Lens-Artists Challenge #110 – Creativity in the Time of Covid

My photography efforts have stayed very close to home in the past six months since the COVID-19 pandemic started.  Most of the camera roll on my phone involves my two-year-old, with a few of the new house that we are moving into next week.

My most common subjects in the summer are always the flowers in my yard; I gave a few examples for this recent challenge.  Since then, I’ve been working on close-ups of flowers, something I’ve always struggled with in terms of framing and focus (my phone does not have a good macro setting).  I was really pleased with this hydrangea from my front yard.  I will miss this bush when we move!

I used the editor in Google Photos to give it just a tiny bit of pop.  I’ve also been doing some cropping for better focus.

You can find more creativity at the original Lens-Artist challenge.

 

 

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #104: Summer

Summer in my mind is tied to Florida, the state where I grew up.  We actually try to avoid returning for a visit in the summer months because the weather can be objectively miserable.  But there’s nothing like sunny day in Florida to really feel like summer!

We took a trip there almost exactly two years ago.

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We spent some time burning our feet on the beach sand as well as taking a stroll through a state park.

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The local wildlife enjoys the sun, too.  And what is better in summer than a cold drink?  I had missed Dr. Publix! 😂

If you are at the beach for a summer vacation, what is more essential than a book?  Happy summer reading!

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You can find more summer at the original Lens-Artist challenge.

 

 

Lens-Artists Challenge #24 – SEASONAL

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When the winter weather gets dreary, we can dream of summer in Tuscany.  On our visit there we had a wonderful meal at the Fattoria Poggio Alloro while enjoying the view of San Gimignano’s skyline.

To see more seasonal photos, check out the original post.