December 19, 2018

SEASONAL: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Tina challenges us to express what Seasonal means; I chose to do this with photographs.  My husband and I are able to experience the seasons in two different parts of the country.  Winter rolls in with freezing weather, complete with wind, snow and ice in Southern Maine; Kiawah Island, SC has a more moderate winter, although it can get a bit chilly at times.  Spring is a welcome relief with delightfully warming temperatures as new life begins to unfold.  And, summer days on Kiawah can heat up quickly and become humid before traveling north to Maine for more temperate temperatures.  The autumn months in Maine can be spectacular; gorgeous fall…

October 13, 2018

WINDOWS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Ann-Christine challenged us to show pictures of some interesting windows we have seen.  She suggested we look for “what/who is standing or sitting by or at the window …. find an interesting something standing or hanging in the window…or perhaps seen through the window!”  Below is an eclectic collection of recent window photos I encountered.  Each window image has it’s own unique personality plus a story to tell!!   “Your desire to be near a window is your desire to be close to life!” ∼  Mehmet Murat ildan   Colorful art surrounds the window and doorway at this house in Montreal, Canada.  Topaz software created the smooth, glassy look.  …

September 29, 2018

PATH: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

A big thank you to Tina for assigning the word “Path” as the photo challenge for the week.  A Path can be many things – a trail, walkway or route or  even the directions one chooses to take in life.  Decided to have some fun editing these interesting paths in nature; hope you enjoy viewing them!  Topaz software filters, Simplify and Impression, were used on all these images except the last one showing Loggerhead turtle tracks.      “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.” ∼ Tim McGraw Beautiful pathways in the garden around modern art…

September 5, 2018

ACTION: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

Patti selected the word Action for this week’s Photo Challenge.  When thinking about what to present, wildlife images immediately came to mind.  Wild animals and birds spend most of their life being active; always vigilant and searching for food to survive and raise their young.   “Your way of life is determined by the actions you take.” ∼ Akiroq Brost Beautiful Maine Bobcats (Lynx rufus) like this one are fairly common in many parts of the state.  It was mesmerizing watching this cat slowly saunter back into the woods when hearing someone approach in the distance. Fortunately, bobcats are reclusive animals and tend to avoid people.  Their diet consists of rabbits,…