Vegetable Soup Mix For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card — And now you know what we will have for dinner tonight. .:. © 2026 Ludwig Keck
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Challenges
Juxtaposition
Last Saturday I had finished my Monday Window post for this week and later that evening I saw the Lens-Artists challenge post “Lens-Artists #386: The Power of Juxtaposition” by Patti Moed. It seemed surreal as I had done such a juxtaposition for tomorrow’s Monday Window post. Here are the two photos: Note the amazing similarity,…… Continue reading Juxtaposition
The Numbers Game – 260217
This week the magic number is 234 in the challenge by Judy Dykstra-Brown – The Numbers Game 112. My search yielded a variety of photos. One of them brought a tear to my eyes. It is a photo from the inside of the Bounty – taken not long before she was lost at sea. .:. © 2026 Ludwig…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 260217
The Decisive Crop
Looking closely at People Art festivals are one of my favorite occasions for spontaneous portraiture. People there want to be photographed, be they performers or visitors. I take my big rig, and often hear, “take our picture!” I always oblige, although those are not always the images I cherish. I try for that decisive moment…… Continue reading The Decisive Crop
Puddle
After the Rain puddle For The Cosmic Photo Challenge: “After the rain”. .:. © 2026 Ludwig Keck
The Numbers Game – 260209
Looking for the number 233 in my archives Today I looked for 233 in response to the challenge by Judy Dykstra-Brown – The Numbers Game 111. Once again the search yielded a number of images some of which I am sharing here. Two of the images are not my work – and thus I wish to offer a…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 260209
Visit to the Gallery
This post is in response to the challenge by Journeys with Johnbo – Cellpic Sunday. The post was scheduled for a Tuesday as I have other posts on Mondays and I don’t want to overload my followers. At the Gallery .:. © 2026 Ludwig Keck
The Numbers Game – 260202
Looking for the number 232 in my archive Today I looked for 232 in response to the challenge by Judy Dykstra-Brown – The Numbers Game 110. Today’s search came up with plenty. What you see are mostly unedited photos. They may not be in the “best light”. It does give you another look into my style and…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 260202
Last on Card – January 2026
Bird on Feeder For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card .:. © 2026 Ludwig Keck
The Numbers Game – 260128
Looking for the number 231 in my archive Today I looked for 231 in response to the challenge by Judy Dykstra-Brown – The Numbers Game 109. .:. © 2026 Ludwig Keck
Minimalism
Lens-Artists Challenge #381 is by Ritva Sillanmäki. She says: At Lens-Artists, we’ve explored minimalism and black-and-white photography separately, each offering its unique perspective and emotional depth, but when these two styles are combined, they create a powerful and engaging atmosphere that resonates deeply with us on multiple levels. The stark contrasts and the interplay of…… Continue reading Minimalism
The Numbers Game – 260112
Looking for the number 229 in my archive This weekly challenge has been very frustrating. For some reason, that I wish I could figure out, my search using File Explorer does not turn up all the images that contain the wanted number. Often it finds nothing. Today I looked for 229 in response to the…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 260112
Last on Card – December 2025
Bread Pudding For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card. Please also see my “rambling” Impermanence.
December 2025
This was December 2025 This is my first post for The Changing Seasons challenge. Since I might meet a few new blogging friends with this challenge, allow me to tell a little bit about myself. It has been more than seventy-five years since I got interested in photography. As you can imagine I have seen…… Continue reading December 2025
Holiday Fun
Lens-Artists Challenge #377 – Holiday Fun Thank you Leya for this delightful Lens-Artists challenge. Leya’s challenge post can be viewed Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #377 – Holiday Fun. Here are a few of my holiday fun and joy photos from my archives.
Wings
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #376 – Wings Beth has set this week’s Lens-Artist Challenge with the theme “wings”. Beths original post can be viewed Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #376 – Wings Thank you to Beth for hosting this challenge. For information on how to join the Lens-Artists Challenge please click here.
