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<a href="https://readmedium.com/purple-blue-flowers-reminded-me-of-a-different-country-canada-98af18aa0376"> <div> <div> <h2>Purple-Blue Flowers Reminded Me of a Different Country</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*4xHcku8133OQYSM2WMySbw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="8bcc">Editor Picks by Sandi for Shine! Challenge</h2><p id="4138">I can never scroll past a good dog story, and <a href="undefined">Nicole Anders</a> delivered the goods with a delightfully happy stray dog.</p><div id="a84f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/stray-dog-hogs-the-headlines-7482053f82c7"> <div> <div> <h2>Stray Dog Hogs the Headlines</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: ‘Shine’.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*P4oN0z8xw893GSTZ563LyA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="858f"><a href="undefined">Penny Grubb</a>’s Caped Crusader also delivered the goods with an egg fetish. (Chilli is full of sympathy — she too has been called portly!)</p><div id="2dab" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/which-shiny-beauty-is-for-me-7fd54289b7a4"> <div> <div> <h2>Which Shiny Beauty Is For Me?</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*POoqswnfAzz4QsgxsDn54Q.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3729"><a href="undefined">Judy Walker</a> captured a stunning moment with a broken cherub and a shining rainbow.</p><div id="ee02" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-universe-speaks-to-us-through-symbols-89abacd3c928"> <div> <div> <h2>The Universe Speaks to Us Through Symbols</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*QyoKaHEOObQ2va3Wt6u4XQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="9f27"><a href="undefined">Lisa McAully</a> delivered all the info you need to know about Dragon Fruit — summed up with a single sentence <i>A warning before you plant one: the dragon fruit plant is a jerk.</i></p><div id="b6eb" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/massive-flowers-fit-for-dragons-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-a50a0f64ef95"> <div> <div> <h2>Massive Flowers Fit for Dragons? Here Is What You Need To Know</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*fePVqd1zfZv-tJhkNdiSvA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f023"><a href="undefined">Jason Edmunds</a> served up a delightfully refreshing drink!</p><div id="b86d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge/after-eight-caf%C3%A9-mocha-a7e9b9c9bc6e"> <div> <div> <h2>“After Eight” Café Mocha</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*TNqizErsUUAiFC7cZftKHQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="34b1">Editor Picks by Vidya for Shine! Challenge</h2><p id="b6ca">Being the last to come in with my editor’s picks, I first want to say that I loved Mary’s Ellie’s, and Sandi’s picks. While wishing I could make my list really long, here are my five favorites.</p><p id="bc4e"><a href="undefined">Rhonda Carrier</a> has the amazing talent to capture shadows in her photos. After stressing over which of her fabulous photos to choose, I picked this. Inspiring words told me I need more sunshine! Also, I can never resist a yellow flower!</p><div id="6611" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-blooming-yellow-lily-a8e48def7b36"> <div> <div> <h2>A Blooming Yellow Lily</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*prYcsp9e29wYllFAWKSCuw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6926"><a href="undefined">Shubha Apte</a>’s photo of her balcony garden and story was a meditation experience for me. So soothing, so uplifting! (And I am just a wee bit envious of her plants!)</p><div id="65ac" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-sun-always-shines-after-the-rain-76cb65719842"> <div> <div> <h2>The sun always shines after the rain.</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*JxErChYx2dQJkrWLp4abJA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="0d35">I love <a href="undefined">Dennett</a>’s photography and writing and had missed her during her absence. This story of hers brought a lump to my throat. I am sending her good vibes and holding her in my heart and prayers. May things get better soon for her and Ben. Now, enjoy this beautiful photo — it is the sort of pic that gives me a mini mental vacay.</p><div id="92c1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/hope-200c46cb6506"> <div> <div> <h2>Hope</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_LfTRTiL2L4Lm2Md)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5359">I admire <a href="undefined">David Acaster</a>, his photos, and his writing. I enjoyed this trip to The Fisherman’s Chapel in St Brelade’s Bay. I love monuments and found the story about the chapel interesting.</p><div id="d629" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/theres-more-than-sunshine-in-the-channel-islands-5b01cb4d5c34"> <div> <div> <h2>There’s More Than Sunshine in the Channel Islands</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*mkjkkAvEfXB7ZmI8rB6r5Q.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="cf32">I enjoy <a href="undefined">Indra Raj Pathak</a>’s philosophical stories, and as a lover of nature, this one spoke to me. Nature truly is the best teacher.</p><div id="5873" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/life-and-death-are-inextricably-linked-8312aed0ca4b"> <div> <div> <h2>Life and Death Are Inextricably Linked</h2> <div><h3>Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!”</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*7tvmVCBzsLY4Rj41odtA0A.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h1 id="9fad">Editor Picks for Freestyle Stories</h1><h1 id="0137">“Freestyle” Stories</h1><p id="06d1">For the “Freestyle” category, check out the latest stories under the <a href="https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge/freestyle/home">“Freestyle”</a> tab. For all freestyle stories, check out this <a href="https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge/tagged/freestyle">tab</a>. Ellie, Sandi, Vidya, and I enjoyed reviewing all the freestyle stories. For July &amp; August highlights, <b>we each selected 3 stories </b>that resonated with us.</p><p id="295b">Here are <b>12</b> <b>“Freestyle” stories </b>that wowed for different reasons —out of about<b> 100 </b>freestyle <a href="https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge/tagged/freestyle">submissions</a> <b>to this publication for the last two months.</b></p><h1 id="3ce1">12 stories that wowed Freestyle:</h1><h2 id="cb68">Mary’s Freestyle Picks</h2><p id="b55f">Love the perspective of this photo and story by newbie Medium writer <a href="undefined">Toni Hayes</a>. Welcome to Medium, Toni!</p><div id="3183" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/you-dont-need-to-buy-the-latest-camera-to-take-good-photos-6c03fb2ba6bb"> <div> <div> <h2>You Don’t Need to Buy the Latest Camera to Take Good Photos</h2> <div><h3>The Six Word Story Challenge: Freestyle</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*_mztUMteMPhy32hq_thIsA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="8585">Wouldn’t it be a blast to go on a road trip with <a href="undefined">Anne Bonfert</a>? Check out the antelope she caught!</p><div id="6bc0" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/almost-made-it-across-without-anyone-noticing-1c981b5498e8"> <div> <div>

