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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #26: Photographic Review of 2018 ~

To finish off the Lens-Artists Photo Challenges for 2018, Leya, Photographic Review of 2018, invites us to review our year and pick photos that capture our memories most vividly. To keep myself from getting totally lost in this challenge, I decided to … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #25: Reflections I ~

*”Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788-1827), was a French Civil engineer and physicist whose research in optics led to the almost unanimous acceptance of the wave theory of light…he is perhaps better known for inventing the reflective/refractive Fresnel lens…  …and for pioneering the … Continue reading

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~ FOTD ~ Seasonal Colors ~

When I snapped this photo last May, I was beguiled by the lovely red and gold blossoms held up on strong green stems. Today, while looking for an image for Cee’s FOTD challenge, I landed on this picture of Scotch … Continue reading

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~ Winter Solstice Haiku ~

sun slides low in sky stands still – winks – turns about-face as earth and moon whirl

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #24: Seasonal Storm ~

We just returned from a week at Long Beach where we were treated to a big winter wind storm, high tides and storm surge. Amazingly, Jello and I were able to get in our morning and afternoon walks, with only … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Hot or Cold ~

As I looked through my archived photos, it became clear – finding shots that shout “hot” are harder in black and white! Most that I might have chosen were with bright red or orange tones… …however, these three captures indicate … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #22: Happiness is… ~

…finding a shady spot on a summer day, …a morning walk and sniff through the dunes, …helping with the gardening, …snuggling with my loved ones, …a romp at the beach, …hanging out with friends and family, …and napping by a … Continue reading

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