Category Archives: photography

~ 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 #394: Historic Sites ~

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

John leads this week with an invitation to showcase historic sites. He gives us a wide array of options which you can view here. Fort Columbia State Park preserves one of the most intact historic coastal defense installations in the … 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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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #390: Color in Black & White ~

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Egídio invites us to show photographs that “explore form, texture and light in Black and White.” So much of what I capture in photos is a celebration of color, so this challenge really made me analyze what images … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #389: Time to Relax ~

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed, invites us to share what relaxes us; what gets us away from the stresses of daily life. Being out in nature is always my number one stress reliever. Whether playing outside in my Vancouver, … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #387: Shadowed ~

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

John leads this week with an invitation to consider how shadows shape our photographs. “Shadows evoke mystery, wonder, nostalgia, and even a touch of fright.” The ‘natural sepia’ photo below is just as the scene appeared before me, with shadows … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #386: The Power of Juxtaposition ~

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

This week, Patti challenges us to use the technique of juxtaposition as a photographic tool. She provides excellent examples and explanations which you can view at P.A. Moed. Placing two or more things side by side provides the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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