Content critters know when to relax with family,
Or get together with the neighbors
Animals know when to find a cozy lap,
Or seek out the warmth of the sun
Content critters know when to stand alone,
Or work together towards a common goal
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge (LAPC) – Mellow
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Oh, I love that kitty portrait! Mellow, indeed! Nice gallery!
Thank you, John!
Your beautiful photos show us how mellow nature is. Excellent response to the challenge.
Thanks so much, Egidio! :D
oh so nice and love the idea and flow of "seek out the warmth of the sun..."
Thank you! 🙂
Wonderful collection of critters and photos!🙂
Thanks! 😁
Great pictures! I love the cat - Cats are the essence of mellow (and don't they know it!). I can hear it purring.
Thanks! Yes, cats are very good at being mellow. 😼
I love how you have shown that animals can be mellow, too! I love the seals!
Thank you! Yeah, the elephant seals looked happy.
A wonderful post of mellow contentment Siobhan 😀
We approached the challenge much the same way 👍
Thank you, Brian! 🙂 I'll check out your post tomorrow.
I love your take on the challenge, Siobhan. 3rd and 4th are my favourites this week :)
Thanks, Sofia! The critters in both of those pictures were mellow and content.
beautifull 👍
Thanks! 🙂
Oh, this is a fun way to approach this challenge! I love the contented cat and that beautifully lit coyote (?)
Thanks, Sarah! Both the cat and the gray fox were comfortable and content. 🙂