Category Archives: travel

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

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on October 25, 2023 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 #271: Contrasts ~

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Brown Pelicans on the Move ~

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #267: Recharge ~

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

If I cannot be out in nature, I do my best to simulate the effect. to create “an Oasis”. At my home in Vancouver, WA we have 10 tall evergreen trees, two maple, several vine maple and many shrubs that … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #266: Time ~

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Donna of Wind Kisses, invites us to capture the essence of time through our photographs. In the Pacific Northwest, once again the season is changing. Spring is now a sweet soft memory… …vibrant summer is rapidly slipping out … Continue reading →

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~ Lens Artists Photo Challenge #265: Black and White or Monochrome ~

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

After the bright primary color photos from last week, Anne Sandler suggests we turn down the volume a bit and focus on monochrome and black/white photos this week. My camera is set on color and auto focus most of the … Continue reading →

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