Tag: Swim Meet

Lens-Artists Challenge #255: Telling a Story

This week, Patti of P.A. Moed asks me to focus on telling a story with my photos. “Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we can convey a story in one image; other times we need several. For this challenge, we’ll set a limit of 5 photos per story.” People-watching is a favorite pastime for me. I do not eavesdrop; instead, I try to imagine what is happening and capture the emotions.

Festivals and Events

Renaissance Fayre
Father and son act at the Renaissance Fayre
Amgen Cyclist – thoughts?
Amgen Tour of California. How would you caption this?

Summer is heating up here in Sacramento. We are alerted that a heat wave is approaching. Years ago, my grandchildren joined a swim team. That meant all-day swim meets on Saturday. I had my camera ready for action.

What is this swimmer thinking?
Such enthusiasm
Pep Talk
Cheering
Congratulations
Summer = Watermelon

Helping hand

Getting directions at the
American Museum of Natural History
Lost visitor
Father and son. What’s the story?

Teaching

Many docents can be found at the zoo or museums. They provide valuable teachings to the community. Thank you.

Explaining tools at a Big Truck event in Roseville
Spining explained

Creative Energy

Berkeley Kite Festival
Chanukah Celebration
Folsom 4th of July Parade
Spray paint art on the Embarcadero. This artist was less than friendly.
Chalk it Up is held once a year in John C Fremont Park

Caught in the Act

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Fransisco provides plenty of photo opportunities for people-watching. I captured this local character as he counted his earnings.

San Francisco Bush Man
Geyserville, Ca
Nothing like a hot dog on the New York City streets
Capturing a fun moment at
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Keeps traffic flowing on N.Y.C. streets
Serious moment with Daisy Duck in Disneyland

Animal Stories

Ducks at the Sacramento Zoo.
Can you think of a story for these images? Something was going on.
We know what this photo is all about.

And that’s all folks. For now! Check back soon for more of my photographs.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #187 Water

Anne challenges us “to find some water fun Please show us your water fun and tell us about it.” So I went through my archives and retrieved some memories. Unfortunately, we have not had any rain for quite a while so puddles were hard to find.

Playing in water is fun and refreshing on a hot summer day.

Abstract or creative images can be found. Let your imagination go.

Marks the spot!

Water can be very powerful. It can carve out deep valleys or change the coastline.

These images were taken on the Island of Kauai

Water activities for people and animals

Berkeley Marina fishing pier of long ago
Splash Dogs
Kite Surfing in Kauai
Kayaking on the American River
Fishing in the American River
Frog peeking
Horses @ Sailor Bar
Captured at a swim meet
Charlie in his doggie pool

Water reflections make up some of my favorite images.

“Monetesque”
Hearst Castle
Sunset at the Wildlife Refuge
Mirror Lake in Yosemite

Water is a very precious natural resource. In California we are going into another year of drought. I will be mindful of how I use water. Can you think of ways you can save H2O?