Category Archives: photography

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge#272: Billboards and Signs ~

This week, John Steiner swings the door wide open for us to showcase signs and billboards we have noticed and photographed on our travels. In rural Pacific County, Washington USA, signs are often old, usually brief and always to the … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Chihuly Sunshine ~

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

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #271: Contrasts ~

Amy puts us to the test this week with the theme of Contrasts. In many ways, photography depends upon contrast for context: light/dark, smooth/rough, curves/straight lines, color changes, color opposites, and the list goes on. My photo selections for this … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Water Features ~

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

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #270: On Display ~

My older sister and I joined our younger sister at her home in St. Louis, for a get-together this week. Since this was my first visit to St. Louis, my sisters knew just where to take me for my initial … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Guess Where I Am ~

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 ~

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Brown Pelicans on the Move ~

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾

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~Lens-Artists Photo challenge #268: Tell Us Why ~

For this week’s challenge, Tina puts us to the test! Our task is to select up to ten photos which are all-time favorites, regardless of subject or year they were taken. In addition, we are to give a reasonable explanation … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Beaver Chapter Model A Club of Portland, OR ~ Arrives! ~

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

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