Beth is our host this week, and she has chosen a wonderful theme – Wings. So many possibilities and a great variety of posts is expected! Please visit her lovely site for more inspiration.
My first thought is of course birds – and bats, and what would I choose if I hadn’t visited the Galapagos Islands? Here are some favourites, and among them is the albatros – with the largest wingspan of all flying cretures. The wandering albatros can reach a wingspan of 12feet!
Back in Europe and at home, butterflies and other insects dominate – at least my garden.
Birds again – big birds at home, in Ireland – and of course the silver birds. In churchyards we find beautiful angels watching, and art in general has always depicted angels. Nike is a beauty.
Last week you showed us some really creative images in your responses to Patti’s challenge Mysterious. I must say I enjoyed them immensely. Now we are looking forward to seeing your responses this week, and be sure to tag your post with Lens-Artists and include a link back to Beth’s original post.
Please check in on Saturday, December 6 at noon eastern time when it is my turn, Ann-Christine/Leya, to host the challenge.
Until then, I hope you will find time to relax, to be kind and take care of each other.
Leya 
Beautiful!
Thank you, PR!
Amazing photos, Ann-Christine. Your at home gallery is my favourite this week, so vibrant and colourful, just what I needed 😀
Good – I need it too!
Awesome bird photos !
Thank you, Nora!
A wide variety, Ann-Christine! My fave is your gallery of insects, nice macro shots!
Thank you, John! Love insects!
Such a beautiful gallery Ann-Christine, I especially love all the birds on the Galapagos Islands 🩵 xxx
♥
Lovely photos. I was especially intrigued with the wooden wings on the side of that house. All very well done.
Thank you. Yes, a remarkable window indeed. But I liked it.
Exquisite as always Ann-Christine. This week my favorites are the white butterfly on purple flowers and the artwork of a wing on the building around the window. That one is so original!!
Thank you, Tina! Yes, not an ordinary window…
Wonderful wings.
Thank you, Pepper! Wings are!
Wonderful photos from the Galapagos in particular, especially that majestic albatross in flight! I love the owl in your last gallery too – those eyes!!
Thank you, Sarah! Eyes they really have – burning!
Ann-Christine, I love your collection of beautiful wings! Your peacock took my breath away and then I was wowed by each of the rest of your galleries. The albatross capture is amazing and so is that huge owl. Wonderful post!
Thank you, Beth! I have enjoyed every post of this challenge!
Lovely galleries, the seagulls / Terns is my favorite of the birds. The insects are all so well photographed, but the ones in orange and pink flowers I spent the most time on. Luniger hoverfly on the blue flower is so crisp and clear. Great photos once again Ann-Christine
Thank you, Ritva – every winged creature has my love!
The one that calls out to me the most is the bird skimming low over the water and its reflection. Beautiful, as always xx
Thanks, Jo! I think this was a challenge that fit all of us!
Wonderful gallery
Thank you, Sheree!
Fabulous winds, all doing what wings have to do, and showing themselves at their very best!
Erm … ‘wings’, not ‘winds’ ….
♥ Thank you, Margaret!
You have such a great variety Ann-Christine, the peacock was really good too, I wouldn’t have thought of one of those, they are so beautiful.
Thank you, Leanne! Peacocks are not common here, so I was glad to pick one!
Ann-Christine, the gallery is absolutely stunning. You brought a slice of paradise with these beautiful photos.
Thank you so much, Egidio. That comment warmed my heart!
Wonderful images of freedom
♥ Wings are, aren’t they?
Thanks for the fun and diverse collection of winged beauties Ann-Christine. I especially like the peacock, bees, and mural.
Thank you – so many opportunities here!