Scotland – Wandering Dawgs

Lens Artists Photo Challenge #387 – Shadowed

March 2, 2026Posted in PhotographyTagged beach, Ireland, Lens-Artists, Live Oaks, Photo Challenge, Scotland, Shadowed35 Comments

Our host John described his challenge like this: “Shadows evoke mystery, wonder, nostalgia, and even a touch of fright. This week, consider how shadows shape your photos. Look for the places where light steps back. You can take a literal approach and photograph an actual shadow, or lean into contrast and mood—shapes, silhouettes, or scenes where darkness adds depth and character to your subject.”

Blarney Castle Window, Ireland

Shadows on the Beach

Shadows in the Swamp Trail, Silver Springs State Park

Shadows in a Cemetery

Thank you to Patti for last week’s challenge of the Power of Juxtaposition. Your responses were very creative.

Many thanks to John for this week’s challenge. If you would like to join the challenge please be sure to tag your post with Lens-Artists and include a link back to John’s post Lens-Artists #387: Shadowed.

Be sure to check back on Saturday, March 7 at noon eastern time when Ann-Christine will be hosting the challenge.

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Every Day is a Gift

Sunday Stills: Checking things off my Bucket List

November 4, 2024Posted in Alaska, Hawaii, Photography, Travel, WildlifeTagged Bucket List Images, Ireland, Scotland, Sunday Stills19 Comments

Terri’s challenge is to share images of places or things that are on our bucket list.

I created a bucket list many years ago. I’ve been checking things off and adding more items ever since.

Checking travel destinations off my bucket list.

Ireland and Scotland

Hawaii

Alaska

New York City

Statue of Liberty with Manhattan Skyline

Checking wildlife sightings off my bucket list.

Bull Elk Bugling in Cataloochee Valley, NC

My bucket list is constantly changing. I keep checking things off and adding new ones. Terri’s challenge has inspired me to start checking off a few more items!

“Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!” – Auntie Mame

Shared with Terri’s Sunday Stills challenge Bucket List Items

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #204 – Doors

June 21, 2022Posted in PhotographyTagged Doors, Ireland, Lens Artists, Photo Challenge, Scotland18 Comments

I loved the doors of Ireland and Scotland. These are some of my favorites.

Pass through these doors to learn all about Guinness, Dublin, Ireland

Many thanks to Sylvia Bacon for the challenge Lens’Artists #204 – Doors

Lens-Artists #67: Candid

October 15, 2019Posted in PhotographyTagged Candid, Ireland, Lens-Artists, Photo Challenge, Pubs, Scotland16 Comments

This week, Ann-Christine has challenged us to capture candid shots of people and/or animals.

This challenge was a difficult one for me because it’s hard for me to get good photos of people. Usually my candid shots are epic fails, either blurred or someone has a funny look on their face. As I searched through my photos I found some candid shots from our trip to Ireland and Scotland earlier this year.

On that trip we visited more than a few pubs. I couldn’t help but capture a few candid shots as we enjoyed a pint and dinner after a busy day of taking in the sights.

20190502-Day-2-Dublin-Book-of-Kells-Old-Library-Guinness-(74) — Bartender pouring our first Guinness pint at the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Brewery

20190514-Day-14-Giants-Causeway-Tour-IPhone-(45) — Bartender at the beautiful Crown in Belfast, Northern Ireland

20190522-Day-22-Edinburgh-Castle-IPhone-(18) — Decisions, Decisions… in Edinburgh, Scotland

I loved hearing the music in the pubs and seeing the street performers.

20190502-Day-2-Dublin-Book-of-Kells-Old-Library-Guinness-(83) — Musicians in Dublin

20190506-Day-6-Drive-to-Dingle-IPhone-(36) — Musicians at a pub in Dingle, Ireland

20190503-Day-3-Galway-(23) — In the shopping district in Galway

20190522-Day-22-Edinburgh-Castle-Royal-Mile-Sony-(81) — Bagpiper in Edinburgh, Scotland

I managed to capture a few people doing everyday things.

20190509-Day-9-Ring-of-Kerry-Sony-(153) — Waterville, Ireland

20190506-Dingle-Sony-(66) — Dingle Boat Harbor, Ireland

20190507-Day-7-Dingle-Peninsula-Sony-(92) — Surfers at Inch Beach, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland

20190514-Day-14-Giants-Causeway-Sony-(31) — Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland

I can’t end this post without including some candid animal shots.

20190509-Day-9-Ring-of-Kerry-Sony-(69) — A shepherd tending to his flock during a sheep dog demonstration in Ir

20190520-Day-20-Aberdeen-to-Fernie-Clastle-Hamish-the-Highland-Cow-Sony-(92) — Highland Cow at Fernie Castle, Scotland

Many thanks to Ann-Christine for this weeks Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Candid

Lens-Artists #63: Magical

September 17, 2019Posted in Historic Sites, PhotographyTagged Dunnottar Castle, Lens-Artists, magical, Photo Challenge, Scotland27 Comments

This week, Ann-Christine has challenged us to show what is magical to us.

What is more magical than an ancient castle? As we traveled through Ireland and Scotland earlier this year one of my favorite things was seeing the many castles.

For me, the most magical of all was Dunnottar Castle in Stovehaven, Scotland. Sitting on top of a cliff that juts out into the North Sea, it seemed to magically appear out of a thick fog.