Lens-Artists Challenge #329 – Last Chance 2024

Captures from Finland, lens-artists

Our end-of-the-year challenge is this week. There is no specific Lens-Artist host for this challenge, as the team is acting as joint hosts for the week you can link any team member’s post in your response. You can also link to your post in any team member’s comment section.

Simple: The “rule” is that your chosen photographs must have been taken in 2024, and must not have been included in response to any of our 2024 challenges.

One photo from every month, that is my approach to this one. No explanation 🙂

I have not photographed much in this December, instead I have been painting. I took photos of the them, as this year I painted all my Christmas cards. This is one of them, thought I did not send this one as I forgot to leave the white frames around it.

Beginning of this year in January I joined the Lens-Artists team. I must admit that I was pleasantly and deeply happy to become a part of this esteemed group of talented photographers, who not only capture mesmerizing images but also possess a remarkable gift for storytelling through words. It has been great to be part of this group. Thank you.

As we approach the close of 2024, the Lens-Artists team will be on hiatus, returning on Saturday, January 4. As is our tradition, we will open the New Year with our Favorite Photos of 2024 challenge.

35 thoughts on “Lens-Artists Challenge #329 – Last Chance 2024”

  1. I didn’t know your blog till you joined the LAPC team, so I’m delighted you’re here. And your chosen photos are great, of course. As is your Christmas card. Multi-talented or what?

  4. What a beautiful watercolor painting, Ritva! You and I had similar ideas about featuring one photo from each month. I got my twelve, but ended up reducing my selections even more. I loved your photos. They make me want to go visit Finland.

  5. Snowdrops are such hopeful flowers but April seems very late for them to arrive, Ritva. I try not to get the blues in September, but I really like that one too. Merry Christmas to you, and a healthy, happy 2025!

  7. Stunning photos Ritva
    I would have no idea which photos I haven’t used! I suppose I should tag the photos in my phone gallery “used”

  8. And what a year it has been, Ritva. Your photos are always so inspiring, this post is no exception. Your watercolour is brilliant, so much talent! I wish you a Happy 2025 🙂

  9. It’s so great to get this chance to see some more beautiful photos from you that didn’t make it into previous posts! I’m really pleased you joined the LAC team as I’ve enjoyed all the challenges you’ve set as well as getting to know you and your excellent photography through all your posts 🙂

  10. Ritva, a beautiful gallery of your year in photography! My favorites are your three opening images that could have easily be shared in last week’s Winter Challenge… I’m glad you got to show them here!

  11. Ritva, thanks for this beautiful gallery! My favorite is your opening show scene. Thank you for joining the Lens-Artists team this year. I have thoroughly enjoyed your challenges. Wishing you a wonderful holiday. Enjoy your time off!

  13. A beautiful series Ritva and your painting is gorgeous too! 💜

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  17. So happy you came along with us – every post is a joy and beauty! So good to see much of Finland as well – terribly envious of your snow now…

    The aquarelle is beautiful – how do you find the time to use all your talents? Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays and a peaceful New Year!

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