There are many ways to fill the frame when taking photos, and Anne of Slow Shutter Speed, offers a master-class in her Lens-Artists challenge this week. In addition to getting up-close to subjects (physically or with a telephoto lens), the scene itself may be the story and nothing distracts from it. Here in the Pacific Northwest this Autumn, we have been drenched by a series of atmospheric rivers, “a narrow corridor or filament of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere.” (Wikipedia) This week, as I walked to the beach between downpours, this cloud formation was racing north. I captured the moment with my iPhone.
There are at least three Anna’s Hummingbirds who visit our feeder when we’re at Long Beach. I was happy to have an opportunity to focus in with my telephoto lens and get a detailed shot of this female.
When a young gray whale washed ashore on our beach a few years ago, it was an unhappy sight. However I did get a few interesting photos of the creature. The middle shot below is of the whale’s baleen, with a fly gleaning the hairs. The left side is a winter shot of a Queen Anne’s Lace blossom, and to the right is a By-the-Wind Sailor – Vallela vallela, blown onto the sand after a storm.
Below, a close up of the large fresnel light that once was housed in North Head Lighthouse.
I’ll finish this fun exploration with a Chihuly glass sculpture, one I almost missed as it was way up in the top of the Climatron at the St. Louis Botanical Garden. I used my telephoto to get a decent shot, then in post processing, rotated and cropped it to achieve the finished photo below.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Cool photo of the lighthouse, Lindy!
Thank you!
Gettin’ close. Well done!
Thanks Ralph! I’m having fun with my new camera.
When I try to comment and compliment,it says I’ve already said that. Nice closeness.
Hmmmmm
Such great photos, Lindy. I really liked the last two, especially, with the glass reflections and full frame you provided. Nice job!
Thank you! That lens was mesmerizing .
The sky picture is very atmospheric, but I think the Chihuly is my favourite.
Thank you Susan. I love the Chihuly too and had it made into a photo on canvas for my sister!
The lighthouse, Wow! The first image is great, and I love the bird capture.
Thanks Amy!
Beautiful choices, Lindy! And glad you didn’t miss the Chihuly chandelier – because it was maybe a chandelier?
Yes it was! I saw the sign for it in among the plants and finally figured out to look up😊
Great frame filling Lindy. Your choices were great. Well done.
Thank you, Anne!
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