Greetings ASEAN Hivers, blue is the name of the game for this week's challenge, so open your cameras and get ready to snap shots once again.

💙 Everything Is Blue 🥏

👨‍💻 Week #81 👩‍💻

^{October 23rd ➡️ October 30th, 2023}

     The previous week's photography challenge was such a hit that I decided to another one, only this week's challenge is blue-themed. Anything you can find that is blue is fair game for this challenge. Flowers, toys, skies, food, books, even blue people will all work if the right color is involved. No need to close your cameras folks, the photography fun continues this week for another round.

     As will all challenges, the writing is also an important component, so don't forget to tell a story, even if it is just technical details about the who, when, where, why of your shots. If you feel a strong to paint yourself blue for this challenge, it will not be discouraged, but note that it is not encouraged also. Blue, blue, blue, it's a simple rule, so have fun with this week's challenge, and now let's see the winners of last week's challenge.....

Week #80 ASEAN Hive Challenge Winners
🤳 Photography Challenge | Smiles 😊

     It was nearly impossible to choose three winners for this challenge because there were so many outstanding entries. I did however force myself to make some decisions, but many posts were so good that I chose to give out Ecency tips as some extra rewards for notable entries. It was so lovely seeing the many smiles of our little ASEAN Hive Community. Thanks to all the participants for making this one a lively challenge.

1st Prize 🏆 10% Beneficiary & 125 Ecency Points

#80 | ASEAN Hive Community Photography Challenge | Smiles | Familia
by: @poortrader

Have you ever wondered why people smile? There are many reasons, actually, and it depends on the person giving that smile. This is because smiles can have different meanings. In my younger years, I thought that smiles only occurred during happy moments. I thought a smile could only be the result of something positive. As I graduated from high school and went to college, my family deteriorated. I found out that my father had gotten involved with a third party.

2nd Prize 🥈 6% Beneficiary & 75 Ecency Points

ASEAN Hive Photography Challenge | Smiles - Surrounded by Flowers at Sirao Flower Farm in Cebu, Philippines
by: @itravelrox

Do you think I was surrounded by tulip fields in Amsterdam? How I wish, it is one of my bucket lists to go to the Netherlands to see the tulip fields someday. Anyway, let me enjoy the Celosia flowers on a flower farm instead.

3rd Prize 🥉 4% Beneficiary & 50 Ecency Points

ASEAN Hive Community Challenge #80: Photography Challenge | Smiles 😊
by: @tegoshei

Do you guys know the song "SMILE" by Nat King Cole? It's the first thing that came to mind when I saw the challenge this week. It's an old song, but it's a classic... and I love it! The lyrics is especially good because it talks about smiling through life. There might be heartaches, darkness and whatever challenges we face in life, but it'd still be worthwhile... if we just SMILE.

👨‍💻 Week #81 Challenge 👩‍💻

Sponsored by

@JustinParke

🏆 1st prize - 10% Post Beneficiary & 125 Ecency Points
🥈 2nd prize 6% Post Beneficiary & 75 Ecency Points
🥉 3rd prize - 4% Post Beneficiary & 50 Ecency Points

👨‍⚖️ Challenge Rules ⚖️

• post body must contain a minimum 250+ word count
• entry must be published in the ASEAN Hive Community
• first tag must be #aseanhive (optional tags like #photography welcome too)
• participants must share their post link in the comments section below
• mention the ASEAN Hive Challenge "Everything Is Blue" somewhere in your title or post body
• submit entries before this post countdown is finished

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