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    </div><h2 id="ed3b">Ellie’s Freestyle Picks</h2><p id="0ebb">I love the angle <a href="undefined">Diana Lotti</a> took this picture of this street in Cologne, Germany, highlighting the stunning architecture from the streets to the church steeple.</p><div id="12f1" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="32b7">Love this closeup photo of Miss Uma by <a href="undefined">Erika Burkhalter</a>. There is always something haunting about a cat’s eyes (that says…get that thing off my head LOL).</p><div id="6c66" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="15bd">Thank you to everyone who joined in the book stack freestyle challenges. I loved seeing all the different types of books out there and your creativity in spelling your name. I must give 5 stars to <a href="undefined">Sanghita Pal</a> for her excellent stack of books. And a great photo as well!</p><div id="29b9" class="link-block">
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    </div><h2 id="aaa2">Sandi’s Freestyle Picks</h2><p id="6d69"><a href="undefined">Shereen Bingham</a> took us on a delightful fairy tale walk — who wouldn’t want to take a trek through those woods?</p><div id="5cdc" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="c3d7"><a href="undefined">Franzi Kinzel</a> had an important message to impart that I couldn’t ignore.</p><div id="e968" class="link-block">
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    </div><h2 id="81d2">Vidya’s Freestyle Picks</h2><p id="6e2a">As I hummed the song by Sting with the same title, I loved <a href="undefined">Rodrigo S-C</a>’s perfectly framed photo and story — it literally lulled me into a soothing state until I read the last line. Oops.</p><div id="4f85" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="eef9"><a href="undefined">B.R. Shenoy</a>’s adorable photo turned me into a babbling mess. Who can resist a pup who almost hides? Look at those eyes peeking out at you! See if you can solve this rather easy mystery!</p><div id="2386" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="02cc">I enjoyed <a href="undefined">nareeta martin</a>’s gorgeous photo and story. I’ve never seen an artichoke flower before and just couldn't take my eyes off it. That color! Nareeta writes beautifully descriptive stories!</p><div id="5db7" class="link-block">
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    </div><p id="2c8d"><b>Note: </b>This article officially ends the Summer “Shine!” Challenge and no further submissions will be accepted.</p><p id="6328">If you don’t want to miss any future Six Word Photo Story Challenges, please follow me at <a href="undefined">Mary Chang Story Writer</a>, my publication, and<b> </b>subscribe to my stories by hitting the “green envelope” button next to my profile<i>.</i></p><h1 id="6170">Stay tuned for the September Six Word Photo Story Challenge and our One Year Anniversary edition!</h1><p id="e582">I’ll be celebrating Labour Day weekend (aka getting prepared for my second triathlon!), so the September Challenge will be posted in this publication on<b> September 5, 2022. </b>Get those cameras clicking or dig into your photo archives! <b>If you’ve read this far — here’s a hint for September — it will ease your pain.</b></p><p id="a162"><b>Our One Year Anniversary edition will be published September 2, highlighting Top 30 editor picks, viral stories, stats, and more!</b></p><p id="bb8f"><i>If you’d like to be added as a writer and submit to Six Word Photo Story Challenge, please read and follow the <a href="https://readmedium.com/submission-guidelines-layout-82c1dd9fc6f7"></a></i><a href="https://readmedium.com/submission-guidelines-layout-82c1dd9fc6f7"><b>submission guidelines</b></a><b>. Note: </b>Formatting guidelines are unique to this publication <b>— </b>please read the <a href="https://readmedium.com/formatting-your-six-word-photo-story-f7640a61657b">formatting guidelines</a> thoroughly.</p><p id="76ce">— Village hugs, <a href="undefined">Mary Chang Story Writer</a> — Creator &amp; Editor of SWPSC, and the editorial team, <a href="undefined">Ellie Jacobson</a>, <a href="undefined">Sandi Parsons</a>, and <a href="undefined">Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles</a>. Please follow us to stay connected to our Monthly Challenges!</p><h2 id="d9b0">About the Writer</h2><p id="69f7">Mary Chang is the creator, owner, and editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge <a href="https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge">publication </a>— inspired by her original 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge <a href="https://marychang-10894.medium.com/the-6-word-photo-story-summer-challenge-e7c77e18d142">writing prompt</a> (2021) on Medium. She’s also a writer, parent, and fitness enthusiast who takes a good photo sometimes — and loves creating monthly challenges.</p><p id="bc7b"><b><i>Fueled by cartwheels, laughter, and encouraging people to shine</i>.</b> Read her blog at <a href="http://www.marychangstorywriter.com/">www.marychangstorywriter.com</a></p></article></body>
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Photography, Shine! Summer Prompt

