooove patterns!!!
http://web.stagram.com/n/spacioverde/
http://statigr.am/tag/spacioverde
January 25th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
http://web.stagram.com/n/spacioverde/
January 25th, 2012 at 12:48 pm
http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/fb91b118061511e180c9123138016265_7.jpg
January 25th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
The old tile in my bathroom. One of my favorite features in our house.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onedadslife/6746357599/
January 25th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tex_m/6758074589/in/photostream
January 25th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Nice pattern of squares taken in Downtown Fort Worth
http://jicophotography.tumblr.com/post/16453483639/windows-downtown-fort-worth
Add me in google+: jico gallana
Thanks.
January 25th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Hmmm…none of the HTML showed up so I am trying this again.
I took this photo 2 weeks ago while I was at CES but I didn’t process it until today. I noticed this challenge a couple days ago and thought it would fit perfectly!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/computer-eyes/6751721441/
January 25th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
Cola candy….
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.187734424640008.48232.183390041741113&type=3
January 25th, 2012 at 9:23 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005857@N00/5506431125/
and some winter patterns…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005857@N00/5506653776/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14005857@N00/5506646028/
January 25th, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Totally new at this….. I think I posted in the wrong thread.
Please have a look, I know it still needs work, but just thought the patterns reflecting is suitable in this challenge !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14813742@N03/sets/72157628986324069/
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 am
http://www.nmorrisphotography.com/p949457696/h1e8670d5#h1e8670d5
January 26th, 2012 at 3:46 am
what is the time and date for this challenge?
Thank you
January 26th, 2012 at 4:55 am
a Queue of School buses..:)
January 26th, 2012 at 5:37 am
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/112859858804054802840/albums/5701627650761217345/5701627652094345026?hl=en#photos/112859858804054802840/albums/5701627650761217345
January 26th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Just starting out with photography. Any tips that would have made this photo better would be appreciated.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/astrowildcat/6763743871/
January 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
My take of patterns of a bridge
January 26th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelnallphotography/6763881819/in/photostream
January 26th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybeasley/6764573893/in/photostream
January 27th, 2012 at 12:49 am
January 27th, 2012 at 4:56 am
Indian culture to light a candle at evening with prayer which means we had to go for study in our childhood. Our study time starts with that light.
January 27th, 2012 at 5:04 am
January 27th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Just took this a while ago. My friend she picked it up and was walking with it.
January 27th, 2012 at 9:32 am
Patterns in Travels
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bones0708/6767819411/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bones0708/6767818593/in/photostream
January 27th, 2012 at 9:37 am
January 27th, 2012 at 10:12 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chelseyannephotography/6767598489/in/photostream
January 27th, 2012 at 10:58 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/75264867@N03/6768106113/in/photostream
January 27th, 2012 at 3:31 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/isis483/6769125837/in/photostream/lightbox/
January 28th, 2012 at 2:40 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/isis483/6769125837/sizes/l/in/photostream/
January 28th, 2012 at 5:13 am
The Patterned Path…
http://mamasyderphotography.blogspot.com/2012/01/patterned-path.html
January 28th, 2012 at 5:33 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/melton-photography/6771936643/
January 28th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autotech103/6773788947/in/photostream
January 28th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autotech103/6773662231/in/photostream
January 28th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Interesting Topic to capture
January 28th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Talking about patterns, what program can I use to convert a photograph of say a Zebra into line converstion.
The zebra being one of natures patterns.
January 29th, 2012 at 12:58 am
Patterns – Steps
Just seeing if this embeds my pic – pretty new to this site (and photography!)
January 29th, 2012 at 10:34 am
I am late, but I will share anyhow…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/erinoz/6778603199/
January 30th, 2012 at 7:34 am
DPS Patterns – not sure if I have posted late, but here are my two contributions.
You would think this assignment would be easy, since patterns are everywhere in our lives. I took a ton of pics, but only a few I thought were worthy enough.
This one is my first pick:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13376703@N07/6784420769/in/photostream
My second pick:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13376703@N07/6784420907/in/photostream
January 30th, 2012 at 5:27 pm
http://www.ncc-studio.ro/blog/patterns-weekly-photography-challenge/
February 1st, 2012 at 1:03 am
My photo for the patterns assignment.
February 1st, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Here’s mine.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aprna/6800203589/in/photostream
February 1st, 2012 at 9:30 pm
kind of a pattern… a crazy cool light pattern
http://anotherphotographynoob.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/olafur/
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:28 am
I selected these patterns..let me know how you find them.
https://picasaweb.google.com/113199798192711525191/DigitalPhotographySchoolSubmittions
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:30 am
DPS challenge – Patterns
My amplifier in the evening. Lots of dust on it, should clean it i suppose
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marakino/6791691077/
February 2nd, 2012 at 8:18 am
My bed cover..looked a nice pattern!
From Digital Photography School Submittions
Copenhagen windows
From Digital Photography School Submittions
Hannover, Germany (This one was taken by my friend Daniel Jagadisan)
From Digital Photography School Submittions
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:14 pm
My try
February 5th, 2012 at 4:22 am
Mind blowing captures. These images gave me a new idea to photograph things in different way
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