Lens-Artists Challenge #271 Contrast

This week, Amy is focusing on Contrasts. She tells us that in photography, contrasts can include different ranges of tones, colors, subjects, and areas of light and shadow–to name a few. So this is my take on the subject.

I thought this would be an easy challenge, but it took me a while to figure out which way to approach this.

Shapes

Straight and spirally
Rusty stuff in a variety of shapes
Keep out!
River rock in so many shapes and sizes

Color

This colorful photo was taken at a Yarnival
These hardware parts looked like robot eyes
The blue sky really sets off the shape of this plant.

Textures

Fascinated by this belt
A captivating display of textures
So many different textures and colors
A carpet display at an Ikea store
It’s not easy being green, unless you are a fern next to other plants.

Quirky contrasts

Ready to go to the county faire.
What is it, and why is it here?
Rolling down a street in Maui. New and old!

That is all for today’s photographic journey through my images in contrast. What did you find captivating?

Lens-Artists Challenge #270 On Display

This week Ann-Christine from To see the world in a grain of sand… thought we would reuse an old theme – On Display. And it could almost be about anything… from a shoe shop to a garden party. 

This time many of my displays relate to food. When I first started to refine my photography I enjoyed my trips to the local Farmer’s Markets in Sacramento. My banner photograph was taken at Zabar’s in New York City. I just want to remember all the yummy foods I found there.

Mushrooms to eat and for sale

On many a morning I walk out to my backyard, and I find mushrooms. I just hope I find them before my Moxie does. Fungi are not easy to identify.

Mushroom Gills

Fruit & Vegetable Display

Tomato, Tomato?
Peppers in all colors
Bugs Bunny wouldn’t pass up these colored carrots!

Fish and other things from the sea for sale

On ice in Seattle’s Fish Market

Baked Goods for sale

Love this display in Carmel, Ca. for Mother’s Day

This cafe is a favorite of my photography group when we are in Folsom. I’m getting hungry.

Karen’s Bakery in Folsom

Hats & Accessories on sale

Howdy!
Red Hat Society – Welcome here!

Flower Arrangements

Beautiful bouquets
Ready to take home!

Old Fashion Displays

Bodie, Ca. –
Local honey

Entrepreneur with displays

Local Farmer’s Market
Animal Balloon anyone?

I will stop now, and let you ponder which image appeals to you.

Lens-Artists Challenge #269 On the Edge

Patti creates a new challenge for me, “This week the Lens-Artists are heading in a new direction. We’re exploring “the edges.” What have I captured “On the Edge” of buildings, cliffs, rivers, and beaches. I interpreted this challenge in a straigtforward way.

Seen from a jet

People on the edge

Mt Diablo climbers
Many edges as seen from Mt Diablo
Looking down from One World Trade Center
Balancing the world while strolling down
The Oculus

Animals on the edge

Balanced on flower power
Pelicans on the edge
Taking off
Coming in for a landing
Stay away from this wet edge!
Getting along
Love on the edge
Balanced, but not happy
Left hanging
Mealtime – the edge of hunger

Earth’s edge

Island of Maui
The ocean’s edge in Maui
The end of day at the water’s edge
Erupting volcano on The Big Island

Glad you stopped by. Any thing catch you attention? Let me know. I love to hear from you.

Lens-Artists Challenge #267 Recharge

What is your go-to activity (or activities) that allows you to recharge your batteries? Is it in nature or in the city, alone or with friends and family, reading a book? This week Egidio from Through Brazilian Eyes created this challenge for me.

Taking photographs is my go-to for recharging.

Rewatching some of my favorite films helps get me out of the mood.

Being near the ocean

Reading a book

Eating ice cream

Well after my last post, I needed to recharge. Or maybe reboot. What did I do? I spent a lot of time with my Golden Retriever, Moxie. We went to the dog park and met up with some dog friends. Moxie spent the entire time retrieving “the” ball she had selected. At home, Moxie and I spent time grooming and massaging her.

Then, I realized that I needed more than a reboot. I needed to rest and fight a cough and cold. So I will select one of my ways to recharge.

Black Cherry Ice Cream @ Handels
All gone!

There is nothing like some sweet, creamy cold ice cream to make you feel better! Don’t you agree? What’s your favorite flavor?

Coffee Ice Cream is my favorite.

Well that is all for my short and sweet post!