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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #328 – Winter ~

John Steiner invites us to show what winter looks like in the places we live or have visited. Since I grew up in climates where winter was cold and snow a common occurrence, I’m not averse to it. I even … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #327: 5 Elements ~

Sophia leads this week with the challenge to feature the 5 Elements or Agents of Wuxing, “a fivefold conceptual scheme used in many traditional Chinese fields of study to explain a wide array of phenomena.” The Wuxing Elements are, Fire, … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #325: Gratitude ~

Tina asks us to reflect upon what elements in our lives we are thankful for. In a free-write brainstorm there were many aspects of my life that came out, for example: Being cared for as a child, being encouraged to … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #324: In the Details ~

Patti asks us to present three photos of a subject which bring the viewer ever closer to the details of the subject. This past week has been extremely stormy and wet here on the Long Beach, WA peninsula, so I … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #323: Silence ~

Egídio challenges us to find qualities of silence in our photographs. Following the guidance of photographer Robert Adams, Egídio suggests that we feature five specific ways of expressing silence. Though you may have seen this photo before, it is still … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #321: Intentional Camera Movement ~

This week Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed, encourages us to experiment with Intentional Camera Movement. I have never tried this technique before, and if I were at home I would make myself go out with my camera and play … Continue reading

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~ Lens Artists Challenge # 319: Setting a Mood ~

In this week’s Challenge, Anne-Christine asks us to show photos that express the “mood of a place of situation.” What a wonderful topic to help me escape (if only for a while) the angst caused by hurricanes worsened by global … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #318: Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places ~

Thank you to Patti for inviting us to look around and find those wonderful moments of unexpected beauty. Often, as I am wandering along trails or walking the beach – or just about anywhere – I’ll see something that tickles … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #317 – Walking the Neighborhood ~

When I saw Tina’s challenge for this week, I first thought I whould go out and about to feature some of the dramatic and special sights here on the Long Beach Peninsula. Then, I decided to follow her lead and … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #316 – Destination: Fun ~

In considering my response to Egídio’s challenge to this week, “to explore fun destinations and favorite pastimes,” I came up with three general categories of landing places that I consistently gravitate toward for enjoyment and relaxation; activities that engage me … Continue reading

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