There is no object so large but that at a great distance from the eye it does not appear smaller than a smaller object near. ∼ Leonardo da Vinci “Small is Beautiful” is the photo word challenge Amy picked for the week. It only seemed natural to show a couple of images taken from the 360 Restaurant in the CN Revolving Tower in Toronto during a recent visit with friends. We were 1,151 feet (351 m) above the ground and this was taken through heavy glass restaurant windows. All of us are baseball fans so seeing the ball field as the Toronto Blue Jays played the Cleveland Indians was…
FENCES: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
The photo word challenge Ann-Christine gave us this week is FENCES. Have you ever made a conscience effort to look for fences as you go about your everyday life? When doing so recently it was amazing how many I encountered on a daily basis but never really “saw” until now. They have different personalities and play various roles in everyday life. Some fences are strong and provide protection while others are old and broken down, they can be closed to offer privacy or open, friendly and inviting, appear rigid and controlling or short and decorative. These photos of fences were taken in King, Ontario plus the southern part of Maine,…
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,…
COLORFUL: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
What is it about color that can make you happy or sad, relaxed or energized? For the photo challenge this week Tina suggested showing happy colors and images. Hopefully a few of the pictures selected will bring a smile to your face and brighten your day! “Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up.” ∼ Allen Klein This overjoyed alligator looks ready to grab someone walking by the local restaurant so he can treat…
EVERYDAY MOMENTS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge
Amy suggested the photo word challenge of the week. When thinking of images to best illustrate my interpretation of everyday moments these came to mind, demonstrating everyday moments birds and people enjoy. “Every moment in our lives is a miracle we should enjoy instead of ignoring.” ∼ Yoko Ono This pair of Roseate Spoonbills are enjoying an everyday moment plus their time together while bathing and grooming their feathers. Since this was taken mid-day they will probably rest soon before catching more shrimp and aquatic insects in the shallow water. It’s a real treat to see these beautiful birds in southern Florida, this image was taken in Bonita…