Tina presents a less familiar design “rule” that is present all around us, and one I have used in my landscape plans and interior decorating. The concept holds that images with three subjects (always an odd number) is more striking than even numbers. Sometimes nature dishes up beautiful examples, other times it seems a miracle when there are three! Often, cropping is the only way to get the desired effect. Below, three Mallard ducks stepped off shore and into the water at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. On the opposite shore a bright red Chihuly sculpture installment draws our attention.

Two blackbirds were harassing a crow and all landed on top of this tree. The blackbirds beaks are pointed at each other, while the crow is looking askance at them both!

The past few days I’ve been cleaning up my back yard and putting out some yard decor that gives me pleasure. Every time I looked out the bedroom window at the arch/bench where I had put two birdhouses, it nagged at me, and with this prompt I realized I needed to add one more. Now, I feel a sense of calm when I glance that direction!

Here’s a metal garden sculpture with three posies, that fill in a blank spot along the fence. Two or four would look strange. What do you think?

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) bloom in late winter and always cheer me up , as they signal that spring is on the way! They have such a delicate drooping blossom with green dots and white tips that repeat the theme of three.

Thanks to Tina for this fun invitation, and congratulations on hitting the 400th Lens Artist Challenge! It’s over 7 years that this dedicated group of volunteers has provided the rest of us a weekly photo challenge. Tina was among the original group that started where WordPress left off. Kudos to you all, and many, many thanks.

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