Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #384: What Astonishes You? ~

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Beth of Wandering Dawgs, provides a thought-provoking challenge this week with a stanza from Mary Oliver’s Poem, Sometimes. There is so much in life that I find astonishing: sunsets, dawn light, full moons, vistas, mountains, waves and waterfalls, magnificent trees … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #383: Looking Back to #174: Shapes & Designs ~

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina takes us back to an early Lens-Artists challenge and invites us to share photos that emphasize shape and design. It took me a while to determine what the difference is, since the two words are used to describe one … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #382: Rejected ~

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Egidio leads this week with a photography tutorial demonstrating how to resurrect photos we have cast aside, and turn them into “new artistic renditions of our work.” He provides many examples as well as suggestions on different editing software tools. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #381: Minimalism + Black-and-White Photography ~

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Ritva asks us to stretch our photographic skills this week by presenting minimalist images in Black & White. For a lover of color, this is indeed a challenge! All of the images I’ve selected started as color shots and have … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #380 – Whats Around The Corner ~

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

To jump start Lens-Artists this year, Anne encourages us to take a walk around a familiar block and photograph what we see. We are at our condominium in Long Beach, WA to start the new year right! Every morning, I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # ~ Best of 2025 ~

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Only 8 days into 2026, and I’m already feeling drained by the politics in my country. That said, it’s nice to look back at photos taken in 2025, that I consider among my best. I hope these selections help you … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #378: Last Chance Photos ~

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

It’s the end of another year of weekly Lens-Artists challenges, and TINA l invites us to feature images we have loved over the past 12 months, but have not yet shared. Yes, a rose is a rose, still this lovely … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 377: Holiday Fun ~

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Anne-Christine invites us to bring on the holiday cheer. Any holiday is fine, just so long as we show what some of the traditions and celebrations are in our lives. “At this festive season of the year…” (C. Dickens), I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #376: Wings ~

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Beth of Wandering Dogs, challenges us to feature anything with wings. As one who loves to photograph nature, especially birds and insects, I have many choices to select from. Who hasn’t wished to have wings that would lift … Continue reading →