Tag: landscapes
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Monday Monochrome – Mojave Dessert
This week’s Monday Monochrome is this image of the Mojave Desert in southeastern California. Along with the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Great Basin deserts, the Mojave forms a vast desert system in southwestern North America. The Mojave is considered “high desert” because the elevations are over 2,000 ft and up to 4,000 ft. I have found…
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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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One Four Challenge Week 5 – Los Banos
It’s a BONUS week for the One Four Challenge! May has 5 weeks, so Leanne and I are doing extra fifth variations this week. Next week starts a new series. Join us! The One Four exercises are great fun and a great way to explore and learn new editing techniques. If you are interested and…
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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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One Four Challenge Week 2 – Los Banos
This is Variation 2 of Los Banos. To create the sunset look of this variation, I replaced the sky. Then I edited exposure etc overall to enhance the sunset effect in the landscape. This variation was a lot of fun. I knew I wanted to try and create a sunset. Finding the right sky replacement…
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One Four Challenge Week 1 – Los Banos
It’s time for a new 4-week cycle in the One Four Challenge. In this challenge, we select an original image, then explore – on successive weeks – four ways of editing the original to create new interpretations. #Photography #Landscapes #Challenge Here is the original image, a photograph of the picturesque California countryside in Los Banos.…
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One Four Challenge Week 4 – Fences
For variation 4, I opted to use Photoshop for some editing work. The primary focus of the original image and all its variations is the fence. Therefore, I aimed to preserve the entire section of the fence in the foreground; as it turns a corner and extends left, I also wanted to keep as much…
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Lens-Artists Challenge #345 – My Go-To Places
My go-to places? Parks, nature preserves, forests, mountains, and wild places—any location that compels me to confront the raw beauty of nature, the passage of time, and my own thoughts. For this week’s Lens Artists Challenge, Johnbo invites us to reflect on our “Go-to Places”—those special spots we turn to when we need an uplifting…
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Scenes in the Park
Here are a few images from my walk in the park today, a beautiful spring day. (Click for full size images.)