Category: PHOTO CHALLENGES

Friday Night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (LA Photo Challenge, 24Sept2022)

September 24, 2022

Donna hosts the Lens-Artist challenge this week. The theme is over the hill. She gave many ideas to interpret the theme and I am sharing some images from Friday night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. We are well OVER THE HILL of the pandemic – gathering again (without masks) and it was nice to see … More Friday Night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (LA Photo Challenge, 24Sept2022)

OPPOSITES (Lens-Artist’s Photo Challenge, 18Sept2022)

September 18, 2022

Tina leads the Lens-Artist challenge this week and invites us to share photos that depict opposites. Above – Rose of Sharon bloom on the shrub. Below- Rose of Sharon blooms trimmed and discarded. Above: Well-used phone! Saw this at the store… while waiting to check out… – this phone has seen better days!  Below is … More OPPOSITES (Lens-Artist’s Photo Challenge, 18Sept2022)

Urban Environment in Buffalo, NY (Lens-Artist’s Photo Challenge, 10Sept2022)

September 10, 2022

Sofia Leads the Lens-Artist challenge this week and invites us to share Urban Environments. There were so many directions I could have taken – and I easily decided to share some photos from Buffalo, New York from November 2020. Here is a brief history of Buffalo, New York from BYGONELY: “Buffalo is the second-biggest city … More Urban Environment in Buffalo, NY (Lens-Artist’s Photo Challenge, 10Sept2022)

Planes & Automobiles in ART (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge) Buc-ee’s Travel Stops

September 5, 2022

Hello Readers- today’s post has photos connecting with the lens-artist theme of planes and automobiles. John also used the hashtag #Roadtrip2022 so I am sharing photos from Buc-ee’s gas stations, which is a chain that started in 1982 and they are now enormous “travel stops” sprinkled throughout the Southern US states.  Canvas Art Each Buc-ee’s has art for … More Planes & Automobiles in ART (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge) Buc-ee’s Travel Stops

Art from North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC – Burns’ Elvis Presley (Lens-Artist’s Aug2022)

August 27, 2022

Hello Readers. The Photo Challenge this week is Favorite Finds.   I am featuring works from The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) in Raleigh, NC. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT Let’s start with the Elvis-themed photo exhibit from NC photographer Ralph Burns. This photo exhibit was a favorite find of the summer because it was so different! I … More Art from North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC – Burns’ Elvis Presley (Lens-Artist’s Aug2022)

Here Comes the Sun….(Lens Artists Photo Challenge, 21AUG2022)

August 21, 2022

Hello Readers. The Photo Challenge this week is Here Comes the Sun… Let’s start with this photo from a local walk. We walked by this area many times and on one of the walks we were welcomed by the sun…. That local photo reminded me of a painting I saw down in Florida. It is one … More Here Comes the Sun….(Lens Artists Photo Challenge, 21AUG2022)

MOTION & Water Refreshment (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge, 13Aug2022)

August 13, 2022

Hello Readers. The Photo Challenge this week is MOTION. Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein   “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” -Dale … More MOTION & Water Refreshment (Lens-Artist Photo Challenge, 13Aug2022)

Groove & Displacement (Lens Artists Photo Challenge, 7Aug2022)

August 7, 2022

Hello Readers. The Photo Challenge this week is What’s Your Groove? Finding my groove sometimes involves looking for something interesting to capture in a 10-minute photo shoot.  And I am sure most of us know that this activity helps us see the beauty that is all around us!  Beauty we might become blind to; beauty that … More Groove & Displacement (Lens Artists Photo Challenge, 7Aug2022)

Three Images (Lens Artists Photo Challenge 30July2022)

July 30, 2022

Hello Readers *** The Photo Challenge this week is to share three favorite images. It is always tough to pick “favorites” because favorite for what? Composition , clarity, color, essence, mood, content, subject, abstract, etc? *** So I looked through my recent archives and started there. What were some favs? The first image I found … More Three Images (Lens Artists Photo Challenge 30July2022)

SURREAL (Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge #209- 23JULY2022)

July 23, 2022

Hello Readers Today’s photo challenge theme is surrealism, which is hosted by Tracy from Reflections of an Untidy Mind For this challenge, I found two photos that had a surreal vibe and then I made two collages with my version of surrealism.   Did you know this month is my birthday? I know some of you thought it was … More SURREAL (Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge #209- 23JULY2022)

Summer Vibes (Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge 17July2022)

July 16, 2022

Hello Readers Today’s photo challenge theme is “summer vibes” hosted by https://solaner.wordpress.com/ The scent of fresh basil always delivers a summer vibe. Of course a little basil adds a nice flavor to almost any meal. The summer vibe in July means spring flowers are winding down  While other flowers 🌸 are starting to thrive, like the hearty Rose … More Summer Vibes (Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge 17July2022)