February 6, 2022

Cellpic Sunday 06 Feb 2022 Morning Beauty

“Sky above, sand below, peace within.” – unknown Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean on Kiawah Island, SC. One of the many wonderful things about the beach is it’s always changing; the colors in the sky, reflections on the water, ocean waves, patterns in the sand. Constantly something new and beauiful to see each day.   The header shot and featured picture was taken on this beach, different days with the iPhone11 Max Pro. These were edited in Adobe Camera Raw/Photoshop and Nik software. Many thanks to John Steiner at Journeys with Johnbo for initiating Cellpic Sunday each week.   He has invited anyone to join, check out his site here and see…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Cell Phone Photos, Photography, Sunrises

April 23, 2020

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #93 MORNING

This week Ann-Christine selected Morning for our weekly challenge.  She is asking us to share a few things we do when starting off our day.  Generally, I am an early morning person and find myself heading to the beach first thing, even before a morning cup of coffee!  Am not sure what draws me there, probably the tranquility and sound of waves crashing on the shore, the salty smell in the air and nature’s beautiful colors gently painting the sky and ocean.  Since no two mornings look the same, I am also curious as to what might have transpired overnight.  Maybe there will be deer tracks in the sand next…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Atlantic Ocean, Kiawah Island SC, Landscape, Loggerhead Turtles, Photography, Sunrises

February 20, 2019

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…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Kiawah Island SC, LENS-ARTISTS, Nature, Photography, Wildlife

November 12, 2018

MAGICAL LIGHT: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Amy shared some of her favorite pictures of sunrises and sunsets.  She is challenging us to share special moments we captured when observing Magical Light.  Where better to see gorgeous light than in spectacular sunrises and sunsets when the sky is full of design and color!  Except for the last picture, these photos were taken near our home on Kiawah Island, SC.    “Nature speaks to us through different images, landscapes, colors, patterns and forms of exquisite beauty.  As we admire nature’s extravagance our emotions and feelings become part of it.  This harmonious balance makes our souls happy…”  ∼ Ralph Waldo Emerson   Early morning sun light turns the…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Kiawah Island SC, Landscape, LENS-ARTISTS, Photography