October 13, 2018

WINDOWS: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

This week Ann-Christine challenged us to show pictures of some interesting windows we have seen.  She suggested we look for “what/who is standing or sitting by or at the window …. find an interesting something standing or hanging in the window…or perhaps seen through the window!”  Below is an eclectic collection of recent window photos I encountered.  Each window image has it’s own unique personality plus a story to tell!!   “Your desire to be near a window is your desire to be close to life!” ∼  Mehmet Murat ildan   Colorful art surrounds the window and doorway at this house in Montreal, Canada.  Topaz software created the smooth, glassy look.  …

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…

September 22, 2018

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge

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…

August 24, 2018

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…