February 4, 2023

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #234 Messages

“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber Animals have their own unique way of communicating such as this Bottle Nose Dolphin sending the message of affection to her calf. This was taken in the Kiawah River, Kiawah Island, SC. This is our American Cocker spaniels a few years ago when Bentley sent a warning messsage to Chester telling to leave his sock alone!  A Mute swan sending me a message that I was getting too close.  A Canada goose sounding the alarm to others of approaching danger. Below is the Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Like all lighthouses along the coast,…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Bottle Nose Dolphins, Kiawah Island SC, LENS-ARTISTS, People, Photography

March 20, 2021

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #139 Special Moments

“It’s the special moments that keep you going and smiling, make you the person you are and give you a lifetime of memories.” – unknown With so many special moments over the years it was hard to limit it to a few pictures.  The birth of my children and marriage to my husband is at the top of the list.  ‘Aha moments’ also count as special moments; they capture my full attention, causing me to pause and savor the moment!  A few of these memorable moments are shown below. Could not resist showing this special moment as one son sorted through his easter basket and the other one waited patiently for…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Birds, Kiawah Island SC, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Photography, Red Knots

March 2, 2021

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #137 SOFT

So many things can fit the description of soft.  For example: soft foods, soft to the touch, visually soft colors, soft movement, soft sounds.  Ann-Christine would like for us to show examples of a few soft things.  Remember walking in soft mud or sand and having it squish through your toes, and how good it felt? Swans and other water fowl can  softly glide over the water without making a sound even when paddling frantically underneath.  And speaking of soft, what could taste better than a soft, delicious donut!  Unless it is ice cream or banana pudding…. Yummy!  Flower petals, animal fur and Spanish Moss are a few things of…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Abstract, Animals, Fine Art Photography, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

September 6, 2019

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #61 PRECIOUS PETS

This week Tina invites us to share pictures and a few thoughts about precious pets that have been in our life or have somehow touched us.  I cannot remember being without a pet of some sort and usually had several different ones at the same time – because our family consisted of three boys! Need I say more??   The assortment of “pets” varied over the years; a parakeet, a snake or two, ferrets, a few frogs, lizards, and tank full of tropical fish.  The more traditional (or normal) pets over the years were several Irish Setters, a rescued Siberian husky, a poodle, two Himalayan cats and American cocker spaniels.  Now that…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Cats, Dogs, LENS-ARTISTS, Pets, Photography

August 9, 2019

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #57 TAKING A BREAK

This week Tina invites us to explore a few things people can do to Take a Break from the daily grind of life – to re-energize, regroup then move forward again, feeling refreshed.  I stumbled on a very interesting chart entitled, “50 Ways to Take A Break“ from the Independence Center  when exploring the internet.  Since this chart is so relevant to our topic this week I decided to include the links, it shows 50 fun ways to take a break and enjoy doing it!     “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”  –  Dr. Suess   Often times taking a break…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Maine, Nature, Photography

December 5, 2018

HAPPINESS IS … : Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Ann-Christine invites us to share what “Happiness Is” means to us.  This topic made me think about what is important and what brings happiness in my life.   “Happiness, not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour.” ∼  Walt Whitman ——— “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”  ∼   Mahatma Gandhi Happiness Is being with my husband, family and friends as we laugh and share good times together while making memories.  Fun times spent cooking in the kitchen, dinner table talk, quiet time, walks, biking and traveling together.   “Happiness is a warm puppy.”  ∼  …

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Photography

September 12, 2018

FENCES: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

The photo word challenge Ann-Christine gave us this week is FENCES.  Have you ever made a conscience effort to look for fences as you go about your everyday life?  When doing so recently it was amazing how many I encountered on a daily basis but never really “saw” until now.  They have different personalities and play various roles in everyday life.  Some fences are strong and provide protection while others are old and broken down, they can be closed to offer privacy or open, friendly and inviting, appear rigid and controlling or short and decorative.  These photos of fences were taken in King, Ontario plus the southern part of Maine,…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Animals, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Photography, Travel