Tag Archives: travel

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #277: Empty Spaces ~

Here we go into the wild blue yonder of Empty Spaces in photography. Patty does an exceptional job explaining what empty space adds to our photos, and provides wonderful examples on her Pilotfish blog, Empty Spaces . At sundown on … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #276: Looking Up, Looking Down ~

Welcome to James Brown of JazziBee blog, the Lens-Artists guest host this week. He challenges us to look at our subjects from a variety of angles, in particular; “the extremes of Looking Up, and Looking Down, to show the effects … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #275: Filling the Frame ~

There are many ways to fill the frame when taking photos, and Anne of Slow Shutter Speed, offers a master-class in her Lens-Artists challenge this week. In addition to getting up-close to subjects (physically or with a telephoto lens), the … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s Any Which Way ~ With Lines ~

On my first visit to St. Louis, going to the top of the Arch was an absolute “Yes!” Above the view from the Atrium. On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Chihuly Sunshine ~

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Guess Where I Am ~

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 ~

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 #267: Recharge ~

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 # 264: Primary Colors ~

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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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Silver Falls Oregon ~

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

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