This week’s photo challenge is “From Lines to Patterns“.
I would have liked to show the Nazca lines from the air in Peru; but since this trip is still on my wish list, instead, I will show a collage of photos from my archive.
Never tired of showing the lines of columns in the underground reservoir in Istanbul, Turkey. The lines of columns flared out into curvy arches at the column tops; showing another pattern which blends well with the columns.
The arch bridge in Switzerland is my other favorite image for showing lines and curves. Clean vertical solid lines springing from the circular arch of an motorway bridge support the bridge deck.
I like the silvery vertical lines of the organ assembly in a church of the Baltics.
The neat lines of the windows at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, a design by I M Pei, are some of the most pleasing lines for the eyes.
Looking up the roof of the aquarium in Okinawa, we were attracted by the repetitive pattern of the inverted V-shaped structural elements which formed the roof.
Also in Japan are some bamboo which grow so tall and straight, terminating into a natural pattern of bamboo leaves at the top.
Back in Beijing, China, the irregular pattern of illuminated blue bubbles forming the walls of the “Cube” built for the Olympic Games looked really amazing at night.
In Hong Kong, the circular columns and patterns on the balustrades at Heritage 1881 in TsimShaTsui presented an interesting visual effect.
The many tall buildings in the Central business area of Hong Kong island offer sight of the many contemporary arrangement of lines and patterns.
I wish I have more images on patterns but I don’t think I got many of them. Please enjoy!
retireediary 
Beautiful photos Michael, the light in the first one is stunning
I also like the first one best. Regards, Michael
[ Smiles ] Oh, this is a nice one!
Thank you 🙂
An absolutely fabulous collection of photos for this challenge!
Many thanks, as usual, to your kind comments 🙂
I like how you always have a different theme with a new shape on hand. Makes one appreciate all that is taken-for-granted in life.
I always tried to see whether I can interpret it from a fresh angle – if I manage to find the right photo in my archive. Thank you 🙂
Just wonderful – fabulous images!
Thank you 🙂
I just love picture # 3- the silvery vertical lines of the organ.
That’s good – I did a screening before finally posting the picture. I almost missed this one. Thank you 🙂
Reblogged this on Lavender Turquois.
Many thanks for the reblogging 🙂
Powerful images, Michael. I’ve visited the underground cistern in Istanbul and it is truly an amazing place. You captured the light perfectly.
Hi Kong, it is one of the most attractive scenes. Glad that you like it. regards, Michael
Exquisite photos!
Thank you 🙂
Great images of lines and patterns! It’s all about quality, not quantity!
You are so right. Thank you 🙂
I wanted to take some time to tell you how very much I enjoy your site. Have a wonderful day/night. Belinda
Hi Belinda, thank you for your continued visiting and the kind words!
The pleasure is mine.
🙂
You’ve been to wonderful places Michael. I’ve seen a documentary on the underground reservoirs in Turkey. Apparently, they repurposed parts from ‘old’ buildings…HA, ironic.
Hi Boomdeeadda, you have been to many places too. Thank you for your comment 🙂
retireediary – I really enjoy your pictures I an continually amazed by the places you have been and the sights you have seen. What an inspiration.
I hope I am able to travel a bit more and share with everybody. Thank you 🙂
I like that the first image has the light moving upward–nicely captured.
Thank you 🙂
I love the symmetry within those photos!
Thank you 🙂
Wonderful series of photographs. I enjoyed the wide variety of subjects about the theme. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you like the photos. Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous shots!
Thank you 🙂
Fantastic variety of photos for this theme! I especially like the “Cube” because of the way the lines form the irregular patterns.
Apart from the Cube, I should have also shown the “Bird’s Nest”. Thank you 🙂
Very nice collection of photos. The Nazca Lines are AMAZING! DO keep them on your list — until you can check them off 🙂
That will be my dream. Thank you 🙂
Very nice abstracts.
Thank you 🙂
Great as always, Michael. Glad you survived that storm. 🙂
Thank you John for the comment and kind concern 🙂
The Turkey and New York pics, I love those!
They are my favorite pics as well. Thank you 🙂
Very nice pictures especially the pattern of illuminated blue bubbles. But special mention I think must be made of that wonderful golden light in the first photograph.
I am happy that you like both photos. Thank you Chrisstov 🙂
Very nice! I love the blue cube shot! How unique!
Thank you Darla 🙂
That organ is positively outstanding, actually beyond words.
I am glad that I have not discarded the organ picture from my screening. Thank you 🙂
These are amazing photos. Blew my mind when I opened your blog. As I scrolled down, just more brilliance. I have entered this blog post as my Pick of the Week for Plum Tree Books. Your post ‘From Lines to Patterns,” impressed me so much. 😀 Jk
Hi The Secret Keeper, thank you so much for entering my blog as your Pick of the Week. I am glad that you like my post. Thanks also for the kind comment 🙂
😀 Your photographs always impress me. I plan on returning later tonight or tomorrow. Only just started taking your images in. What a dream to go to all the places. You bring them to us in amazing captures. 😎 Jk
Hi JK, thanks for your following. I have written almost 290 posts now, it would be a good idea to take the pictures in first. Regards, Michael
Nice collection of lines and images Michael. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you like the pictures. Thank you 🙂
so you, Mr. M…
Many thanks for stopping by and for the comment 🙂
Fabulous Michael!
Many thanks 🙂