Category: Lens-Artists Challenge
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Lens Artists Challenge #357 – Into the Woods
Egidio posts this week’s challenge: “Into the Woods.” He reminds us of his earlier post mentioning the Japanese expression shinrin-yoku. “Shinrin-yoku is a concept that was developed in Japan in the 1980s as a form of natural therapy and stress relief. In English, it is translated as “forest bathing” or immersing oneself in a forest atmosphere.” Shinrin-yoku sounds…
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Lens Artists Challenge #356 – Quiet Hours
This week’s Lens Artists Challenge is by SH, who invites us to think about what “Quiet Hours” means, which I find to be a very thoughtful proposal. As SH suggests, “quiet hours” can mean different things to different people. For me, some of mhy most treasured quiet hours are devoted to my photography – Whether…
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Lens Artists Challenge #355 – Creativity
The above work is by Vassily Kandinsky. I’ll get back to that presently. This week’s Lens Artists Challenge is Creativity, courtesy of Leya. It’s a “look back” at Challenge #42 (I wasn’t here for that.) I’ll touch on several dimensions of creativity important to me. Creativity is the ability to think about a task or a…
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Lens Artists Challenge #353 – Stormy
Beth’s challenge this week is “Stormy.” A great theme – I love storms: thunder and lightning, lots of noise, torrential rains. Storms make me feel close to nature in a very elemental way. Truth be told, I rarely photograph storms. For one thing, I don’t photograph in rain. I guess that’s a phobia I’ve had…
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Lens Artists Challenge #352 – Mellow
Sophia’s challenge this week for Lens Artists is “Mellow,” a lovely theme. When I think of “mellow,” I think of summer—a gentle warmth and relaxation. It’s the sun on your skin, not too hot, and the refreshing summer breeze on your face. It’s a time to pause, breathe deeply, and enjoy calmness. This feeling comes…
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Lens Artists Challenge #350 – Zooming
Anne’s challenge to us this week is Zooming. At first, I had no idea how to proceed. While Anne has in mind zooming with a zoom lens, I do not own a zoom lens. Years ago, I did. But I found working with prime lenses gave me better image quality and forced me to think…
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Lens Artists Challenge #349 – The First Thing I Thought Of …
Our challenge this week comes from Tina, who encourages us to find the humor in some of our pictures. Well, I’ve been accused of being too serious, so this should be a good exercise for me, right? It has been interesting to look at some pictures differently and see the humor in them. Here goes…
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Lens Artists Challenge #348 – Serenity
This week’s Lens Artists Challenge from Egidio asks us to find serenity in our pictures. Serenity can help us cope with life’s challenges and enhance our overall quality of life. By cultivating calm and tranquility, we can savor the present moment and appreciate the good around us. Few experiences are as vital to me as…
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Lens Artists Challenge #347 – Break the Rules!
This is Ritva’s week to set the Lens Artists challenge, and it’s a tough one. I’ve been tempted to sit this one out. I try to think about the “rules” – particularly regarding composition – everytime I shoot. If I get an image with something I like but not quite “right,” I try fix it.…
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Lens-Artists Challenge #346 – Cinematic
This week’s Lens Artists Challenge is presented by Sofia, and it’s a fantastic one: Cinematic. As a passionate film buff, I frequently find myself thinking about my images in cinematic terms. Since I rarely include people in my photographs, I concentrate heavily on lighting, composition, and the feelings the image elicits to produce photographs that…