Category Archives: ornithology

~ 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 →

~ 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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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #384: What Astonishes You? ~

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Beth of Wandering Dawgs, provides a thought-provoking challenge this week with a stanza from Mary Oliver’s Poem, Sometimes. There is so much in life that I find astonishing: sunsets, dawn light, full moons, vistas, mountains, waves and waterfalls, magnificent trees … Continue reading →

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~Lens-Artists Challenge #330: Best of 2024 ~

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

On my previous post I featured several photographs that are among my favorite shots of 2024, for a variety of reasons. Now it’s time to winnow things down to “the best”. The word best has 33 synonyms, and of those … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Cedar Waxwings! ~

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #298: To Be Young Again ~

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Oh, dear. My archives contain very few people photos, and therefore even fewer of children. To fulfill the challenge that Tina poses this week, I’ve selected some favorite baby bird shots. Maybe this will prompt me to go places where … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #287: Sounds ~

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

Donna of Wind Kisses challenges us to show photos that resonate sounds this week. What a challenge it was for me to winnow down all the possibilities to a few! Finally I came up with three general groups: sounds generated … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Winter Beauties ~

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Lindy Le Coq

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾

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~ Lens Artists Photo Challenge #269: On the Edge ~

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

Patti takes us to the edge, as she invites us to use any kind of edge in our photos for this week’s Lens Artists Challenge. I’ll start with shots of two fledglings, both of the Woodpecker family. They have progressed … Continue reading →