Tag Archives: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

~ 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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~ Lens Artists Photo Challenge #269: On the Edge ~

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~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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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 264: Primary Colors ~

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

This week, Sylvie invites us “to play with primary colours.” Red, yellow and blue draw our attention to the subject. I’m sure the little boy in the photo below would have found the playground equipment, however the color certainly adds … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 263: Faces in a Crowd ~

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

This week John of Journeys with Johnbo, challenges us “to share images featuring faces, in a crowd or standing alone, human or animal. Selfies are approved.” Since most photos of me are taken by someone else, I rarely show them, … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #262: Framing Your Photos ~

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Lindy Le Coq

In 1965, my Pullman High School art teacher Victor Moore, taught me to put my thumb and index finger together to make a frame through which I could look to select discrete compositions. Such a great lesson – an always … Continue reading →

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