Welcome to Nordic Lens!
We’re Nordic Lens, a vibrant and welcoming community that invites photography enthusiasts of all skill levels to embark on a captivating journey of visual storytelling.
In other words, we love photography here!
Our bi-weekly photo challenges provide a space where creativity has no limits, and every participant, from professional photographers to those just playing around for fun, is not only welcomed but celebrated.
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A Community of Creativity and Support: Nordic Lens is more than just a community for photo challenges; it's a supportive community that thrives on the exchange of ideas, techniques, and the shared joy of capturing moments. Not one entry is the same.
If you want constructive feedback, just ask and someone will provide. Do you need inspiration for your next shoot or story? Have a look at the previous challenges, their winners and entries. Let the visuals guide you.
I guarantee you’ll get inspired.
Nordic Lens aims to be your creative sanctuary because we welcome creativity, in fact, we thrive on it.
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Behind the Lens: Is an upcoming series where we’ll turn the spotlight from the photos to the incredible photographers behind them. It’s meant to be a tribute to the rich tapestry of talent that defines our wonderful community, while serving as an opportunity to connect on a more personal level with the individuals who’s helped bring Nordic Lens to life.
A celebration if you will.
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Diverse Themes: In our bi-weekly photo challenges we love the diversity which is our themes. So far we have covered Black & White, Splash of Colo(u)r, Halloween, Duality and even the colo(u)r Orange plus many more.
There are even more diverse themes in the pipeline, so don’t you worry, you’re bound to find one that fits you just perfectly.
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Join the Vibrancy: To join in on this visual odyssey with us, make sure to subscribe today. Stay on top of our bi-weekly challenges, immerse yourself in the stories of fellow photographers, and become part of a community that celebrates the art of photography.
Nordic Lens is not just about photography; it's also about building connections, nurturing creativity, and finding beauty in every frame. We welcome creativity and as I’ve said, we thrive on it.
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You don’t need to be a professional: We don’t just have diverse themes here, but also diverse talent. Some are professional photographers, some seasoned, some beginners and some who do it just for fun.
So don’t worry if you believe you’re out of your league here, because you’re not, we welcome everyone no matter their skill level.
We’re a very welcoming bunch and we’d love to have you.
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It’s about having fun: We love to have fun with our challenges, which is why creativity is such a staple here in our community. How you interpret the theme is what matters and what makes your entry unique.
That’s what I personally love about Nordic Lens and the community we foster.
Everyone brings their own unique perspective to interpreting each theme—making it a truly personal and special experience for everyone.
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Join Nordic Lens today and let every click of the shutter capture not just an image but a moment in our collective journey of creativity and self-expression.
Welcome to a community where the lens becomes a bridge between individual stories and the shared creativity amongst others.
We’d love to have you!
Photo Challenge Winners of 2023:
Kerani Arpaia - Splash of Colo(u)r
Harry Watson - Single Sentence Summary
Christian Näthler - Capturing Duality
Debs Stott - Everyday Details
Haley Hopkins - Capturing Tranquility
Claudia Wilde - Orange
Bryn Robinson - Cozy
Georgia Garnett - Halloween/Spooky/Spoopy
Eva-Maria Smith - Candid Moments
Katie Williams - Black & White
Pierre François D. - November
FAQ
How can I see other peoples submissions to the challenges?
You can either wait for the email where I announce the winner and runner-ups, or you could have a look at this handy little quick guide that Cheryl put together for us.
I want to support you but you don’t have paid posts activated, how can I support you and your work?
I don’t have paid posts activated as I rather not deal with Stripe, but if you really want to support me you can subscribe, restack and share my posts and if you want to go the extra mile, you can buy me a coffee through my Ko-Fi here.
How can I be a part of the Behind the Lens series?
At the moment it’s invite only, but I’ll be doing calls moving forward to people in the community that I would like to feature.
Behind the Lens Season I
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Pierre François D.
Haley Circelli
Leanna Julius
Kerani Arpaia
Laura Durban
Tamzin Merivale
Bryn Robinson
Laura Lewis
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Behind the Lens Magazine
Virtual Photography Series
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Nordic Lens wouldn’t be here without you or your support!
Join us to become a part of a fun, happy, helpful, talented, respectful and supportive photography community.
How to Support PatrikL & Nordic Lens?
With the exception of subscribing, restacking and sharing my bi-weekly photo challenges and Behind the Lens posts, you can also support me (Patrik) through buying me a coffee through my Ko-Fi page.
Every cent will go to supporting my addiction to coffee so I can keep doing these challenges and support this lovely community in many more ways down the line. I will never ask nor expect any monetary support, I’m keeping this as an option for those who would like to support what I’m building here.
Have a wonderful day! Hope to see you in the challenges!
Why not just activate paid posts? I don’t want to deal with the headache that is Stripe.
But Who is Patrik L?
I’m Patrik, hello!
I have over a decade worth of experience in quality assurance for digital files, digital marketing, content creation and graphic/web design. I’m also known to dabble a bit in photography during my spare time as evident from my self-portrait below and my photo challenges.
Say ‘Hello’ in Notes or Tag me in a post or anything really if you’d feel like it!
Patrik L of Nordic Lens - Formerly known as Nordic Thoughts.
Have a Great Day!
