September 7, 2024

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #314 Shorelines

“My life is like a stroll upon the beach, as near the ocean’s edge as I can go.” – Henry David Thoreau Where do I find peace and relaxation? At the shoreline watching shorebirds search for food and listening to the rhythmic sound of gentle waves washing up on the sand. I also enjoy being around others on the beach walking along the ocean and seeing children playing in the sand.  Occasionally, a few people are lucky enough to see a Loggerhead turtle return to the ocean after laying her eggs in the sand. This first selection of shorelines was taken during our many travels to the Islands of Aruba…

April 17, 2020

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #92 GOING BACK TO ST KITTS

This week our guest host, John Steiner, asked us to think if we have visited a favorite place more than once and if so, how did you approach the second trip photographically?  Or, if you’ve only been somewhere once, what would you do differently the second time around?  His lovely post is available here for you to enjoy.   When thinking about our challenge, the Island of St. Kitts immediately came to mind; we have been there twice and want to return again.  On our second trip we had a tour guide a couple of days and he told us about the Island’s history and took us to many sites. …

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…