DELICATE is the photo challenge word for this week. Ann-Christine wants us to think about different ways this word can be portrayed with pictures. Such as a Delicate touch or colors, perhaps butterfly wings and new growth on plants and trees. “This is what it means to be loved… when someone wants to touch you, to be tender…” – Banana Yoshimoto A Delicate, gentle touch from this boy as he strokes the back of our dog in a loving way. “The colors of the (water and) underwater rock are as pale and delicate as those in the wardrobe if an 18th-century marchioness.” – William Manchester…
STREET ART: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
For this week’s Lens-Artist Photo Challenge, Patti suggests we share some images of Street Art. Looking through photos, there seem to be different styles such as “artsy” pictures, fun images designed to make people smile, those showing a landscape scene or ones where the artist has a statement to make. Interestingly, in many cities’ artists are encouraged to create murals or Street Art on buildings, sidewalks or wherever they can find a “canvas”. For example, Montreal holds annual graffiti or Street Art festivals, one of which is internationally renowned. “I laugh at the way some people think graffiti is all selfish tagging and vandalism. Thoughtful street art is like…
HARMONY: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Tina suggests we explore the word “Harmony” and show examples of it with our photography. It can be experienced anywhere in life, music, art and nature. One dictionary describes Harmony in nature or the arts as a sameness, the belonging of one thing to another, such as the repetition of elements like color, texture, shape, lines and form. Experiencing it tends to creates an overall sense of peace and a visually calming rhythm. Tina also encourages photographers to improve their skills by studying favorite images, our own and those of others. Examine what draws us into an image and become aware of what we feel – peace, relaxation,…
LESS IS MORE: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Amy wants us to think about how the concept of “Less Is More” can impact our pictures. Removing as much as possible to establish the focus on only one or two elements in an image, while still conveying the overall feeling or spirit, can be challenging at times. “Simplify: say no to the good so you can say yes to the best.” Decided to experiment with two of my favorite subjects – flowers and bottle-nose dolphins. I wanted to see if it is really true that sometimes “Less Is More” can create a better picture. “There is beauty in simplicity.” – unknown This image seems to be a…
DELICIOUS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Patti’s photo challenge invites us to explore what “Delicious” means to them. To me, Delicious means good food and drink, the preparation of it and enjoyment while eating. Last summer we spent a few days in Boston, MA, with good friends exploring the city and reliving many good memories from previous years. Our adventures took us to the Food Court at Copley Place Mall and the variety and presentation of delicious food waiting to be prepared was staggering. Apologizes in advance for not having pictures of beef, pork or other meats in their showcase. For whatever reason I could not locate my photos from the meat showcases. Now I…
SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
Tina asked us to show Something Different this week. Hmm… a very interesting challenge which made me think about what subjects in photography I least enjoy photographing and are not in my comfort zone. Photographing people up close and especially strangers in a public place is something I rarely do and not what you would expect from me! “I like to challenge myself. I like to learn – so I like to try new things and try to keep growing.” – David Schwimmer All of these images are from a morning photo shoot which focused on street photography in Charleston, SC, on part of King Street. Some of you may…
HELLO APRIL: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Amy challenges us to say “Hello April!” with a few of our photographs. The advent of April is magical with renewed beauty and life all around. The sun begins to get warmer although April breezes add to slight chill in the air. New life appears on plants and trees while many birds and animals begin caring for their young. “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)” ― William Shakespeare “A gush of bird-song, a patter of dew, A cloud, and a rainbow’s warning, Suddenly sunshine and perfect blue – An April day in the morning.” – Harriet Prescott Spofford…
WORN and/or WEATHERED: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
The topic for our photo challenge this week is Weathered and/or Worn. Ann Christine suggests we feature a few pictures showing which things we are attracted to that are worn and weathered. Personally, I enjoy seeing and photographing old, worn out buildings or structures constructed from wood. Why wood? Because it ages so gracefully, showing the marks of time; the color slowly change along with the shape, lines start to appear and scars from usage plus battling the elements tend to give it a certain kind of beauty. Worn, weathered wooden buildings or structures arouse my curiosity as I wonder what secrets they hold. Then it is fun to imagine…
HISTORY: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
“History” is the topic Patti chose for us to interpret with some of our photos. Immediately the Monastero di Sana Chiara in Naples, Italy came to mind. As my husband and I were walking through Naples with our tour group last year, we came upon this stunning complex in the middle of the city. It was like discovering an oasis surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city life. Sana Chiara is a religious complex built in 1340, it is steeped in history and a rare example of Medieval architecture. Originally commissioned by the French Kingdom of Anjou for the Franciscan order in the early 1300s, it is the site…
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Tina challenges us to feature our neighborhood or someone else’s that makes us feel welcome or comfortable. I have always felt comfortable around water so I decided to feature a few pictures of wildlife and activities on Kiawah’s beach, which is in our neighborhood and walking distance from our home. Except for the first image, these other sights are fairly common. I believe the quote below also implies being a good neighbor to wildlife, helping them to preserve their future. “To be a good neighbor is one of life’s richest joys!” – unknown This Loggerhead turtle laid her eggs in the sand dunes and is very slowly…