September 1, 2022

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #214 Favorite Finds

“When the magic hour arrives, my thoughts center on light rather than on the landscape. I search for perfect light, then hunt for something earthbound to match with it.” – Galen Rowell Our challenge this week is to share a few pictures, randomly taken, which later turned out to be a favorite. Lately, I am trying to be more aware of the impact natural light has on a picture. For example, I was drawn to the scene below after noticing  yellow sunlight reflecting off the bricks and steam from the smoldering fire. To my surprise, when viewing this picture the next day, I noticed the camera had also picked up…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in LENS-ARTISTS, Photography, Quotes, Sunsets

February 17, 2022

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #186 Low Light

“Pictures taken in low light seem to convey a certain mood or feeling, perhaps more so than those taken in bright sunlight.” – Sylvia Bacon     This week Sofia is challenging us to feature some of our low light images.  Sunrise and sunset on Kiawah Island’s beach seldom fails to disappoint.  At times the sky and its reflection on the ocean becomes so overwhelming when washed with brilliant colors.  The header shot and the one below are two examples. “Get outside. Watch the sunrise. Watch the sunset. How does that make you feel? Does it make you feel big or tiny? Because there’s something good about feeling both.” – Amy…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Boston Massachusetts, Kiawah Island SC, Photography, Sunsets

March 13, 2021

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #138 Natural Light

“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman Light from the sun is constantly changing throughout the day.  Clouds play a big part in this and also shadows which are created as the sun reflects off another object.   Natural sunlight can shine directly on an object, it can also be seen as back light, the golden light just before sunset plus the beautiful colors seen in sunrises and sunsets. Here are a few images showing examples of natural light.  This first one was taken after a heavy rain…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Abstract, LENS-ARTISTS, Maine, Natural Light, Photography, Sunsets

October 23, 2019

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: #68 LAYERED

Amy is inviting us to explore Layers through a few of our pictures.  I decided to feature a few images showing examples of layers created by Mother Nature!   “If you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, there’s something wrong with you.” – Alex Trebek   This image shows multiple layered stone which was formed by hot, molten magma from beneath the earth’s crust as it slowly cooled and hardened many years ago.  Taken at the company site in Beebe, Quebec looking down into an active granite quarry.   A little over a year ago, we decided to update our kitchen and add new counter tops.  Making our selection…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in LENS-ARTISTS, Nature, Photography

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

October 1, 2018

LOOKING UP: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

When selecting photos relative to the subject “Looking Up”, I was amazed how many there were of the sky, tall buildings, trees, birds flying, etc.  Thank you Patti for choosing such an interesting phrase for the weekly photo challenge!   “Keep looking up … That’s the secret of life.” ∼ Snoopy   It is breathtaking to look up at this magnificent ship silhouetted against the beautiful blue sky and clouds.  The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, launched in Boston, Massachusetts by the United States Navy in 1797 to protect American merchant shipping during the Quasi-War with France and defeat the Barbary pirates.  She earned the nickname…

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written by Sylvia - Posted in Boston, LENS-ARTISTS, Nature, Photography, Travel