Lens-Artists – Page 25 – Wandering Dawgs

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #281 – Favorite Images 2023

January 9, 2024Posted in PhotographyTagged favorite images, Lens-Artists, Photo Challenge18 Comments

In 2023 we took a few short road trips, I flew to New Mexico, and we went on a fantastic cruise. When we weren’t wandering we enjoyed being at home in Coastal Georgia. Here are a few of my favorite images from the year.

*When March comes around, the Dogwoods are blooming here in Coastal Georgia.*

In June we stopped at the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia on our way to Orlando.

I traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico in October to attend the Albuquerque Internal Balloon Fiesta for the first time. Each day began with a morning glow followed by lots of activity as the balloon crews prepared the balloons for launch.

*Dawn Patrol Balloons, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico*

*Inside a hot air balloon as it is being inflated.*

Our final trip of the year was a cruise to the Panama Canal and Central America. Passing through the Gatun Locks was the highlight of the cruise. There were great adventures as we traveled into Central American rain forests and saw wildlife we’ve never seen anywhere else.

*Passing through the Gatun Locks of the Panama Canal*

Many thanks to all of our Lens-Artists hosts for all of the photo challenges in 2023. I’m looking forward to whatever challenges they bring us in 2024.

Tina of https://travelsandtrifles.wordpress.com/
Patti of https://pilotfishblog.com/
Ann-Christine aka Leya of https://lagottocattleya.com/
John of https://photobyjohnbo.com/
Anne of https://annegeephoto.com/ (aka Slow Shutter Speed)
Sofia of https://photographias.wordpress.com/
Donna of https://windkisses.com/
Egidio of https://egidio.photography/ (aka Through Brazilian Eyes)
Ritva of https://sillarit.com/ (aka Ritva Sillanmaki Photography)

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #280 – Last Chance 2023

December 27, 2023Posted in PhotographyTagged Last Chance, Lens-Artists, Photo Challenge18 Comments

For this challenge Tina has asked us to include some of our favorite images of 2023. We can include images on any and all subjects that are personal favorites – BUT, they must have been created in 2023 AND must not have been previously published in response to a Lens-Artists Challenge!

The following are some of my favorite images that somehow never fit into any of the Lens-Artists challenges.

Many thanks to our host Tina for the challenge Lens-Artists Challenge #280 – Last Chance

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #278 – Unique

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023Posted in PhotographyTagged Cruising, hummingbird, Lens-Artists, Panama Canal, Photo Challenge, Thanksgiving, Unique17 Comments

Our challenge from Amy is to show things that are unique.

I took a blogging break while we were on a recent cruise. We had a few unique experiences during our journey.

The highlight of the cruise was a partial transit of the Panama Canal. The ship entered the original Gatun Locks from the Caribbean near Colon, Panama. The above image shows the ship passing through the first of three locks before entering the Gatun Lake. After a short while on the lake the ship turned around and returned back to the Caribbean.

Another unique experience was in Jamaica. Hummingbirds were flying all around us when a hummingbird perched on my finger to drink nectar from a tiny bottle. Thanks to Henry for capturing this moment. It only lasted a few seconds.

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a delicious dinner on a cruise ship was a new experience for us. And I didn’t have to do any dishes!

Many thanks to our host Amy for the challenge Lens-Artists Challenge #278 – Unique

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #274 – Asymmetry

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023Posted in Birds, Nature, PhotographyTagged asymmetry, Lens-Artists, Photo Challenge20 Comments

Last week Sophia challenged us to show symmetry in our images. This week Donna has challenged us to show asymmetry – an informal sense of balance.

My first two images use the rule of thirds to show asymmetry.

For some reason I often capture birds in groups of three. The following images are some of my favorite bird trios.

Many thanks to our host Donna for the challenge Lens-Artists Challenge #274 – Asymmetry

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #273 – Symmetry

November 3, 2023Posted in Flowers, Nature, PhotographyTagged Architecture, Camellia, Hot Air Balloon, Lens-Artists, Photo Challenge, symmetry22 Comments

Sofia has challenged us to feature images that show symmetry. She tells us that symmetry in photography “creates strong and balanced images” and that “our eyes find symmetry harmonious and pleasing.”

My first two images are examples of radial symmetry I found in hot air balloons as they were being inflated at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.