Category Archives: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #184: Travel has taught me ~

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

Most of my traveling in the past fifteen years has been by automobile and with a dog. So, in response to Amy’s challenge this week, I offer what I have learned to make traveling with a dog comfortable and fun … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #183: Memorable Events ~

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

Those of you who have followed my blog are familiar with our wonderful beagle, Jello. Last month I featured her on Lens-Artists Challenge #178. Sadly, last week Jello passed away from congestive heart failure. She was with us at the … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #182: Interesting Objects ~

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

All of the subjects I selected for this week’s photo challenge were photographed on the Long Beach Peninsula. Below is a Fresnel Lens used for decades in two lighthouses to warn sailors near Cape Dissapointment. I love how light reflects … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #181: Double Dipping ~

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

The Long Beach Peninsula, has received eleven inches (28 cm) of rain so far in January 2022, which prompted me to stretch this week’s ‘Double Dipping’ theme to include a side by side photo comparison showing what our marshes at … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #180: Favorite Images of 2021 ~

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

This past year was one of many ups and downs. We learned to ‘pivot’ and ‘pirouette’ as the winds of change and chance tossed us one challenge after another. This week, Tina invites us to select favorite photos we’ve taken … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 179: Serene ~

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

I am most serene when near a body of water. Something about the ebb and flow pulls the anxiety out of my bones, leaving me feeling much more tranquil. Blue is the color of serene to my eyes. A bit … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #178: You Choose ~

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Our wonderful beagle, Jello, was born on the Winter Solstice eleven years ago. She came to live with us when she was four. The young man who gave her to us had her papers from Maryland, so we know her … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #177 – Celebrating ~

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Being a word-nerd, I couldn’t help but look up the synonyms for celebrate. Oh, my! What a wonderful mix of options celebrate offers. Here are a few with photos from my archives. To have fun and raise a glass of … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #176 ~ One Image – One Story ~

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What bird is this, and what is it doing? Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus “Charadrius ~ Late Latin: ‘a yellowish bird’vociferus ~ vocal, strident, vehement…” Evasion dancein full-furtive flarea plaintive callsounds acrossmown fields and meadow; “follow meover hereaway from my fledglingssee … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #175: “Follow Your Bliss” ~

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What does it mean to “follow your bliss”? We all make choices in our approach to life and art – to follow your bliss is to pursue that which provides you happiness and joy. It is quite likely you have … Continue reading →

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