“Shine!” Six Words & a Photo: July & August Conclusion

SWPSC: “Shine!” & Freestyle Stories — Summer Conclusion

Stanley Park shines through crystal ball.

Summer’s almost over, but I predict my view of Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park will transform through fall, winter, and spring, as will the stories in this publication.

Summer “Shine!” Challenge Conclusion

Gratitude to our editors, Ellie Jacobson, Sandi Parsons & Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, for their ongoing efforts in handling submissions for the past two months. Special shout out to Ellie for her “What Makes You Shine?” story (story hugged my heart), to Sandi for her “Being an Auntie” story (a unicorn shine obsession, and the best auntie ever, I bet!), and to Vidya for “The Mirror” (love the burst of shine Vidya receives when she holds this magical mirror.)

Editors’ Picks for Shine! Challenge

Thank you to all the contributing writers this month for sharing your diverse Shine! stories — it was a pleasure reviewing the stories for this diverse prompt. We selected 20 stories (out of 150+ submissions) for the Shine! Challenge that either stood out, were unusual or vibrant, or delivered a message that hugged our hearts, made us laugh, or inspired us. Each editor selected 5 stories.

For the “Shine!” category, check out the latest stories under the “Monthly Challenge” tab. For all stories in this category, check out this tab.

Editor Picks by Mary for Shine! Challenge

Flashdance Wannabe — this photo and story by Judy Walker delighted me! Even plants can come to life to shine — by dancing!

Great Morning Shine barn story by Kim McKinney — an NFL football player embraces his wealth by giving back to the community to feed the hungry while teaching his children the meaning of work and giving to others less fortunate.

Always a joy to Rise & Shine with pockett dessert’s soulful stories and stunning photography.

A clever take on the Shine! Challenge with a unique photo perspective with the lovely locks of hair and shadows by Tabula Rasa. Who knew Warm Concrete could transform your day?

Kris Cochran’s photo in the “Right Light” caught my eye right away — did this magnificent bird pop out of a fairytale or the dinosaur age?

Editor Picks by Ellie for Shine! Challenge

Osan Fernando captured the shine and beauty of fall leaves in this photo — who else is excited for autumn to begin?!

I love how the shining light is casting a glow below the bare trees. What a great shot by Barb Dalton 🇺🇦.

I want to sit on the bench in Sanghita Pal’s shining photo. I love how the tree frames this image of the sky meeting the sea.

I’m a sucker for tree shots, and Divina Grey captured a shining moment while looking up in this photo.

I love how the light brings such softness to the flowers in this photo by Kaori Mitsui.

Editor Picks by Sandi for Shine! Challenge

I can never scroll past a good dog story, and Nicole Anders delivered the goods with a delightfully happy stray dog.

Penny Grubb’s Caped Crusader also delivered the goods with an egg fetish. (Chilli is full of sympathy — she too has been called portly!)

Judy Walker captured a stunning moment with a broken cherub and a shining rainbow.

Lisa McAully delivered all the info you need to know about Dragon Fruit — summed up with a single sentence A warning before you plant one: the dragon fruit plant is a jerk.

