This week Tina invites us to show examples of how Leading Lines can be used to enhance the composition of a photograph. As she mentioned, well placed lines pave an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo. And, one of the most effective ways is to put your main subject at the end of a leading line. It was a rainy morning in Murano, Italy, as this lady was leaving the shop and heading to the pier to catch a ride. The leading lines created by the brick curb draws the eye towards the lady plus her red wardrobe causes her to stand out…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #79 WINDOW WITH A VIEW
This week Amy is inviting us to show a few pictures of a “Window with a View”. As a few of you know, I have a camera close by even if it is only my iPhone, which by the way takes some really good pictures! These window shots are from vastly different types of windows and, I think, they all have an interesting view! “Your desire to be near to a window is your desire to be close to life!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan This was taken through the window of a passenger jet while flying over the Atlantic Ocean from St. Kitts to the east coast of…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #70 MONOCHROME
This week we are exploring Monochrome photography. Patti suggests we can include images in black and white, sepia, and/or different shades of one color. And, for an extra challenge, add a bit of color to a black and white image. Monochromatic pictures showcase a color scheme based on only one, single color tint. It uses only variations or shades of a single hue, which is made by altering the saturation and brightness of the base color. Black and white colors are always added. (Colorpedia by Paletton). I decided to feature with a few photographs in black and white with a single hue of color added and was surprised as to…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #69 SEEING DOUBLE
This week Tina suggests we feature pictures showing “two of a kind” or Seeing Double in a photo. It can be people, animal, or things shown in sets of two. A fun topic to think about! Two youngsters playing while the parents watch close by. Not sure whether they are siblings or friends but it is almost like Seeing Double and they are two of a kind. Wish I can say this was taken in the wild, instead these elephants live in the Wild Kingdom Park at Disney World in Florida. Belgian Draft Horses enjoying each other’s company on a beautiful fall day in Maine! This particular pair always…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #66 FILLING THE FRAME
Patti asks us to show some images which demonstrate “Filling the Frame”. The implied ‘frame’ is simply the border of a photograph. When choosing to “Fill the Frame” only the subject is shown with very little open spaces around the edges. Why is this concept of interest to many photographers? If the subject is the only focal point in the picture, then it is easy for the viewer’s eye to connect with the details and also get an idea of the kind of feeling the photographer wants to convey. Earlier this week for a couple of days, the Kiawah Island Photography Club hosted Richard Bernabe, an internationally prominent professional…
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…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #55 DREAMY
DREAMY, this is the subject Anne-Christine chose for this week. I found this topic a little difficult to define since dreamy can imply many different things – a dreamy song or meditative music, a dreamy atmosphere, a person who daydreams often or someone who is so visually beautiful they look dreamy. After some thought I decided to “artistically” edit a few pictures in hopes of creating dreamy colors along with soft dreamy shapes and designs! “Everything that’s lovely is but a brief, dreamy kind of delight.” – William Butler Yeats “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #53 CHOICES – Black and White
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of Lens-Artists Photo Challenge we are invited to post pictures on a subject of our choice. I decided to feature only black and white images this week. Interestingly, since not all pictures turn out to be good black and white candidates. Worthy ones tend to emphasis shapes, lines and texture, in addition to shadows, reflections and contrasts. Often times these features add mood and emotion and can attract more attention, maybe this is why many people believe this is photography in its purest form. Hope you enjoy seeing these images in a different “light”! 😊 “There’s something strange and powerful about black-and-white imagery.” –…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #52 SERENITY
This week Tina chose to challenge us with the word SERENITY. Looking through my pictures it became obvious I tend to be drawn to serene landscapes. I guess it is visual and mental peace, stillness and tranquility of the moment that captures my attention in the otherwise hectic life style I lead. A popular definition of Serenity is the absence of mental stress or anxiety, a state of peace and quiet; perhaps this is the reason why I have enjoyed practicing yoga over the years. “Serenity opens the door to inspiration and creativity.” – unknown When coming upon this inviting scene I thought how wonderful it would be…
FAVORITE THINGS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
Patti invited us to share a few pictures showing a favorite place or activity…” just about anything that brings you happiness.” I have many favorites (family, people, pets, places, pictures I’ve taken) so it is difficult to pick only a few. I could fill volumes of books with a list of Favorite Things! Since we are in Wells, Maine for the summer, I decided to share a favorite activity I have enjoyed for years – going on early morning walks. Often our two cocker spaniels, Bentley and Chester, and my husband accompany me (along with my camera!). A few days ago, we decided to walk around Ogunquit. Unfortunately, after…