~ This week Tina challenged us with City Mouse/ Country Mouse, based on the Aesop fable, to beware thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. In Tina’s case, while she may love visiting the city, there is no place like her home. Lately, I’ve been falling into the trap of thinking somewhere else would be better.…| writing to freedom
“Love is wine as old as time, which quenches our lonely longing.” ~ John Mark Green Flowers and butterflies have a symbiotic relationship, a form of love and longing. ~ In my experience…| writing to freedom
Are you a town mouse or a country mouse? Personally I choose the bustle and activity of city life over that in the country, although I can see the benefits that the latter offers. A bit of peace and quiet would be welcome sometimes, I admit. The post Gallery: town versus country appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
There are some places that stay with you forever, whether you spend just a few hours there or many days. Places that almost haunt you. Places you long to return to some day. Sometimes you fulfil that longing and return, maybe often. And sometimes you never go back, but never forget. The post Gallery: Paris stays with me appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
~ the moon softly glows as light and shadow embrace simple serenity ~ ~ ~ This week Ritva invited us to pause, relax, and savor the quiet moments of life. This is a beautiful reminder to explore the beauty around us. When we look for beauty, we often find moments of peace and serenity within…| writing to freedom
~ This week Anne invited us to have fun on a virtual scavenger hunt for the Lens Artists Challenge. The goal is to find images that match her list of words. The words I chose are circle, pattern, design, water, bumpy, and shadows. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This challenge was a…| writing to freedom
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
Click on photos to enlarge. For John’s Lens Artists Challenge #359–Lines, Colors, Patterns| lifelessons - a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown
This week, you have the opportunity to capture the essence and personality of your subjects. Whether you choose to ask a stranger, do a self-portrait, take the portrait of a friend, family member, …| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
After a long time away, please allow me to join this one prompt from Ritva, because I have just the one fitting photo from my recent morning walk~ Every Sunday morning, in the heart of the city, a 5km section of road is dedicated for the weekly car free day event. Large amount of people […]| Days of Dreams and Whims
For this challenge, John mentioned to focus on these four: Shape, Form, Texture, and Light. Check out John’s original post here: First photo’s focus is Shape. These flat humanoid shapes were installed at a little distance in front of one wall, creating a crowd of them along with the reflections on the ceiling and on […]| Days of Dreams and Whims