Do you love to travel—or just tolerate the journey when you have to? Whether you’re chasing adventure or simply getting from point A to B, this week’s theme is all about movement. From cruising in ships to rolling on trains, soaring in planes to road-tripping in cars, your mode of movement tells a story. Do […]| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, Egidio hosts a challenge looking back to #31 in 2019. He writes in his challenge post, “Vast scenes, intimate landscapes, cloudscapes, and nightscapes are all fair game. It was challenging to limit the number of photos I wanted to include here. That is why we call it a challenge, right? Can you select […]| Journeys with Johnbo
June 2023Arlington, South Dakota. November 11, 2025, is Veterans Day. To thank the men and women who have served the country, this Travel Tuesday post features a tour of one of the many tributes to veterans in towns and cities around the country. On May 27, 2013, the American Legion Post 42 dedicated a new […]| Journeys with Johnbo
April 2025.Lihue, Hawaii. We first heard about the Kauai Ukulele Festival on April 12. We were fortunate: The annual event took place on Sunday, April 13. It was scheduled from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Kukui Grove Center in Lihue, Kauaʻi. Best of all, according to the description we found, it was a […]| Journeys with Johnbo
June 2021.Valley City, North Dakota. Over the years, I followed Cee Neuner’s photo challenges and occasionally joined in on my blog. At one point, I realized I wasn’t seeing her posts anymore—and then I learned, through Marsha Ingrao, the sad news of Cee’s passing a few months ago. In her memory, Marsha Ingrao and another […]| Journeys with Johnbo
This week, it’s Tina’s turn to challenge us with both photography and the meaning of the word ephemeral. She quotes Curt Stager, a scientist, author, musician, and professor of natural sciences who says, “We humans are essentially ephemeral – akin as much to wind, water, and fire as to earth.” Fortunately, she does our homework […]| Journeys with Johnbo
February 2024. Harvest Caye, Belize. We always enjoy wildlife viewing on jungle cruises in Latin America, and our second jungle cruise in Belize was easily the best, thanks to the variety of wildlife we saw. Harvest Caye is Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) private island, a $50 million project that opened in 2016. We stopped there […]| Journeys with Johnbo
I didn’t do my homework, and this happened. May 2025.Kauai, Hawaii. We’d stayed on Kauai in 2013, so when we spent two months there in 2025, I was determined to see places and things we…| Journeys with Johnbo
October 2025. New Orleans, Louisiana. This week, Ritva’s challenge is to reveal street details. She writes, “This week, skip the classic street-portrait approach and zoom in (or step closer) to capture peeling paint on a lamppost. The goal is to reveal the often-hidden, magical world, of the details we never take the time to notice […]| Journeys with Johnbo
September 2023. Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida. Since the early days of the space race, this old man has followed our country’s journeys into “the final frontier” to borrow a Star Trek quote. We finally found ourselves at the Kennedy Space Center, one attraction in Florida that I had long wanted to visit. The […]| Journeys with Johnbo
LBJ Park Visitor Center September 2023.Johnson City, Texas. As of this writing, we are again in Texas, this time in Alpine, planning to visit Big Bend National Park today, even though the visitor c…| Journeys with Johnbo
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Valley of Fires Recreation Area. September 2023. Carrizozo, New Mexico. As we traveled along US Highway 380 in New Mexico, we spotted a sign pointing toward the Valley of Fires Recreation Area. Sho…| Journeys with Johnbo
Taino Bay’s mysterious gorilla. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. I can’t say much about this giant gorilla, as Internet searches came up either empty or with references to other gorill…| Journeys with Johnbo
Mother and chicks are going shopping. April 2025Koloa, Hawaii. After spending some time at Poipu Beach on the south shore of Kauai, we stopped at a mall in the nearby town of Koloa. The Shops at Ku…| Journeys with Johnbo
