Monthly Archives: February 2019

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #33: Nature

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Helen C

This is my submission for Patti’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #33: Nature. In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. –John Muir Continue my Amaryllis story… Amaryllis amazes me! I may make a fool of myself here, … Continue reading →

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Amaryllis

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Helen C

My neighbor gave me an Amaryllis plant (bulb) for Christmas. I remember having mixed feelings. I had killed a Christmas cactus (which I loved very much) many years ago because I had watered more than I should. I had killed … Continue reading →

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Brenda’s A Photo Study: High-Angle Photography

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Helen C

Continue on Brenda’s A Photo Study. Today I am working on High-Angle Photography. First, I want to let you know that I am going to take a 3-4 week break from blogging. If this week’s Lens-Artists challenge is not too … Continue reading →

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #32: Shadows

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Helen C

This is my submission for Tina’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #32: Shadows. Just the other day, walking by our living room, I saw shadows of two tripods on the wall. I asked Wei to take a picture of my shadow with … Continue reading →

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #31: Landscapes

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Helen C

This is my submission for Amy’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #31: Landscapes. It was fun to see different places through Amy and other’s photos. I also appreciate the quote or story that goes with each photo. Please visit Amy’s blog to … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Miss Firecrackers

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Helen C

I can’t say this is my submission for Tales of Terror: Times Past, but I definitely was motivated by it. (Thanks to rxfrazier… now I know this is a Patrick Amiot piece! Cool!) Irene asks, “Can you remember any tales … Continue reading →

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Brenda’s A Photo Study: CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY VIII – TEXTURE

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Helen C

Continue on Brenda’s A Photo Study. Today I am working on CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY VIII – TEXTURE. Texture is one of those things that I thought I knew what it was, and never bothered to find out more. I started preparing … Continue reading →

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