This week Patti returns to host the Lens-Artists Challenge with an invitation to share our mysterious images. Her post provides several fine photos and explanations to help us get in the spirit.
When I came upon this wedding altar on Long Beach, it was a windy September day. Rain was coming my way with a bit of sunshine struggling through the clouds, creating a vision of the mystical.
Though it looks like the open maw of a dangerous creature, this photo is of a large hole in a huge timber that had washed ashore in winter storms. It confirms my belief that one should always take a look inside holes like this to see what mystery might be hidden there.
Patti points out that damaged or forgotten places have an inherent sense of mystery. Why am I taking his photo of an old pharmacy and saloon in Oakesdale, WA? I asked myself. Well, because it is shadowy, and enigmatic, and just right for this post!
What’s beyond the bend? Out in nature, on a trail with no other human beings around, I feel comfortable. The wind is blowing, my beagles are snuffling, and there’s always a bit of wonder at what mystery is just around the corner.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lindy, what a great post! You picked excellent photos to illustrate the challenge. I loved how poetic the opening image was.
Thank you, Egidio. Sometimes, as with the altar image, I am in awe when I come upon a vision like it.
Lindy, I love your mysterious images! The wedding alter on the beach with the storm coming is my favorite. I also really like the old drug store. Great collection!
Thank you, Beth. The altar photo seems to be the favorite of many. It was fun to finally have a challenge in which featuring the old drug store fit!
Hi Lindy. Thanks for the warm welcome! I love your post, especially the first image, the last and the abandoned saloon and drug store. Interesting set of businesses side by side!!
Thank you, Patti. That’s what I thought too when I saw that empty facade!!
Wonderful response Lindy – I especially loved the atmospheric river image. Did it pour after you captured it??
Oh yes, it poured. Thankfully the rain collects in the meadow and creates the marsh we enjoy winter to spring!
The altar! And “Out in nature, on a trail with no other human beings around, I feel comfortable.” So do I, and the mystery is just around the bend. A wonderful post that I can so relate to.
We seem to be “birds of a feather”!
Love and hugs to you 😘🤗🐾
♥ Hugs back again♥