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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #181: Double Dipping

Published on January 9, 2022January 8, 2022 by Yinglan12 Comments

This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #181, host Tina asks to explore other photo challenges within the blogosphere.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Firsts of 2022

Published on January 8, 2022January 7, 2022 by Yinglan14 Comments

Hello and welcome to my corner of the world wide web and the first #weekendcoffeeshare of 2022! Please come in, shrug off your coat and join me for our first conversation of 2022.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #180: Favorite Images of 2021

Published on January 2, 2022January 1, 2022 by Yinglan16 Comments

This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #180, host Tina asks everyone to post their favorite images of 2021.

2021 was a year of ups and downs from getting to travel after being cooped up for the duration of 2020 to going on my first work trip to finally getting the carpal tunnel surgery done on my right hand as well as getting the oral surgery that’s been putting off for over 10 years done. I have spent the last month of 2021 recuperating from both surgeries and was unable to take any pictures and I am now feeling antsy to get out there and shoot some pictures.

In my humble opinion, I feel my photography has improved year-after-year. I am looking forward to the new additions of the Lens-Artists team and the new themes each week which were a great inspiration for my 2021 photos. For now, I am going to end the post with my most memorable photo of 2021.

One Last #WeekendCoffeeShare for 2021

Published on December 31, 2021December 28, 2021 by Yinglan3 Comments

Hello and welcome to my corner of winter wonderland. Please come in, shrug off your coat and join me for one last conversation in 2021.

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CMMC: December Alphabet – Starts with R

Published on December 30, 2021December 28, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

My First Christmas Part 3

Published on December 26, 2021December 25, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

For Part 1, click here.

For Part 2, click here.

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My First Christmas Part 2

Published on December 25, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

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My First Christmas Part 1

Published on December 24, 2021December 25, 2021 by Yinglan4 Comments

Did I ever mentioned my very first Christmas was when I was 10-year-old?

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#SundayStills – Light the Night

Published on December 20, 2021December 19, 2021 by Yinglan7 Comments

Like probably a lot of people, I, too, tend to feel a little down during the winter months.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #179: Serene

Published on December 19, 2021December 18, 2021 by Yinglan10 Comments

This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #179, host Patti challenges everyone to seek serenity in our photographs.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: 3 Days after Surgery

Published on December 18, 2021December 17, 2021 by Yinglan38 Comments

Hello, and my oh my, it’s cold outside. Please join me for a virtual coffee.

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CMMC: December Color – Favorite Color

Published on December 17, 2021December 16, 2021 by Yinglan4 Comments

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

A Photo a Week Challenge: Funny Signs

Published on December 14, 2021December 13, 2021 by YinglanLeave a comment

I used to laugh at memes of ill-translated signs on Pinterest. It was something to boost my moods though I never thought I’d encounter such signs until I took a trip to China in 2017.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #178: You Choose

Published on December 12, 2021December 11, 2021 by Yinglan9 Comments

This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #178, Tina is allowing us to choose our own topic. Since 2021 is drawing to a close, I think this will be a good opportunity to share a few of my favorite shots from 2021, shots I’m proud of and happy with how it came out. I hope you enjoy.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: General Update on Life, Work, and Mounting Anxiety

Published on December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 by Yinglan20 Comments

Hello, come on in from the cold. Please sit and join me for a virtual coffee.

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CFFC: Mostly in Two Colors

Published on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Yinglan13 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #177: Celebration

Published on December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 by Yinglan15 Comments

This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #177 is all about Celebration.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: 2 Surgeries in December

Published on December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 by Yinglan6 Comments

Hello, come on in from the cold. Please sit and join me for a virtual coffee.

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A Photo a Week Challenge: Sunrise

Published on December 3, 2021December 2, 2021 by YinglanLeave a comment

A Photo a Week Challenge

CMMC: December Close up

Published on December 3, 2021December 2, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

CFFC: All in One Color

Published on December 1, 2021November 30, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

#SundayStills – Getting Cozy

Published on November 29, 2021November 28, 2021 by Yinglan10 Comments

I am a simple person with simple desires and when it comes to getting cozy especially during winter, my go-to is minimalistic at its best – just a cup of rich and delightful hot cocoa and somewhere that’s warm.

Like how this cat is curled up comfortably on the couch by the fireplace that was behind me, that spot feels like somewhere I would park for the afternoon.

Here is my favorite way to staying warm and cozy during winter – head to a ski resort, ride the tram to the top, if there’s a restaurant or lodge, head inside, order a steamy cup of hot cocoa with whipped cream and preferably marshmallow, and finally find a seat with the view. Now, that, in my vocabulary, is a simple person’s luxury.