A triptych is devided in three sections, usually in three panels. Traditionally, the middle panel is the focus of the three and thus sometimes is a bit larger. Thematically the panels can be connected any which way you want.
Here are a few examples for different treatments:
The same subject – interpreted three times.
Three panels of the same thing – through the lens of time.
One building stretched over three panels.
Three of a kind and not of a kind.
Ordinarily, a triptych has three vertical panels but horizontal works as well.
And finally, an action triptych – the traditional form varied to have one of the side panels bigger than the other two.
With what variations can you come up? Have fun playing around!
Link your post to Leanne at
Monochrome Madness: Make it a Triptych!
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Great theme, had me thinking, here is mine https://sillarit.com/2026/01/27/monochrome-madness-52-triples-threes-and-triptychs/
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https://dailymusing57.com/2026/01/27/monochrome-madness-triples-threes-and-triptychs/
Great theme and fun putting together
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Thanks and I’m happy you had fun!
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This is a great theme Elke. Here is my take on the topic, hopefully I did it right:https://wanderingteresa.com/triptychs-in-monochrome/
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A horizontal triptych, too, Elke! I like them all xx
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Thanks Jo, much appreciated.
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I love the artistic, unique way you laid out the silverware! This was such a good demonstration. There are lots of ways to accomplish the effect.
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Thanks, Marsha! 😊
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great theme choice Elke, had my creative juices flowing and all my other chores went out the window!! Oh well!
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Those chores won’t walk away. I’m glad you joined the challenge – I liked your triptychs very much.
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thank you
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I really like how you have given us lots of great examples Elke. I think these are great.
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Thanks so much, Leanne.
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This is a great theme, I’d like to know how you managed these. I’ve had a go but I don’t think its quite right!
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I’m sure you did fine – besides there is no right or wrong (at worst, which I’m sure you didn’t do, you can always claim “creativity!”). I’ll be over now to look at your pictures.
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Thanks Elke ☺️
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https://travelswithali.com/2026/01/28/birds-of-a-feather-monochrome-triptych/
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What a fun challenge! Here’s mine – https://heavenssunshine.com/after-the-winter-storm/
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I’m glad you thought it was fun. And your result prooved that fun makes for great posts.
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Thanks! 😊
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Love the edit on the silverware, very artistic.
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Thanks, Dawn. I appreciate your comment.
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I was so pleased to see you propose this theme as it’s something we’ve been exploring in my photography group. You explain the concept very clearly and have some interesting and varied examples. I especially like the final action shot – it’s very effective with this treatment 🙂 And I would never have thought of a vertical triptych!
I’ve stuck to just one process, with variations, and just one subject matter too: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-floral-triptychs-in-monochrome/
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Thanks, Sarah. Glad you like my “landing” triptrych. I’ll be over to look at your post presently.
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I like your idea, and triptychs are something I don’t do often. Here’s my contribution:
https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/continuum/
I loved your examples.
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You’ve chosen a difficult theme for this week.
I really like your pictures, especially the third and last ones.
Here is my contribution to Challenge Week, https://wp.me/pfnz9O-108
Many greetings, Robert
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If it were easy it wouldn’t be that much fun now, would it? 😊
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