Category Archives: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #41: Delicious ~

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Creighton and I love fresh, crusty, classic breads; baguette, ciabatta, rustic all are favorites. We had been disappointed with what we found in local bakeries on the Long Beach peninsula – until yesterday!  We went in for scones and here … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #40: Something Different ~

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

This week Tina challenges us to show something “out of the norm…something we wouldn’t normally expect from you.” Since most of my posts feature nature, this time my subject is man-made metal objects. Before Creighton and I bought the condo … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #39: Hello April ~

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

As April arrives, birds continue to call for mates and pairing-up is in full swing. Building or re-furbishing nests is in process, and every once in a while I hear what may be the cheeps of chicks.  While Jello and … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #38: Weathered or Worn ~

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

This week Leya invites us to feature photos of things weathered and worn. Since I enjoy taking pictures of old dilapidated structures and manmade things that are being ravaged and reclaimed by the forces of nature, this was another fun … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #37: History ~

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

The mouth of the Columbia River, as it flows into the Pacific Ocean, has been claimed to be discovered ‘for the first time’ by many explorers. Jello walked me around  – her nose to the ground – my camera in … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #36: Around The Neighborhood ~ Traces ~

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

Tina has challenged us to present a photographic sketch of a neighborhood. After considering a summary of major tourist destinations on the Long Beach peninsula (some of which I have featured in previous posts), I decided to keep it closer … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #35: Architecture ~Three Peninsula Churches ~

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

Along with some schools and forts, pioneer churches are among the wooden structures that have been preserved in the Pacific Northwest. For Amy’s Lens-Artist challenge this week I’m featuring three church structures that extend along a 28 mile (45 km) … Continue reading →

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