Lens Artists Challenge – Along Back Country Roads

This week, Beth of Wandering Dawgs has invited us to share images of back country roads. These photos are both local and also while travelling.

The first photo is on a walking path not too far from our home near the Great Dismal Swamp. Before autos were on the road, these paths were used for travel. I think these deer were as surprised to see us as we were them.

The next photo was taken in Santee, NC. We stumbled upon this BBQ place while exploring. Well worth the stop for some good eats!!

The last photo was taken is a town called Burke’s Garden in the western part of Virginia. There wasn’t a garden – but there were plenty of farms with barns.

If you would like to join this week’s challenge – you can find the info here – https://wanderingdawgs.com/2021/07/24/lens-artists-photo-challenge-158-along-back-country-roads/

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

This week, Cee has posted one of her photos for us to choose ours for posting. I’ve decided on a children’s play area. Here are a few that I took earlier this year.

This mural changes periodically with children from the surrounding area painting it.

A different type of sandbox

Staying balanced

If you would like to join these challenges – you can find the info here – https://ceenphotography.com/2021/07/21/cmmc-july-pick-a-topic-from-my-photo/

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Pink

This is one of my early spring favorite flowers – Hellabore – otherwise known as a Lenten Rose.

Lens Artist Challenge – Getting Away

We recently left Virginia to visit family in Florida by way of Asheville NC and the Smoky Mountains (east side). While in the mountains we visited Chimney Rock. I have not been there since I was a kid. It’s still quite beautiful. Here are a few photos from that visit.

This view is from our walk up from the parking lot.

We are getting closer to climbing the stairs.

We went up the steps to the top but then decided to go higher to the “opera box”. These steps were a little more rugged than the ones you see in the above photo.

Once up there, this was our reward.

On our way down – I was glad that we wore sensible shoes.

If you would like to join this week’s challenge – you can find the info here – https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2021/07/17/lens-artists-photo-challenge-157-getting-away/

Bird Weekly – Birds Beginning with “H”

Here is one of the few hummingbird photos I have. These little birds are tough to photograph.

If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can find the info here – https://oureyesopen.blog/2021/07/02/bird-weekly-photo-challenge-birds-beginning-with-a-h/

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Water Found in Nature

This week we are sharing natural water photos. Here are mine for the week:

If you would like to join these challenges, you can find the info here – https://ceenphotography.com/2021/06/29/cffc-water-found-in-nature/