Category Archives: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #37: History ~

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 ~

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 ~

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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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #34: Close-Up ~

  Here are some favorite close-ups from my archives.   The photo above was taken at beach level of a piece of rusted flotsam covered in Goose barnacles, with a feather resting next to it.    The light was just … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #33: Nature ~

This Lens-Artists challenge from Patti, came just as I was on the way to our condo at Long Beach, for a few days.  Rain and snow from winter storms are filling the marshland, and tree frogs were croaking when I stepped … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #32: Shadows ~

“The beginnings and ends of shadow lie between the light and darkness and may be infinitely diminished and infinitely increased. Shadow is the means by which bodies display their form. The forms of bodies could not be understood in detail … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #31: Landscapes ~

Looking northeast, toward a Bonneville Power Administration wind farm on the crest of the Columbia River Gorge. On this fascinating and beautiful drive, the terrain changes from dry grassy slopes in the photo above, to steppes hosting evergreen trees and shrubs. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #30: Unexpected ~

Sometimes the weather this time of year in Vancouver, WA (USA) can be clear and pleasant in the daytime, while still getting below freezing at night. That’s been the pattern over the past week.  Though I wanted to get out … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #28: Curves ~

“There are no straight lines in nature….”  Antoni Gaudi In my life I have faced curve-balls and crossroads, some have taken me to desired destinations, like higher education and my career. At times however, the path forward has proven confusing. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 27: My Travels ~

Though not a world traveler these days, I have visited many wonderful places in my life. My greatest joy with travel continues to be when I am exploring in nature: mountains, valleys, trees, trails, lakes, the ocean, animals, birds, butterflies … Continue reading →

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