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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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CMMC: December Color – Favorite Color

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

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

CFFC: Holiday Colors

Published on December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 by Yinglan5 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto 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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Friday Thoughts

Published on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by YinglanLeave a comment

Not bad for the first snow storm of the season. It’s been snowing since yesterday morning. It paused now and then with light sprinkles but it hasn’t stopped. The temperature now at 8 AM- 24-degrees-Fahrenheit (-4-degree-Celsius). Brr…

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CFFC: Mostly in Two Colors

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

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Share Your World – Week of December 6, 2021

Published on December 7, 2021December 6, 2021 by Yinglan10 Comments

What really turns your stomach? (politicians aside)

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Monday Thoughts

Published on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Yinglan5 Comments

According to Fitbit, my stress management score has been around 75 for the past week. Maybe it’s because work is just about the only thing occupying my brain these days. So much to bill, so many accounts to reconcile.

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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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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

Truthful Tuesday 11-30-2021 on a Wednesday

Published on December 1, 2021November 30, 2021 by YinglanLeave a comment

This week on Truthful Tuesday, Frank from Thoughts and Theories asks:

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CFFC: All in One Color

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

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Share Your World – Week of November 29, 2021

Published on November 30, 2021November 29, 2021 by Yinglan4 Comments

If you had the power to strike one person in your life permanently speechless, who would it be? (Real names aren’t necessary, vague descriptions are fine… and yes, this is being asked in fun and not to be mean)

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#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.

Sunday Stills

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #176: One Photo/One Story

Published on November 28, 2021November 27, 2021 by Yinglan11 Comments

This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #176, host Ann-Christine has chosen the minimalistic theme of One photo/One Story.

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CMMC: November Alphabet: Must have 2 S

Published on November 25, 2021November 24, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

CFFC: Mostly Reflections

Published on November 24, 2021 by Yinglan3 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

#SundayStills – Monthly Color Challenge: Ruby Wine

Published on November 22, 2021 by Yinglan7 Comments

In the midst of getting the yard project completed, I completely missed autumn this year. I had zero pictures of the colors and the leaves but then again, autumn 2021 has been weird – warm and rainy.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #175: Follow your bliss

Published on November 21, 2021November 20, 2021 by Yinglan19 Comments

According to Google, to be blissful is to be extremely happy and full of joy and that is the aim for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #175, guest hosted by Lindy Le Coq.

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