Category Archives: nature

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #412: Places Shaped by Water ~

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

John Steiner leads this week with an invitation to present images “focusing on the landscapes, structures, and stories that unfold around water features.” Since much of my recreation and leisure time centers around bodies of water, the challenge for me … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #406: Summer Daze ~

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Ann, of Slow Shutter Speed invites us to showcase how we stay cool and what we do to enjoy summer. So far the weather has been fairly normal for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest, USA. There have … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #405: Adventure ~

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Anne-Christine welcomes us back after a summer break with the theme of Adventure. Her invitation is here. Once a year, I have the pleasure of joining my sister and brother-in-law for a family fishing adventure at Odell Lake, at the … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #402: Looking Back at #1 – Wonder ~

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Sofia harkens back to the beginning of Lens-Artists Photo Challenges with an invitation to showcase, “moments, places, people that we treasure; the little stories behind a shot that stuff our lives with meaning and joy.” I decided to keep my … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #400: The Rule of Three ~

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina presents a less familiar design “rule” that is present all around us, and one I have used in my landscape plans and interior decorating. The concept holds that images with three subjects (always an odd number) is more striking … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #3966: Pick a Favorite Quote and Illustrate it ~

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Ann-Christine provides a creative challenge this week asking us to pair quotes with photos. What fun! You can view her post here. I started by finding quotes from authors I have enjoyed over the years, and when I knew a … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #395: Looking back to #155: On the Water ~

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Beth, of Wandering Dawgs presents another opportunity to showcase the many splendors of being “On the Water”. This wide-open challenge is right up my alley, so the test for me is to sort through my choices, and make some kind … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #393: Lucky Shot ~

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Sofia invites us to show photos where luck played a big role. Whether we were in the right place at the right time, or took a chance on a photo that turned out to be a winner, there … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artist Challenge #392: Framing Your Shots: Exploring the Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background ~

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Patti invites us to share three photos that demonstrate the use of foreground, middle ground and background to draw the viewers eyes into the photo and emphasize the main subject. A Bald Eagle pair perched above the dune … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #391: Phone Photography ~

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Tina affirms that she uses her phone a lot these days. As the technology has advanced, and the convenience is undeniable, she invites us to feature some of our phone photos. Since much of my photography takes place … Continue reading →

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