Category Archives: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #89: A River Runs Through It ~

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

My father taught me at an early age that if ever I was lost in a wilderness area, to remember the words from a song by Bob Nolan ,”…somehow it leads me home if I just follow the stream.” Creeks … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Weekly Photo Challenge: Chaos ~

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

Koyannisqatsi, a Hopi Indian word meaning “life out of balance,” is the theme of my response to Leya’s challenge. Last spring, as Gray Whales migrated from Mexico to Alaska, 121 were found washed up on west coast beaches, including one … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87: Reflections ~

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

Unique Perspectives with Glass Upper left clockwise: Self-portrait in a window of Cabin #1, with a dreamy Orcas Island sunset behind me. Exuberant blossoms are reflected on the sliding-glass door at our condo. Shadows from the deck railing create another texture. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #86: Change Your Perspective ~

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

“Over the river and through the woods…”   I love the fairyland feeling of this shot, taken at ground level through flowers and across the meadow to the misty shores of Crescent Creek. We are five thousand feet above sea level, … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85: Treasure Hunt ~

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

Ooh Tina, this is fun! A treasure hunt gives me permission to feature some of my favorites from the archives. It is a treat to be awake and out with camera in hand, when light starts to bounce over the … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow ~

Posted on February 20, 2020 by

Three years ago Creighton and I took ownership of our condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. Photographing the birds that I see when we are there, keeps me curious and always learning. For Amy’s challenge this week, I’ve … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #83: Future ~

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

Egocentric as we are, Homo sapiens find it hard to imagine a future on Earth without us being in it. Though we know our bodies will die, we proceed as though human beings will persevere on planet Earth no matter … Continue reading →

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