Filling The Frame — Lens-Artists Challenge #275

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed. Lensy at the Canal Filling the frame with macros is a great way to focus on the detail & not the background. This old steam engine & carriages fills the frame & gives a good indication of speed & … Continue reading Filling The Frame — Lens-Artists Challenge #275

Asymmetry — Lens-Artists Challenge #274

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Donna of Wind Kisses. This chance shot I took a couple of days ago seemed a good lead-off point when I saw Donna's subject. My wife had placed a vase of flowers next to a lamp at the top of the stairs & the … Continue reading Asymmetry — Lens-Artists Challenge #274

On the Edge — Lens-Artists Challenge #269

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, hosted by Patti. These first shots were inspired by Patti's capture of the Scott Monument. Edinburgh Castle perched on the edge of a volcanic plug. Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle Next is a busy bee working it's way around the edge of an allium flower head. Honey Bee … Continue reading On the Edge — Lens-Artists Challenge #269

Backlit — Lens-Artists Challenge #247

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Ann-Christine. Backlit flowers are always great for being able to see them in detail. For these next shots, I had the light source behind the alstroemeria; you can really see the construction & detail of the petals; great for macro shots. The sun glinting … Continue reading Backlit — Lens-Artists Challenge #247

Still Life — Lens-Artists Challenge #246

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Patti. I'm starting off with a mock-up of an old pub; this can be found in the riverside museum in Glasgow. These are some more mock-ups from various museums, giving us a hint of a previous time. An eye catching display in a Café … Continue reading Still Life — Lens-Artists Challenge #246

One Lens to Take Them All — Lens-Artists Challenge #233

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Anne of Slow Shutter Speed. My catch-all lens is my Sigma 18-300mm zoom. Anne said to take one lens for a walk; I went for a ride instead (hopefully, that still counts). For days out on the bike, my 18-300mm lens covers all eventualities … Continue reading One Lens to Take Them All — Lens-Artists Challenge #233

Some New Favourites — Lens-Artists Challenge #230

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Tina: Last Chance. This year gave little opportunity to get out & about, but there are still some new favourites. Our first ride in February saw us at the Kelpies with a snow covered back-drop. Kelpies Our trips along the Forth & Clyde Canal … Continue reading Some New Favourites — Lens-Artists Challenge #230

Diagonals — Lens-Artists Challenge #228

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Patti: Diagonals. The Star Pyramid, Stirling. I've gone for diagonals in two different groups; ones that lead the eye to something else & those that are structural. Starting with leading diagonals; here the bridge leads the eye across to the City of Dundee. The … Continue reading Diagonals — Lens-Artists Challenge #228

Within A Days Ride — Fan Of #184 & Lens-Artists Challenge #227

Hi all 😃 My entry for this week's challenge, set by Tina of Travels & Trifles: Home sweet Home. This is also my latest Fan Of... post. Our bikes at the Kelpies It's easy to get around our local area by bike. What makes it so easy is the Forth & Clyde Canal that stretches … Continue reading Within A Days Ride — Fan Of #184 & Lens-Artists Challenge #227