This week’s Lens Artist’s Challenge has been set by Ritva who invites us to share our photographic interpretations on the theme of Books. I’ve categorised my own contributions into The Grand, The Ancient, The Quirky and The Personal. The Grand The Library of Trinity College Dublin is the largest library in Ireland. Seen here, the … Continue reading "Lens Artists Challenge – Books" The post Lens Artists Challenge – Books appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
This weeks Lens Artists Challenge is on the theme ‘Pick a Word’ and has been set by John. My chosen word is ‘Waterfall’. I love the sheer force of nature that is a waterfall. The noise, the spray on your face, (and camera lens) the swirl of vortex air at its base and the power … Continue reading "Lens Artists Challenge – Pick A Word" The post Lens Artists Challenge – Pick A Word appeared first on Jims Walking Journey.| Jims Walking Journey
“Let us live like flowers, wild and beautiful and drenched in sun.” – Ellen Everett ~ pistols, petals, stems kaleidoscope of beauty nature’s powerhouse ~ John invited us to explore lines, colors, and patterns this week for the Lens Artist challenge. Since I love flowers and they demonstrate color and patterns beautifully, I will be…| writing to freedom
~ This week Egidio invited us into the woods to explore the benefits of forest bathing or shinrin-yoku. This is the Japanese term for immersing oneself in the forest to attain health benefits such as slowed heart rate and blood pressure, boosted immune system, lowered stress, and improved sleep. Many of us have experienced this…| writing to freedom
“Silence is the language of the heart.” – Rumi ~ This week’s Lens-Artist Challenge is from SH, asking us to explore quiet hours. This is an interesting challenge in exploring what quiet means, and what attributes of a scene contribute to the sense of silence, stillness, absence, and space. A good photo helps remind us…| writing to freedom
~ “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein ~ Last year, naturalist Christopher Marley showed off an amazingly creative exhibit of art, nature, and science that he calls Exquisite Creatures. The show was featured at our regional art powerhouse, the Crystal Bridges Museum, from March to July 2024. Marley reflects on humanity’s intimate relationship…| writing to freedom
Sunset at Lake Wilson, Fayetteville, AR. ~ This week Anne asked us to use reflections for the Lens-Artists Challenge. The group has shared many beautiful and creative images. There are endless refl…| writing to freedom
My morning walks in the park are more than exercise, it’s my way of communing with nature. Each step is deliberate and purposeful. I take in the sights and sounds. This is my church. The sun begins to rise, casting a warm glow upon the freshly watered grass. I’m not alone. I never am. Even […]| Live Laugh RV
Saturday’s always seemed like a day apart for me, not in the same sense as Sunday, a day apart with God and church, but in a “day off from the routine” way. Since Saturday morning my husband actual…| This, that and the other thing