What others have said as well: not only is it very difficult to select five photos as best but they are also subject to change. Today’s pick may be different to my picks next month, next week, maybe even tomorrow. However, this photo might always … Continue reading Today’s Best
And to round off the post, here is a shot that’s literally over the top: Lens-Artists Challenge: Over the top
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Subjects That Begin with the Letter B
I chose to get the help of my minikins as well as Ned Flanders of The Simpsons‘ fame.
Can you find Ned in the photo on the left? It is a question of scale as well as a question of perspective.
My little photographer companion is always on hand to lecture me. In this case on perspective and scale AND depth. The mouse squeaked in to help, as well.
And here are the minikins making a similar argument.
Lens-Artists Challenge: Tools of Photo Composition
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Sofia (and by inference Patty) have asked for wonderous moments banned into a photo frame. I’ve always taken photos but only once I got a digital camera I’ve started to take it a bit more seriously (the operative word here is “a bit”). I’ve made … Continue reading Firsts
Three from the hood checking out the beach, looking fierce. Not quite there yet but trying to look gangsta. Whereas these three are trying to look above their rather shitty surroundings. Something these three don’t have to try. Stalking like this they are dignity personified. … Continue reading Strength in the number 3
are really hard. Ritva asked to chose one colour for six photos. But … see title. So I decided to show one photo per colour (which was the other option). Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Choose a Colour!
For this week’s Lens Artists’ Challenge Anne asks for a look at textures. So, here I go. Another plant texture, very dry by comparison; the bark of a date palm: Lichen on a metal fence. The metall, once smooth, is flakey and rough and nature … Continue reading Examples of Textures
Terry Pratchett might not be the most romantic author but his approach suits me just fine. “I’d like to know if I could compare you to a summer’s day. Because – well, June 12th was quite nice.” (from Wyrd Sisters, and yes, it really was) … Continue reading One author, four quotes
Even a ten year old house has some history. I could have shown old castle ruins from our area, Roman artifacts of which there are a few around here, or … I decided to show my old school house. It was built from 1904-1905, named … Continue reading History is everywhere
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