Category Archives: weekly photo challenge

~ Lens-Artists Challenge #352: Mellow ~

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Sofia invites us to continue our break from the harshness of everyday life with the theme Mellow. In the northern hemisphere it’s late spring/early summer. It’s time to relax in soft tones and shapes, to enjoy the season’s … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #348: Serenity ~

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week, Egídio asks us how we find serenity, and invites us to bring it into our photography. Serenity comes to me when my mind and body are in equilibrium, creating a state of being at peace with myself in … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #347: Break the Rules! ~

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

As anyone who has taken a class in the visual arts and photography knows, there are rules that help make an image stand out from its surroundings. This week Ritva encourages us to forget about the rules and present photos … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #346: Cinematic ~

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Sofia leads this week’s challenge to present photos that have a cinematic feel. She explains; “the main objective is to take a shot that is part of a story, there’s mood and a sense of location; our image is but … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #345 ~ My Go-To Places ~

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

The reason I’m late getting this week’s Lens-Artists challenge posted is because the weather has been perfect here in Vancouver, WA for “playing” outside in my gardens. The pond was in sad shape at the end of winter, so I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #341 Personal Favorites ~

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Tina invites us to select only 5 photos that we consider our Personal Favorites. With so many possibilities in my archives and with all the memories attached, this was a tough assignment! However, I have done my sifting … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #337: BOLD ~

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week, Sofia invites us to think BOLD. “Being bold is a statement, translated in ideas, views, colour combinations, designs. A break from the norm.” This playground feature at the Spokane Riverfront Park is BOLD in its conspicuous and prominent … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #335: Exploring Color vs Black & White ~

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Patti challenges us to select three photos and present them in both color and black & white. She asks us to compare the differences in each one, and share our thoughts about how color vs B&W process impacts … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #334: Cats and Dogs ~

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Tina offers a bit of furry treasure this week (here), a theme I am most happy to embrace. Our life with Beagles began in 1986, when my husband’s work had him on the road much of the time. At the … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #333: Complementary Colors ~

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Lindy Le Coq

Egídio takes the lead this week with an invitation to have fun juxtaposing the three primary colors; Red, Blue & Yellow with their complementary colors – hues on the opposite side of the color wheel. When our senses need a … Continue reading →

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