Overlanding Kofa: Lens-Artists #380
This week Anne challenges us with photographing, What’s Around the Corner. Join her for a photo walk around Old Rosedale, California. Join me for a weekend in Kofa, Arizona. Overlanding Pin Drop: A...
View ArticleOn The Move
Shoooooees! It was the first thing that came to mind when I read John’s challenge this week. In his post he showcases photographs of favorite ways to travel, journey or simply be, on the move. If...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge: Dreamy
It might be described as wild, rugged, vast, and majestic. At least that is the way I dreamed it up. And for the record, I would be right. Pods of whales, bears and eagles are commonplace. And...
View ArticleLens Artists Challenge #365: Longing
When I read Egidio’s challenge this week, we had just left In-N-Out Burger. It had been forever since we had been there. A cheeseburger, fries, and a vanilla shake hit the spot. It used to be the go...
View ArticleLens Artist Challenge #364 – Quiet Moments
This week, Ritva reminds us to hit the pause button and search for quiet moments in our lives. In all honesty, when we engage in quiet we listen closer to contemplation, appreciate timelessness, and...
View ArticleLens Artists Challenge: #363 – Virtual Scavenger Hunt
This week, Anne inspires us with a Virtual Scavenger Hunt. Be sure to visit her page for the list of what to search for. It felt like a gift for me. Little did she know a scavenger hunt was exactly...
View ArticleLens Artists Challenge #351 – Doors
Thank you Sofia, for opening the Doors for us this week. A door. It tells us something before we enter, or exit, doesn’t it? And what it tells us is relative to our character, our imagination, and the...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge # 360 – Fairs and Markets
So much of who we are is where we have been. – William Langewiesche Rota, Spain. It is one of those places I can close my eyes, listen to the sounds of Sevillana music, smell the bread coming from the...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge #359 – Tools of Photo Composition: Lines, Colors and...
To say Santa Monica has a vibrant beach culture is an understatement. It is best known for it’s historical end of Route 66, and it’s famous amusement-park pier. There are street performers who...
View ArticleMagnifying Time
That precious gift of time… You know that gift of time I always talk about? It is real. It is necessary, and it changes. An ebb and flow if you will. And it is OK. That’s life. I also admit to...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge #304 – Behind
This week Ritva inspires us with the impact of backgrounds in photography. Backgrounds play an essential role in photography, significantly impacting the overall aesthetic of an image. When composing...
View ArticleImpressions: Village Walk – Dolomites
Promise me, when you travel, to immerse yourself into the essence of that place. I promise you, you will become a part of that place, and carry pieces of it in your heart forever. We entered the...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge #303 – Connections
It’s simple. The connections we make to people, places, things and ideas, are what give purpose and meaning to our lives. Kusadusi, Turkey Let’s photograph connections this week. Are you interested in...
View ArticleLens- Artists Challenge #302 – Artificial Intelligence and Photography
Whether we like it or not, it has arrived. My hat is off to John this week as he challenges us with sharing our thoughts and images on a controversial subject – the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
View ArticleLens- Artists Challenge #301 – Floral
The color of springtime is flowers! Those of you who love gardening will fall in love with Sofia’s challenge this week: Floral. She is most interested in how and why we capture flowers or how we...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge # 300 – Delicate
Life is far too delicate to be unaware of its intricacies. Breathe it all in – a.a malee This week Ann-Christine/Leya inspires us with a look at, Delicate. Her inspiration comes from her recent trip...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge #299 – Hopeful
There is always a promise of hope, you just need to know where to look. This week Patti brings us a thought provoking challenge – Hopeful. In her post, she inspires us to define what hopeful looks...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge 298 – To Be Young Again
The month of May reminds me of spring, gardens, and Mother’s Day. In my house, May is also mixed with grandkids out of school for the summer. Perfect timing. This week, Tina of Travels and Trifles,...
View ArticleLens-Artists Challenge #297 – Music to My Eyes
Is music an inspiration to your photography? Does a song’s mood or its lyrics spark ideas for a photoshoot? In his unique and inspiring post, Music to My Eyes, Egidio begins with thoughts about...
View ArticleThe Power of String
There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your...
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