Summer Scavenger Photo Challenge - Cultivate Creativity Series

When we moved from Shanghai, our friends group created a photo scavenger hunt as a way to stay in touch. It was a lot of fun and surprising how many items we found and how different they were.

It’s not what you look at that matters….It’s what you see.

~Henry David Thoreau

So….I thought it would be fun to make a scavenger list for Summer 2023 as part of our Cultivate Creativity Series!

There's nothing like a good scavenger hunt to inspire creative thinking and to keep your eyes focused on “out of the ordinary items!”

Here is a list of 30 unusual items that are sure to provide a fun challenge for all ages. There are no rules and you do not have to find these in list order!


Made on 23rd Summer 2023 Photo Challenge

  1. A seashell that looks like it has a face

  2. Something that's round, but not a ball

  3. A flower that's taller than you

  4. A painted rock

  5. Something that's the same color as the sky

  6. An insect with unusual coloring

  7. Something that's older than your grandparents

  8. A tree with a shape that's not typical

  9. An object that casts a distinct shadow

  10. A hand-painted sign for a local farmer's market

  11. A fruit that you've never heard of before

  12. Something that's oddly shaped, but naturally occurring

  13. A unique street art installation

  14. A creature that's camouflaged in its surroundings

  15. A reflection that creates an optical illusion

  16. A scene that looks like it could be from a fairy tale

  17. A pattern created by natural elements

  18. A photo of a messy, yet delicious BBQ meal

  19. An object that's both transparent and colorful

  20. A cute retro camper van

  21. A landmark that's not typically photographed

  22. An old-fashioned ice cream stand

  23. A quirky public sculpture

  24. A street performer entertaining a crowd

  25. A bird feather found in nature

  26. A rock with a natural hole in it

  27. A piece of driftwood shaped like a sea creature

  28. A cloud shaped like an animal

  29. A flower growing in an unusual place

  30. A deserted building with interesting features

Plus 5 Bonus finds!

An animal track in the sand or dirt

A vintage car parked on the street

A hot air balloon in flight

A Summer storm

A structure being consumed by nature

Take a snapshot of the list and keep it with you as your explore the world!

Use your imagination and if you want to share your photos use #inspringmaterial on instagram.

Grab your camera or smartphone and get ready to discover the beauty, fun, and adventure that the season has to offer.

Happy photo hunting!


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