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Lens Artists Challenge #310: Zig Zag

Have you ever zigged when you should have zagged? Or better said, gave Lightroom a challenge! I will warn you–don’t change a file name—ever! I know after you’ve imported into Lightroom to change a file name first in Lightroom and then on your computer. But my Zig occurred when I changed file names before importing into Lightroom. The Zag was a disaster.

I’ve managed to salvage some images of zigging and zagging, so here they are. Warning, they are out of the order I was trying to put them in, but I don’t want to tempt fate again! So here are my offerings for Patti’s fun challenge. I actually had fun finding these.

My zig zag problems aside, this was a fun challenge. As you post your ZZ’s please remember to link to Patti’s original post and use the Lens-Artist tag. A big thank you to our July guest hosts: Leanne, Elizabeth and PR. They presented creative and wonderful challenges.

Next week, Ann-Christine will lead our challenge, so be sure to look for her post.

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Lens Artists Challenge #153: It’s a wonderful world

With all that’s been happening in the world this past 1 1/2 years, it’s important to live in continuous gratitude and remember that there is still a lot of beauty in the world, mostly provided by nature. In her challenge, Amy reminds us that there is a lot around us locally to be grateful for. Photography brings me into that world. At least once a week I go out with friends to capture people, places, animals and things that bring joy into my life.

I’m happy to share some of them with you from this year alone. Please read the captions for information.

This scene in Port Costa presented a beautiful and natural frame around the bridge emerging from the fog in the distance.

  • Donner Lake in the winter delivers an awesome relaxing snow scene.
  • A shadowed path always relaxes me as I walk.
  • Oh, do I love tree canopies!
  • White lilies growing near the ocean. Unbelievable!
  • Unusual trees grab my attention. Different can be beautiful!
  • Even when disaster happens, nature provides. This bridge is only seen during a drought season.

  • Love in a dog’s eyes!
  • A working farm gets us out of suburbia into a quiet natural setting.
  • A little lady bug going about her business on a small poppy helps us understand that we all have a mission.
  • Only once a year do we get to see the beauty of the lotus flowers. This teaches us to savor the moment.
  • The Great Egret in flight is graceful and beautiful.

Thank you Amy for helping us to remember that there is a wonderful world out there, and I’m especially thankful for my photo buddies who see it with me.