The current (Negative Space) contest is over and we all anxiously await the results...it's unlikely there'll be another one for awhile, though we all enjoy them for the attention to detail, originality, and creativity they promote...with that in mind then, plus some of the heated discussion threads recently, it seemed a good time to initiate a challenge or invitation of sorts...borrowing from one of the groups over at Red Bubble, I'd like to suggest the posting of some images that illustrate the feeling of stillness, quiet, peacefulness, calm... where the mood is subtle yet unmistakable...where stillness speaks...

All members and genres eligible and welcome to participate...limit images submitted to two only...preferably new, not previously posted images, though that need not be strictly adhered to if you feel there is currently something in your gallery that fits the theme well...

Any wishing to participate, please post a link to your image(s) on this thread OR if you don't know how to create a link then post the title of your image(s) here so we know where to find them in your gallery...

I am setting a deadline of Monday, April 6th and will not be participating myself...

Depending on the number of those that do participate, I may (?) after the deadline is over, invite some other active members on the site who have also chosen not to join in, to aid in the determination of the top 3 images that best fit the criteria...keeping in mind the COC of course...

This is NOT a formal contest...there will be NO prizes awarded...nope, not a darn thing...and I'll admit, the theme not overly unique...just something to shoot for, a little recognition for your efforts, and maybe if we're lucky, some of the subject matter will spill over and restore some of the friendly atmosphere this site is known for...anyone interested?...it starts NOW!