~ This weekend I attended the Fiftieth Birthday Party for Terra Studios. They began as a simple family glass and pottery studio making the regionally famous Bluebirds of Happiness. The party celebrated their growth into a regional center for art with classes, music, food, and an overflowing gallery. Whimsy and fun play a big part…| writing to freedom
~ dollops of color falling leaves and pungent smells signal Autumn’s song dappled scenes with light and shade nature’s abundant harvest ~ This week John has invited us to look back to Lens Artists Challenge #106 Autumn. Since I’ve only been following them for about a year, I will be looking back to my gallery…| writing to freedom
“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” ~ Mary Davis I enjoyed a refreshing walk in the woods this weekend. ~ a stroll in the woods senses alive and alert immersed in goodness the …| writing to freedom
~ 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
~ 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
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