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 Decisive Crop

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

Minimalism

Egg on White Tablecloth

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

Holiday Fun

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

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.

Doors

Doors in Sims Park

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

Portraits

Portrait

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