January 4, 2019

FAVORITE PICTURES OF 2018: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Ann-Christine encourages us to think back on 2018 and show pictures recapping some memorable moments.  What a challenging assignment!  With so many images to choose from, it is difficult to narrowed them down and pick only eight.  Probably one of my personal highlights in 2018 is the inception of this photography blog.  This became a reality when an old friend (and great photographer, I must also add) encouraged me to participate in the newly organized weekly Lens-Artists Photo Challenge Group.  And of course, I said “yes”!  Taking pictures and writing is easy enough although creating the website was a different story.  Fortunately with her ongoing encouragement and support, My Colorful Expressions.com was…

October 22, 2018

BIG Can Be Beautiful Too! : Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Tina challenges us to show our interpretation of BIG Can Be Beautiful Too especially since several weeks ago we were challenged to show pictures defining “Small Is Beautiful”! “Big” can be defined as considerable size or extent.  These photo interpretations meet this criteria:  Angel Oak, a majestic live oak tree, a 77 foot (23.5 m) scallop boat which drifted ashore during a stormy night and a seagull studying a large bronze statue.  Each image contrasts something Big and Beautiful next to something Small and Beautiful.   “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”  ∼ …