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…

July 24, 2018

TIME TO RELAX: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

In the hectic world of work deadlines, raising a family or looking after loved ones it’s often difficult to make yourself take a “time out” and allow your mind to wander and think about pleasant thoughts.   Sometimes even ten minutes is enough to revitalize your mind and energy.    “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”  –  Sydney J. Harris   What could be more relaxing and cooling than enjoying a delicious dinner in a beautiful venue as your feet are being warmed in the Caribbean Sea? We enjoyed many delicious dinners at The Flying Fishbone in Savaneta, Aruba during the winter months we spent…