Jason Edmunds served up a delightfully refreshing drink!

Editor Picks by Vidya for Shine! Challenge

Being the last to come in with my editor’s picks, I first want to say that I loved Mary’s Ellie’s, and Sandi’s picks. While wishing I could make my list really long, here are my five favorites.

Rhonda Carrier has the amazing talent to capture shadows in her photos. After stressing over which of her fabulous photos to choose, I picked this. Inspiring words told me I need more sunshine! Also, I can never resist a yellow flower!

Shubha Apte’s photo of her balcony garden and story was a meditation experience for me. So soothing, so uplifting! (And I am just a wee bit envious of her plants!)

I love Dennett’s photography and writing and had missed her during her absence. This story of hers brought a lump to my throat. I am sending her good vibes and holding her in my heart and prayers. May things get better soon for her and Ben. Now, enjoy this beautiful photo — it is the sort of pic that gives me a mini mental vacay.

I admire David Acaster, his photos, and his writing. I enjoyed this trip to The Fisherman’s Chapel in St Brelade’s Bay. I love monuments and found the story about the chapel interesting.

I enjoy Indra Raj Pathak’s philosophical stories, and as a lover of nature, this one spoke to me. Nature truly is the best teacher.

Editor Picks for Freestyle Stories

“Freestyle” Stories

For the “Freestyle” category, check out the latest stories under the “Freestyle” tab. For all freestyle stories, check out this tab. Ellie, Sandi, Vidya, and I enjoyed reviewing all the freestyle stories. For July & August highlights, we each selected 3 stories that resonated with us.

Here are 12 “Freestyle” stories that wowed for different reasons —out of about 100 freestyle submissions to this publication for the last two months.

12 stories that wowed Freestyle:

Mary’s Freestyle Picks

Love the perspective of this photo and story by newbie Medium writer Toni Hayes. Welcome to Medium, Toni!

Wouldn’t it be a blast to go on a road trip with Anne Bonfert? Check out the antelope she caught!

Wondrous simplicity here with Ian Hanson. I fantasized about taking off, traveling in this wheeled beauty, and becoming a minimalist. This photograph draws people in and captures the ideal six-word story to go along with it. Plus, doesn’t everybody love a great butt?

Ellie’s Freestyle Picks

I love the angle Diana Lotti took this picture of this street in Cologne, Germany, highlighting the stunning architecture from the streets to the church steeple.

Love this closeup photo of Miss Uma by Erika Burkhalter. There is always something haunting about a cat’s eyes (that says…get that thing off my head LOL).

Thank you to everyone who joined in the book stack freestyle challenges. I loved seeing all the different types of books out there and your creativity in spelling your name. I must give 5 stars to Sanghita Pal for her excellent stack of books. And a great photo as well!

Sandi’s Freestyle Picks

Shereen Bingham took us on a delightful fairy tale walk — who wouldn’t want to take a trek through those woods?

Gauri Sirur took us on a delightful tango.

Franzi Kinzel had an important message to impart that I couldn’t ignore.

Vidya’s Freestyle Picks

As I hummed the song by Sting with the same title, I loved Rodrigo S-C’s perfectly framed photo and story — it literally lulled me into a soothing state until I read the last line. Oops.

B.R. Shenoy’s adorable photo turned me into a babbling mess. Who can resist a pup who almost hides? Look at those eyes peeking out at you! See if you can solve this rather easy mystery!

I enjoyed nareeta martin’s gorgeous photo and story. I’ve never seen an artichoke flower before and just couldn't take my eyes off it. That color! Nareeta writes beautifully descriptive stories!

Note: This article officially ends the Summer “Shine!” Challenge and no further submissions will be accepted.

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Stay tuned for the September Six Word Photo Story Challenge and our One Year Anniversary edition!

I’ll be celebrating Labour Day weekend (aka getting prepared for my second triathlon!), so the September Challenge will be posted in this publication on September 5, 2022. Get those cameras clicking or dig into your photo archives! If you’ve read this far — here’s a hint for September — it will ease your pain.

Our One Year Anniversary edition will be published September 2, highlighting Top 30 editor picks, viral stories, stats, and more!

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— Village hugs, Mary Chang Story Writer — Creator & Editor of SWPSC, and the editorial team, Ellie Jacobson, Sandi Parsons, and Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles. Please follow us to stay connected to our Monthly Challenges!

About the Writer

Mary Chang is the creator, owner, and editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication — inspired by her original 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge writing prompt (2021) on Medium. She’s also a writer, parent, and fitness enthusiast who takes a good photo sometimes — and loves creating monthly challenges.

Fueled by cartwheels, laughter, and encouraging people to shine. Read her blog at www.marychangstorywriter.com

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