Lens-Artists Challenge #371: Street Details Sometimes, in unexpected places, we find things that grab our attention. The featured photo was captured in São Paulo’s largest urban park, Ibirapuera (approximately 390 acres in size). Seeing a Snowy egret (Egretta thula) cohabitating … Read More

It is no wonder that the Latin name for a daisy flower is Bellis perennis (pretty everlasting). With so many varieties, a daisy flower is generally called a common daisy, lawn daisy, or English daisy, for example. This particular photo … Read More

In a recent conversation with a friend, I was asked where I felt more comfortable, whether on the beach or in the mountains. My answer came out without any hesitation: both. I can enjoy myself on a sunny beach just … Read More

Going back several years ago, one of our most memorable trips was visiting El Salvador in 2008. One of our closest friends, a native of that country, prepared the entire itinerary and led us to an unforgettable visit. After spending … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #309 – Balconies Balconies have shown importance throughout time in several ways. They can serve as an intermediary between private and public life. They bring light and air to a home’s room. They also offer views of places … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #287 – Sound “Let’s photograph Sound this week,” Donna proposed in the latest Lens-Artists challenge. A traditional photo, by itself, cannot directly show sounds. Photos capture a single moment in time. A photo preserves visual information, such as colors, shapes, … Read More

— In 2008 we had an adventurous vacation in the beautiful country of El Salvador. With a native friend preparing the itinerary for us, we were blessed with a most perfect vacation. Everything worked out well without a glitch. One … Read More