I’m not much of a trickster when it comes to photography, however I do enjoy “thinking outside the box,” as in the shot below of a Brown Garden Snail taken at ground level.

Another example, is this ‘Dune Rune’. Alloniscus is a seaside wood louse that burrows just under the sand surface at night leaving images I call Dune Runes. To see other examples of this tricky critters writing and design skills, click on the Dune Runes link at the top of my blog.

Also, I find it fun to photograph objects that others have repurposed in unconventional and creative ways, like the Sedum-filled case below…

…and this human-sized bird nest with an invitation for passersby to curl up in it, take a nap, take a selfie or just reflect upon life .

I’ll close with another favorite perspective. Donna has an example of this technique in her introduction of this week’s challenge. Below we see a sandy beach leading to the ocean shore and cloudy sky above framed by a large driftwood tree stump. I am so looking forward to taking shots like this with my new camera! I’m sure the photos will be much sharper focused. Maybe I’ll do a compare/contrast for a Wordless Wednesday – stay tuned!















Your post was fun and engaging as always, Lindy. The snail was a great capture, and it was probably wondering what the heck you were doing. Clearly not afraid, or it wouldn’t be reaching for you. I have always loved your dune runes and in fact came across some on our trip last year, not knowing how they were made. There is amazing purpose and a calling for all of us, even lice. Creative gardening was a nice add. I am amazed at the ideas people come up with for planters. The case was unique. I loved more the nest. lol. I think you should hide behind a tree and see if there are any takers. Best selfie station ever!
The beach view is a breath of fresh air! Thanks for coming along Lindy. I always look forward to your creativity. Have a nice weekend.
Thank you, Donna. That nest was in the front yard of a house my writing mentor and I walked by on a ramble in Portland before Covid hit.
How fun to walk with a writing mentor…too.
You keep getting more intense!
Terrific choices Lindy – all of your captures were things that were completely new to me which was fun! The creepy crawler in your opener is one I might stay a bit farther away from I’ll admit. The nest, on the other hand, would be worth a try!
Dune rune!
And you helped me identify the “authors”!