Category Archives: Lens-Artists

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #325: Gratitude ~

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina asks us to reflect upon what elements in our lives we are thankful for. In a free-write brainstorm there were many aspects of my life that came out, for example: Being cared for as a child, being encouraged to … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #324: In the Details ~

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Patti asks us to present three photos of a subject which bring the viewer ever closer to the details of the subject. This past week has been extremely stormy and wet here on the Long Beach, WA peninsula, so I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #323: Silence ~

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Egídio challenges us to find qualities of silence in our photographs. Following the guidance of photographer Robert Adams, Egídio suggests that we feature five specific ways of expressing silence. Though you may have seen this photo before, it is still … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #322: There is a Crack in Everything ~

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

For this week’s challenge, Ritva asks us to dig deeper than the surface beauty of our photography to reveal through them “the interplay between shadow and light, ultimately capturing the essence of optimism that arises from seemingly insignificant openings in … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #321: Intentional Camera Movement ~

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed, encourages us to experiment with Intentional Camera Movement. I have never tried this technique before, and if I were at home I would make myself go out with my camera and play … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #320 – Looking Back ~

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Sophie asks us to “look back at things you love(d) in your life, things that have happened, places you visited that you’d like to experience again. Anything, really, as long as it’s part of your treasured memories.” Here are places … Continue reading →

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~ Lens Artists Challenge # 319: Setting a Mood ~

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

In this week’s Challenge, Anne-Christine asks us to show photos that express the “mood of a place of situation.” What a wonderful topic to help me escape (if only for a while) the angst caused by hurricanes worsened by global … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #318: Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places ~

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Thank you to Patti for inviting us to look around and find those wonderful moments of unexpected beauty. Often, as I am wandering along trails or walking the beach – or just about anywhere – I’ll see something that tickles … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #317 – Walking the Neighborhood ~

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

When I saw Tina’s challenge for this week, I first thought I whould go out and about to feature some of the dramatic and special sights here on the Long Beach Peninsula. Then, I decided to follow her lead and … 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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