I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment
when viewing artwork, delicate yet strong
And when seeing string sculptures scattered around a winter garden
I gasp with excitement
when two fine drakes line up perfectly for my lens
And when viewing a peaceful place in the center of a bustling city
I draw in a breath in a moment of astonishment
when tasting a marvelous blend of spicey and smooth, cilantro and coconut
And when seeing architectural wonders paying homage to trees
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – What Astonishes You?
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Thank you responding to the challenge with this beautiful post! Your images are amazing. I really like the variety of things that astonish your. You must have been patient to be able get the two drakes facing each other.
Thanks, Beth! I took all the pictures on my trip to Portland, Oregon last weekend. I got lucky capturing the two Wood Ducks face to face. 😁
Siobhan, your images are stunning! You've truly met Beth's challenge with these photos. The peaceful place is gorgeous, but my favorite is your opener! Wonderful gallery.
Thank you, John! Yes, that piece of art in my first photo was stunning. The last time I visited Lan Su Chinese Garden (the peaceful place) it was pouring down rain and packed with people. This time it was much more peaceful!
I gasp as well Siobhan. The drakes photo is so beautiful and the art work was a stunning opener
Thanks, Brian! Taking a bunch of photos in a row of the ducks paid off. The lotus art was beautiful. 🙂
Lovely choices for the week Siobhan. The drakes are gorgeous!!
Thanks, Tina! Yes, the ducks were gorgeous.
Siobhan, this is a beautiful post. Your writing brings out the astonishment in those beautiful photos.
Thank you, Egidio! 🙂
All of these are amazingly astonishing 🙂
Thanks, Hammad!
Wonderful images to the in awe off.
Thank you, Ritva!