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Abstract Moments: LAPC #296
Minor editing of color and shadow from an image of flowing water in a creek.
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“In every landscape should reside jewels of abstract art waiting to be discovered.”- Melissa Brown
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This week Ritva invited us to explore abstract photography. I learned a few tips from Ritva and others who experiment more than I do. My abstracts are primarily from a composition found in nature that looks artsy to…
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Rock Our World: LAPC #295
This week Donna at Wind Kisses offered a beautiful post and tribute to nature for Earth Day. She asked us to share photos of rocks and what inspires us in her tribute called Rock Your World. Anyone who has followed me for a while knows that nature is my passion, my inspiration, and my foundation. I didn’t pay much attention to rocks until I moved to the Ozarks. With limestone rocks seemingly…
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The Dance
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The eclipse at 95% coverage is shown in the small refraction below.
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the moon, sun, and earth
orbiting in time and space
the eternal dance
day, night, seasons, eclipses
a photographers delight
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Cellphone glitches but still an interesting photo.
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I’m grateful that I took the time to experience the eclipse on Monday. And I’m dissatisfied with my choices, photos, and cellphone…
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LAPC #293 - Water in Motion
All life on earth depends on water, yet water is a treasure we don’t always appreciate.
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” ~ Loren Eiseley
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Dancing light, color, and a touch of magic in this flowing creek.
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This week Sofia Alves invites us to share photos of water in motion and remember the beauty and preciousness of water. Thank you Sofia for the beautiful…
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People Here, There, and Everywhere
This week Tina asked us to share photos of people here, there, and everywhere. Most of my photography revolves around nature so this was a hard challenge for me. I generally avoid photographing people, especially without their permission. Surprisingly, I was able to dig up a few photographs of people, mostly family, friends, and people getting married. This also speaks to my lack of travel to…
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LAPC #291: Cityscapes
Fayetteville’s downtown square with quaint old-fashioned storefronts.
This week Patti invited us to showcase our cities in the Cityscape Challenge. This was a hard challenge for me. I rarely photograph buildings or cities. And our small college town is particularly challenging with few wide open vistas or skylines. Fayetteville is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the buildings…
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Circular Wonders: Challenge #290
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Circles of glowing goodness.
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velvety petals
vibrantly glowing circles
inviting wonder
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This week we have another fun challenge from Ann-Christine at Leya. She has invited us to find Circular Wonders. I didn’t think I would have much to share since the vast majority of my photos are taken in nature, but I was delighted to find many circular treasures, both natural and manmade in my…
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Playing with Composition; Challenge #289
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Dancing Light
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This photo shows off shape, light, and texture very well. We see light dancing off the waves in the water, along with the shapes of refracted light, and contrasting light and dark areas, which help to highlight the texture of the water and various colors.
This week the Lens-Artists are playing with composition. John at Photobyjohnbo.com asked us to explore four aspects of…
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Change is Brewing
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hope, fear, joy, and doubt
collide with supercell force
choices are brewing
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My mind is spinning and my emotions are roiling as I ponder life choices. Do I want to move, to travel, to own, to rent? I had thought that having a nest egg would remove my stress over money, but I was wrong. How to invest, protect, spend, and share my inheritance has become a difficult choice filled with…
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Ice Cold Treats
Hunter or hunted?
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arctic winds howling
a bold winter safari
hunting frozen prize
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Overcast hunting.
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Rare concrete fungi.
My words might seem like a contradiction, but I like icy cold weather in small amounts. Thankfully, in NW Arkansas, we have brief periods of cold with overall mild winters. During January’s arctic cold spell, I was even cold indoors, but still braved some fresh…
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A Valentine's Treat
Roses are a classic Valentine’s treat.
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flowers or treats
what opens your hidden gate
would you share the codes
I’ll whisper sweet songs
dance to a funky beat
create a fine feast
or write lame poetry
if only you’ll be mine
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Or maybe some pink peonies?
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My romantic side has been quiet for so long, my parts are rusty and out of shape. It’s been too easy to settle into comfortable…
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Warm Colors - Challenge #285
This week Edigio challenged the lens artists to explore warm colors and how they affect us. Colors can affect our moods and well-being; everything from our clothes, home decorations, rooms, and nature. There is a long history of color being used therapeutically.
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~ Wassily Kandinsky
Here is my collage of warm colors to explore and…
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Day and Night; Challenge #284
This week Sofia asked us to explore the contrasts of light (day and night) for the Lens-Artist Challenge.
Her photos beautifully portray the changing light as we move from day to night and winter to spring. Donna walked us through one day with a range of light and subjects. I focused on one setting (over a few days) here at the pond in our apartment complex. The settings aren’t overly dramatic…
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Ice Cold
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deep cold
artic weather
settles over the land
freezing ponds, pipes, and bones
resigned
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schools close
people shelter
stoking fireplace and heater
a losing battle for home warmth
defeat
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bundle
layers of clothes
slow the arctic windchill
slipping on icy roads and walks
severe
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serene
beautiful views
fresh white pristine landscapes
homes, ponds, and streets covered in…
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Favorites of 2023, Challenge #281
I’m late, but here is my entry for the Lens-Artist Challenge #281.
Anne-Christine asked us to share our favorite images from 2023. They can be picked for beauty, memories, art, or any reason. Mine are mostly from my apartment grounds or nearby parks since I’ve traveled so little in the last few years. Thankfully, I’ve learned to find beauty where I am which is one of my ordinary joys. I take…
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Early Cold Nights
Delightful puffy clouds at sunset.
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early cold light
perched by the fireplace
time to refresh and reflect
embers of lost dreams
rekindled on heartbeats
welcome the new year
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This is my entry for Colleen’s latest season’s syllabic poetry challenge. Your mission, should you decide to accept, is to write a seasonal poem using kigo words and phrases that speak to the early cold phase of…
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Winter Desolation Poetry Challenge #12
This is a reversed image of the moon reflected off a frozen pond.
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sleet-covered ground forms an icy blanket
bring winter desolation
stark fields of frozen dreams
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a feeble attempt to stave off sadness
buying a new calendar
loneliness fills my heart
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singing and dancing a mix of feelings
mellow vibes fill the room while
trimming the Christmas tree
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A frozen puzzle.
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