Welcome Ritva Sillanmäki, who enters the Lens-Artists Team with her first challenge – Window Shopping. Since most of my photography is outside, or inside looking out, I had to dig a bit deeper into my archives for this one! Fortunately for me, she gave us alternative ideas, so here goes.
In last week’s post I included a photo of the beautifully carved carousel animals at the Carousel Museum in Albany, OR. Above is the door that welcomes guests. If you look closely through the glass, you will see horses, a zebra, a giraffe and a lion waiting to be your favorite ride!
Above left, the door into the St. Louis National Blues Museum, and right a display featuring “Papa” John Creach.
Above, a very curious Song Sparrow on the screen outside my window. Was it shopping for bugs? On the right a junk/antique store that was full of curiosities.
Bait, snacks, lures, pop and advise all available – one person at a time!
November, 2007 on the Ferry from Anacortes, WA to Orcas Island. There were almost no other people on this crossing which was very unusual. Window shopping here is looking out to see all the islands of the San Juan archipelago. Would I want to have a cabin on one of these little ones, only accessible by boat? How about a vacation stay on Lopez?
Lindy Low LeCoq 
This was a unique and fun twist. Thank you for included the carousels again. I laughed at the little sparrow shopping for bugs, sure looks that way doesn’t it? Love the Spirit Lake shot. The photo alone generates curiosity. So picturesque up in the San Juans of WA. I am sure it was a memorable vacation. And yes, a great challenge by Ritva. Thanks, Lindy.
Thank you, Donna. Creighton and I vacationed on Orcas Island every year for about 30 years, bicycling all the islands and enjoying wine with a beautiful sunset view. When I retired, we thought about buying into something there, however the 5 hour trek from Vancouver, was more than we wanted to deal with. We’re happy to have landed in this quiet little place on the Long Beach Peninsula!
Yes, I can understand why. It is truly a trek up there, but worth it when you get there. We used to boat up there once a season. The water is so beautiful, the life so simple and quiet. Tranquility at its finest. What a great place to vacation for so many years….
Very nicely done, Lindy. I loved seeing your take for the challenge. The view from inside to outside was very effective. Great photos!
Thank you, Egídio. I must admit to being more of a nature photographer, so I had to get creative on this challenge!
You and me, Lindy. I am more comfortable around nature and love photographing it. I do like when such challenges come along and make me think outside the box.
Loved the sparrow and the ferry ones. A wonderful and different take on the challenge, Lindy.
Thank you, Sofia. It was very unusual to have an empty Ferry to roam around with my camera. I had a lot of fun!
I love the door handles in your opening image, but you’ve now introduced me to the Blues Museum. Now I have to visit! Great images for this theme!
Those door handles are a total “welcome, come on in , let’s have some fun,” invitation! I featured the Blues Museum in a post last year. Here’s the link to persuade you even more! https://lindylecoq.com/2023/10/12/lens-artists-photo-challenge-270-on-display/
Thanks for your kindness about my topic, your take on it is just lovely. “Papa” John Creach – I really liked this and the door handles, how wonderful and creative. The last shot from the ferry I really liked the composition of it.
Great photos. Love those door handles!!
Thanks, John. Those door handles are a total “welcome, come on in , let’s have some fun!” invitation. Cheers.
Well done Lindy – I absolutely loved the door handles on your opening image, so fun! Terrific examples, fun twist on “window shopping” the islands!
Oh, Tina! This one was a real challenge for me. So glad I was able to put together something interesting, if a bit off-beat!
A bit late I am – but loved your take on! The handles are my favourites!
Those door handles invite us in saying, “welcome, come on in, let’s have some fun!”
They do!
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Great post Lindy! Loved those handles.
Thank you Anne. Those door handles invite us to come in and have some fun. What is on the other side is equally wonderful!
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