Tina asked us to think about the word Wild this week and show examples of something Wild. Wild animals, birds, flowers, weather, Wild behavior….this list could go on and on. Since I enjoy being outside it seems that where ever I go untamed, Wild birds seem to be everywhere, happily chirping, calling to each other or sounding an alarm if another bird has invaded their space. Sometimes if I’m lucky, many different species can be found congregating in a favorite area as they socialize between meals or share a feeding area. It’s interesting to watch the behavior among the different species although if you get too close they immediately take…
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,…
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…
NATURE: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Patti asks us to showcase some of our Nature photography. Most of these pictures were taken on Kiawah Island where there is an abundance of Nature shots everywhere – landscape, birds, animals, flowers, trees, the Atlantic Ocean plus magnificent colors in the sky created by the sun, moon and clouds. “In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir ——————————- “Nature has a great simplicity and therefore a great beauty.” – Richard Feynman Over the past year or so photographers everywhere have had the opportunity to capture breathtaking pictures of the moon. This picture of the moon isn’t anything special but…
SHADOWS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Tina challenges us to show images of interesting Shadows we have captured. Looking over a few photos, I randomly picked several showing Shadows on the beach, a couple of golf courses, in the mountains and by the river. It is the shape formed by Shadows which makes an interesting picture in addition to how they interacts with the subject. Converting these pictures to black and white seemed logical, after all shadows are not very colorful, they just display interesting patterns! “Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.” – Eliott Erwitt A bright sunny summer day as the sun’s rays filter through the tree leaves. This photo was…
LANDSCAPES: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Amy wants us to show pictures of a few of our favorite Landscapes. Ones we have seen in our travels and also those close to home we can enjoy at our leisure. Other Landscape favorites are featured in Previous Blogs such as PATH, SEASONAL and FAVORITE PICTURES of 2018. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust “I live in a landscape, which every single day of my life is enriching.” – Daniel Day-Lewis This is one of my favorite Landscape pictures, taken at The Ocean Golf Course, Kiawah Island, SC. This scene is never static; the…
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…
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…
SPLASH: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
This week Patti challenges us to show images of water. She beautifully writes, “water is magical. Its beauty, power and persistence are unsurpassed…” What is it about an ocean, lake, stream, waterfall or just a puddle which can draw so much attention? Water is truly magical because it is never the same – strong, angry, calm or picturesque when reflecting colors – and vital for all life. “It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.” ∼ Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook _____________ “She loves the serene brutality of the ocean, loves the electric power she felt with each breath of wet, briny…
CHANGES and/or CHANGEABLE: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
Amy challenges us to show pictures demonstrating Changes and/or Changeable events artistically and in nature. The digital age of photography ushered in the capability of making photographs Changeable and to use one’s imagination to create “artistic images”. Changes are obvious in nature; changing weather patterns, flocks of birds migrating to warmer climates, flowering plants dying. A photograph is Changeable as its visual appearance takes on a new look; appearing abstract, artistic, dark and moody, colorful and upbeat, whatever the photographer desires. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever and Nature is the most obvious thing that gives us joy forever. It is our duty to preserve Nature. The sight of greenery,…