We all mellow out in different ways. Many of you have posted music lyrics. Music also relaxes me. One song does come to mind–“Here Comes the Sun” by George Harrison of the Beatles. However my favorite rendition is by Richie Havens. Google it. You’ll soon be dancing around, forgetting your cares and mellowing out.

But this is a photo blog, and this week Sofia asks us to mellow out. Here are just a few places I take my camera to relax.

A High Sierra Lake. The still water is calming and I do love the forest.

Trees with their graceful branches are beautiful and welcoming. They are also beautiful when snuggled in fog and looking mysterious.

Driving on a mountain road is relaxing for me. Since I live in a valley, driving these roads, away from suburban traffic, mellows me out. The car was off the road when I took this photo!

And, how about the gracefulness of birds in flight. I sit and wonder what it must be like to soar in the air like that on your own power.

You know how much I love to photograph flowers. Just being able to capture their beauty mellows me out.

And finally, we can’t forget the relaxation brought by an amazing sunset. We have to watch carefully so we don’t miss its natural beauty because the moment is fleeting.

Thanks Sofia, you reminded us of the need to just get away and mellow out however we do. It’s a great practice for our physical and spiritual beings. When you post your response, please remember to link to Sofia’s post and use the Lens-Artists tag. Last week Ritva opened the wonder of books–another way to relax. Next week Beth is leading her first challenge, so be sure to look for her post.

In the meantime stay safe and live in gratitude!

48 thoughts on “Lens Artists Challenge #352: Mellow”

  1. Beautiful photographs and thoughts dear Anne, the sunset with those gorgeous reflections in the water is especially soothing 🧡 xxx

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  3. Anne, I feel mellow after seeing your beautiful images. The landscapes all look like great places to sit and chill while enjoying the view. I love the bird in flight and your flower. And the sunset photo is gorgeous.

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  9. I’d love to have a lake surrounded by trees and open countryside as in your first photo. (but I have a lake surrounded by suburbia, although that’s all changing).

    Photographing flowers is another mellow activity we share. Your examples are lovely.

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    1. Thanks Sarah! We just came home from visiting our kids in Reno. Husband was sleepy so I drove over I-80 through the beautiful Sierras. I agree, it’s better to be the passenger and enjoy the scenery to the fullest.

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