Category Archives: weekly photo challenge

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #382: Rejected ~

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

Egidio leads this week with a photography tutorial demonstrating how to resurrect photos we have cast aside, and turn them into “new artistic renditions of our work.” He provides many examples as well as suggestions on different editing software tools. … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #380 – Whats Around The Corner ~

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Lindy Le Coq

To jump start Lens-Artists this year, Anne encourages us to take a walk around a familiar block and photograph what we see. We are at our condominium in Long Beach, WA to start the new year right! Every morning, I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #378: Last Chance Photos ~

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

It’s the end of another year of weekly Lens-Artists challenges, and TINA l invites us to feature images we have loved over the past 12 months, but have not yet shared. Yes, a rose is a rose, still this lovely … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #367: Everyone Should See This ~

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Joanne Mason of Joanne Mason Photography is the guest host for this week’s challenge. In true Lens-Artists style, she offers a wide open subject that gives us plenty of leeway. Thank you, Joanne! Those of you who follow my blog … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #366: City Mouse/Country Mouse ~

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina takes us on a journey to present our world through the lens of Aesop’s Fable,” The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.” In her post here Tina invites us to show differences and similarities between the two environments. As … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #364: Quiet Moment ~

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Ritva invites us to showcase photographs that create a calm and soothing atmosphere; “images that evoke feelings of peace and contemplation.” Finding quiet moments that provide a sense of serenity is central to my mental well-being, so it was a … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #363: Virtual Scavenger Hunt ~

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Anne invites us to showcase 5-10 photos that exemplify something from the 20 specific categories she suggests. With this wide-open theme, I decided to select only nature photos, which helped me include some shots that I might not … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #356: Quiet Hour ~

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Quiet Hour – a welcome break in often fast and furious days. Since I’m retired, I can make time for quietness whenever I choose to – one of the many blessings of this phase in my life. My blog is … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #354: Reflections ~

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Such a wonderful challenge Anne presents this week, as she invites us to show photos featuring reflections. There are many shiny surfaces that reflect the world around us, and the one that resonates with me is water, so this post … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #353: Stormy ~

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

A warm welcome to Beth, as she joins the Lens-Artists Challenge hosts with the challenge Stormy. Indeed, these are turbulent times in the USA and in many countries throughout the world. However, my post this week will focus on blustery … Continue reading →

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