MM-3-49 – Hydrangea

My entry to  for this weeks Monochrome Madness is a photo from my back-yard .This wiltered flower of hydrangea was my pick for this week as I tooks photos for an other challange. It turned out so nicely into a black and white photograph.  #monochromemadness #Leannecole

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Beach life

Beach life at Boynton Beach, what is a holiday with out lazy days at beach?

Mixed media

I have activated myself into doing digital art again, here is one of the post I published lately. If interested please visit my original blog…I have used it to publish my mixed media works. https://artbyritva.wordpress.com/

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MM-3-48 -Miami South Beach

My entry to  for this weeks Monochrome Madness is a photo from my trip to south Beach Miami. I have been very slow in going through my photographs from my trip but here are several  of  Night lights  in Monochrome -check the link to see which I chose to send to Leanne.#monochromemadness #LeannecoleMiami South Beach- BW (2 of 7)

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Art Deco south Miami Beach. night-30

Let me introduce myself

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I’m a student of life; I see beauty in nature, people and the world around me, small details and complete view. Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have about myself and the world I live in. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept.

Inspiration and ideas change. My knowledge changes and grows. Each piece I create is simultaneously an extension from the past, where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned, as well as a preview of the future, where I’m going.

I do not classify myself as just a photographer, as some might think from looking at my work. I am a sculptor, a painter, a photographer, an artist.

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Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Herons open their mouths and show the spear-like end of their tongue, I was able to capture a flick of a tongue.

Wakodahatchee Wetland (131 of 154)

Seen year-round in Florida, this bird can be found at  Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Wakodahatchee Wetland (43 of 154)

 

Bartenders

Art Deco south Miami Beach. night-38

Which one works better…

Miami South Beach- neon lights-bar (1 of 1)

 

Art Deco District

While in South Beach Miami we stayed at the Art Deco district.It was interesting at night and day time – a tourist attraction.  Here are some buildings dressed up in neon lights

I hope you made it this far 🙂

 

MM -3 -47 -Cafe

My entry to Monochrome Madness is this photo from Villa Rullud in Espoo, they have there a cafe that is open once a month on a Sunday.

Winter (48 of 100)

New York Asteria

I am continuing with my flower studies from my weekend flowers. They are make beautiful photos even in decay. Here is New York Asteria that have seen better days.