Arkansas farmstead. September 2023. Boston Mountain Scenic Byway, Arkansas. On our way to Branson, Missouri, from Texarkana, Arkansas, we found ourselves on the Boston Mountain Scenic Loop. The Bos…| Journeys with Johnbo
The National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional) February 2025.Lisbon, Portugal. As we docked in Portugal’s capital city on the Norwegian Bliss, the rising sun bathed the hills in a gentle glow. Alfa…| Journeys with Johnbo
Pay phone at Koke’e State Park. April, 2025.Kauai, Hawaii. Waimea Canyon Drive, also known as State Route 550, stretches approximately 19 miles (30 km) from Waimea to the Pu‘u O Kila Lookout …| Journeys with Johnbo
Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens. August 2023 Lincoln, Nebraska. Sometimes, I just like to experiment with AI tools. Looking at this photo, I processed it from a Cell Pic ten months ago, I think it m…| Journeys with Johnbo
Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) Skyscrapers. September 2023.Mobile, Alabama. While traveling along the Interstate in Mobile, I came across a complex of modern buildings. Identifying the buildin…| Journeys with Johnbo
Is this South Africa’s smallest lizard? October 2024 Kruger National Park, South Africa. It was early morning, and we were having coffee before heading out for our game drive. I spotted a sma…| Journeys with Johnbo
Showers give way to sunshine. April, 2025Kalaheo, Hawaii. It’s been eighteen years since our first visit to Hawaii and the beautiful island of Kauai. On our first trip, we cruised the islands…| Journeys with Johnbo
A summer night at the ball game. For this week’s challenge, our host, Beth, writes, “This week I am challenging you to feature sports activities. Show us your favorite sports, teams, at…| Journeys with Johnbo
An eight-ton underground blast door leads to the Launch Control Center. This week, Sofia hosts a challenge in one of our Looking Back series. She chose an early challenge, #20 – Doors. She wr…| Journeys with Johnbo
The road to Lagoa do Fogo’s caldera February 2025. São Miguel, Portugal. I have learned that it’s not always productive to take photos from bus windows during our cruise tours; however, the s…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Steamboat Natchez. February 2024New Orleans, Louisiana. “They say the river is eternal. To me, it’s eternally new. As a steamboat man, I’ve seen in every light and all weathers. But, I’ve never…| Journeys with Johnbo
Sabie River. October 2024 Skukuza Rest Camp, South Africa. On one of the last days of our stay at Skukuza, we were preparing to leave for our afternoon game drive when I stepped out of the deck of …| Journeys with Johnbo
Carnival Magic. Cozumel, Mexico. Note: On Monday, 3/23, we begin our journey back to Fargo, visiting family and friends along the way. I will respond to your Cellpic Sunday posts and comments more …| Journeys with Johnbo
Kudu Bull. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kudu bulls, with their spiraling horns, are iconic African antelopes. They are native to eastern and southern Africa and inhabit various habitats, inc…| Journeys with Johnbo
Old 353 For my first challenge of the year, it’s time for you to pick a challenge topic. I call this challenge “Pick a Word.” You must choose a word that fits your topic and selec…| Journeys with Johnbo
View of the fire from our camp. Skukuza, South Africa. Wildfires, manmade and natural, are common in all natural environments. On the fourth day of our safari, we transited from Satara Camp to Skuk…| Journeys with Johnbo
The Crocodile. Emerald Isle, North Carolina. On a cool and blustery day in January 2024, Lynn and I donned warm coats and walked on the beach near the condo we rented on Emerald Isle. I didn’…| Journeys with Johnbo
Confused about the Lens-Artists schedule? Wondering how to join us? We post our challenge each week on Saturday at 12:00 noon EST. The challenge is hosted in sequence by one of our team members or …| Journeys with Johnbo
Saint Mary’s Church in Fargo, North Dakota. Of the many composition factors in photography, this challenge focuses on Shape, Form, Texture, and Light. Though your images probably use multiple…| Journeys with Johnbo
