Lens-Artists Challenge # 371-Street Details

/ Leya / 44 kommentarer

This week, Ritva wants us to reveal the often-hidden, magical world, of the details we never take the time to notice anymore. I knew I didn’t have that many small details – but some bigger ones…

A surprising detail on a church in Spain…

More of Spain – Toledo if I remember it right! He really frightened me…

I did not see the cat at first, but loved it as it blended in perfectly among the stones in the wall.

What station is this in London? Of course it had to be London! Love British humour.

Sitting under a parasol somewhere in the world – this little visitor decided to pause on top. I could follow him jumping around – a bird trampoline!

New Zealand street – of course! They are very aware of environmental issues, trying their best to convey important messages to us all.

Turn Right…in Lodz.

Loved this gate – somewhere in the Mediterranian. The vine was a perfect match.

An old hand painted gem seen in Switzerland.

Somewhere in Madeira on a seaside road.

Thank you for this great challenge, Ritva! Last week, Sofia took us around the world on a journey to ancient sites, as she explored the details of architectural marvels and let us all join in the fun.

Next week is Tina’s turn to host, please go and visit her lovely blog Saturday 1st November. Hope you will join us again. Until then, keep smiling and stay positive.

Important; link your post to Ritva’s original post and Remember to tag Lens-Artists so we can all easily find you.

If you’d like to know more about the Lens-Artists Challenge, please click here.

Thursday Thoughts – Frosty Nights

/ Leya / 16 kommentarer

They are here – the frosty nights and glorious days. Usually they will last for a couple of days only, if it doesn’t start raining or gets windy. Enjoying it to the full!

I go visit my favourite spots and I go alone…

Sometimes you find new places, new paths, but I always start where I know what I can find. Time is short before the sun – and the temperature – rises too high.

No wind, only the clear sky and the beautiful sun trying its best to melt the frosty stems and restore the colours.

The magic of cold and warm colours together!

Lens-Artists Challenge #370 – Ancient

/ Leya / 30 kommentarer

Sofia is this week looking for anything that has had an existence of many years. A very interesting challenge – please visit Sofia for more inspiration!

I will go from my heart and mix natural ancient with man made. I’ll start with Viking petroglyphs and stones near my home, then, further on to the Pancake cliffs in New Zealand and the giant Kauri tree – Tane Mahuta.

A sign above the entrance to Sera Monastery in Tibet, a moss covered lavafield in Iceland, the Great Wall of China and a Peking Opera.

The last pictures are from a melting glacier in New Zealand, a Galapagos giant, and finally some well known treasures in Rome.

Some of these treasures may last for many more years and follow us into the distant future, while some of them are bound to disappear. But, we have books and films to keep them alive for our children and granchildren to see. (And, like Sofia said – I am ancient too in the eyes of my children and grandchildren…)

Last week I had many dreamy and otherworldly experiences from you – thank you for the wonderful responses! Now, please remember to tag Lens-Artists and to link back to Sofia’s original post so we can easily find you.

Next week it is Ritva’s turn to host, Saturday 25th October. Until then, stay kind and take care. If you’d like to know more about the Lens-Artists Challenge, please click here.