Category Archives: Gardening

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #358: Live and Learn ~

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina reminds us that “as we age it’s important to maintain our social lives, to stay mentally and physically healthy and to challenge ourselves to learn new things.” This week she invites us to showcase things we’ve learned about any … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #338: Pick-A-Word ~

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

On the last day of February, the weather was mild and welcoming, so I gave myself the joy of grubbing around in my gardens to see what might be coming up. As a consequence, I’ve selected “emergence” for John’s Pick-a-word … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #333: Complementary Colors ~

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Egídio takes the lead this week with an invitation to have fun juxtaposing the three primary colors; Red, Blue & Yellow with their complementary colors – hues on the opposite side of the color wheel. When our senses need a … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #331: Resilience ~

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed leads the challenge this week asking us to choose photos that represent toughness and an ability to spring back from adversity. After thinking about it all week, I decided to feature seeds. A few … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #316 – Destination: Fun ~

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

In considering my response to Egídio’s challenge to this week, “to explore fun destinations and favorite pastimes,” I came up with three general categories of landing places that I consistently gravitate toward for enjoyment and relaxation; activities that engage me … Continue reading →

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~ Garden Delights + Cee’s Flower of the Day ~

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Usually I remain home on busy holidays like Labor Day, however, I was excited to gather with my fellow writing group friends on Saturday to visit Hariana’s gardens in Portland. Sitting in the shade of a pear tree, Hariana glowed … Continue reading →

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~Lens-Artists Challenge #311: What’s in a Garden? ~

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Ann Christine invites us to explore the wonder of gardens this week. After taking two weeks off from my blog, I’m ready to jump right in with photos from two botanical gardens, and a brief tour of my own home … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Flower of the Day ~

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

Here’s a splash of color from the St. Louis Botanical Gardens. American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #271: Contrasts ~

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

Amy puts us to the test this week with the theme of Contrasts. In many ways, photography depends upon contrast for context: light/dark, smooth/rough, curves/straight lines, color changes, color opposites, and the list goes on. My photo selections for this … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #266: Time ~

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Donna of Wind Kisses, invites us to capture the essence of time through our photographs. In the Pacific Northwest, once again the season is changing. Spring is now a sweet soft memory… …vibrant summer is rapidly slipping out … Continue reading →

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