Tag Archives: birds

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #197: The Rule of Thirds ~

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

Although I have known about the rule of thirds most of my adult life, I admit that when I take a photograph I’m usually “in the moment” and do not stop to determine if I have the image as I … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 190: Closer and Closer ~

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

A seagull, is a seagull is a seagull is a shorebird. Often raucous and bothersome to people, they are a welcome friend in flocks of other shorebirds, and are native gleaner-cleaners along the surf of the Long Beach Peninsula. Determined … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Signs of Spring ~

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

🐾Wherever you find yourself, please honor our earth, be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #186: Low Light ~

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

Fog is one of my favorite special effects with photography. Just about any time of year, fog and mist are common along the Long Beach Peninsula. I featured the first photo below for a Wordless Wednesday post last month. It … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 179: Serene ~

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

I am most serene when near a body of water. Something about the ebb and flow pulls the anxiety out of my bones, leaving me feeling much more tranquil. Blue is the color of serene to my eyes. A bit … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #176 ~ One Image – One Story ~

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What bird is this, and what is it doing? Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus “Charadrius ~ Late Latin: ‘a yellowish bird’vociferus ~ vocal, strident, vehement…” Evasion dancein full-furtive flarea plaintive callsounds acrossmown fields and meadow; “follow meover hereaway from my fledglingssee … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Silhouettes ~

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

As we enter the holiday season, please continue to be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #175: “Follow Your Bliss” ~

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What does it mean to “follow your bliss”? We all make choices in our approach to life and art – to follow your bliss is to pursue that which provides you happiness and joy. It is quite likely you have … Continue reading →

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~ Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge #161: Feet and Shoes ~

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Most summers of my childhood I spent barefoot. Even today, the freedom my feet feel when out of socks and shoes is a relief I sense throughout my body. Pedicures became essential as I aged, and now are a ritual … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #160: Your Inspiration ~

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Patti asks us to explore what inspires us personally. Of course, I could simply say Nature, however I made myself dig a little deeper. What in nature pulls that cord of imagination, what stirs me to delight? Light … Continue reading →