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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #287: Sounds ~

Donna of Wind Kisses challenges us to show photos that resonate sounds this week. What a challenge it was for me to winnow down all the possibilities to a few! Finally I came up with three general groups: sounds generated … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #282: Dramatic ~

With below freezing temperatures, snow all week-end and now freezing rain in my little corner of the world (Vancouver, WA – USA), life has been full of drama! The temps are rising, so the ice will begin to melt today, … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 280: Last Chance ~

Tina, of Travels and Trifles brings back a popular challenge introduced at the end of 2022, which is to choose photographs that we have taken this year (2023) but did not included in response to the 2023 Lens-Artist challenges. My … Continue reading →

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~ 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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