The Numbers Game – 251117
Today’s Number is 221 Today’s number is 221 – see Judy’s post – The Numbers Game #99. The game is played by going to your photos archive and typing that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you found. See Judy’s post for more information. Enjoy my collection and then…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 251117
The Numbers Game – 251110
It was slim-pickens today. Just twelve this week. The Numbers Game by Judy Dykstra-Brown #98 – Today’s number is 220. Today a mere dozen from my past. The game is played by going to your photos archive and typing that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you found. See Judy’s post for…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 251110
The Numbers Game – 251104
The Numbers Game by Judy Dykstra-Brown #97 – Today’s number is 219. The game is played by going to your photos file folder and typing that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you found. See Judy’s post for more information. As I have said before, it always amazes me when I look…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 251104
Last on Card – October 2025
For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
The Numbers Game – 251020
The Numbers Game by Judy Dykstra-Brown #95 – Today’s number is 217. The game is played by going to your photos file folder and typing that number into the search bar. Then a selection of the photos you find are posted. See Judy’s post for more information. Search does not work as it should on my computer. Some…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 251020
One-to-Three – 251001
Here we go. The original: The first manipulation was done in Silver Efex – one of my favorite black-and-white conversion tools. Next a simplification with Topaz Labs Simplify. And lastly here is one that is a bit over the top. This uses PaintShop Pro – Artistic Effects. Inspired by XingfuMama‘s One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge
Last on Card – September 2025
Gumbo Once again it is a food photo. Just because I ready a recipe near the end of the month? Well, whatever, enjoy the Gumbo. For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
The Numbers Game – 250923
The Numbers Game by Judy Dykstra-Brown #91 – Today’s number is 213. The game is played by going to your photos file folder and typing that number into the search bar. Then a selection of the photos you find are posted. See Judy’s post for more information.
Guessing Game
Brawny Window … what does it guard? Strong steel bars and sturdy metal shutters is it a jail? No, can’t be, the shutters lock from the inside. So this window must be guarding something very valuable inside. Brawny Window Here it is the reveal: A rickhouse in Kentucky. Bourbon Double Oaked The Distillery Tour
One-to-Three – 250905
This is my first contribution to XingfuMama’s One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge. Actually, I have been doing photo manipulations for many years. Often when I have some extra time on my hands. And many times they just sit in my archive. Occasionally I publish one or two, often on different sites. That is the case with…… Continue reading One-to-Three – 250905
Scavenger Hunt – 250902
Lens Artist Challenge #363: Virtual Scavenger Hunt I had seen the challenge for the numbers game first and decided to try. I found a nice set of photos on my laptop. Then I saw the Lens Artist Challenge. To my surprise the first item was: Something with wavy lines – and there was one in my…… Continue reading Scavenger Hunt – 250902
The Numbers Game – 250902
The Numbers Game #88 – by Judy Dykstra-Brown This week the number is 210. Here are some of what I found on my laptop. And for a fascinating repeat performance see: Scavenger Hunt – 250902 – Cafe Ludwig
FOTD – 250830
My Flower Of The Day.
Doors
A baker’s dozen of old doors. Just what I found on my laptop, but a fun variety. The Thursday Doors blog was my inspiration a long time ago for Monday Window. So doors are still a pleasure to look at. Here is my little collection. One of door photos aroused the error message: “The server…… Continue reading Doors
Last on Card – July 2025
Chicken Paprikash For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
The Numbers Game – 250728
Rarely have I participated in this fun game. The objective is to search one’s photo archive for a specified number and share what comes up. Usually not much for me, mostly because I search just the archive on my laptop which only has photos from the last few years. Earlier today I say the post…… Continue reading The Numbers Game – 250728
FOTD – 250705
A small bouquet Bouquet
FOTD – 250702
Tiger Lilies
Last on Card – June 2025
Good Food! When you order from New Dragon Restaurant in Peachtree Corners you really get a box full! And it is delicious! Here an order of Chicken in Black Bean Sauce. For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
Tiger Lily
… celebrating summer Tiger Lily – celebrating summer The Cosmic Photo Challenge for today said “Say hello to Summer”. What better way than with a tiger lily, green foliage and a clear blue sky. Not to mention the “warm” summer temperature of 95F (35C).
Last on Card – May 2025
For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
Last on Card – April 2025
For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
Last on Card – March 2025
Azalea Blossoms For bushboy’s challenge Last on Card – Last on Card.
Portraits
Candid Portraits The Lens-Artists challenge had the topic “portraits”. I have not participated in that challenge, but decided that I am a lens artist, so why not. So, what is a portrait? One dictionary the definition is “A portrait is a depiction of a person, frequently focusing on the head and shoulders, but can also…… Continue reading Portraits