Last Chance 2024

The Lens-Artists team invites us to share photos from 2024 that we haven’t yet used in any challenge. I’ve shared very few images this year; the only challenge I participated in was this year’s first LAPC challenge, Favorite Images of 2023. Coincidentally, I’m now joining their last challenge of the year :))

The top image is from a day trip this summer to Agios Georgios Church in Peyia, Paphos, located on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. This is not far from White River Beach, where I went just a few days ago with my dogs. I love being by the sea, especially on weekdays when it’s almost empty.

Insects are truly fascinating creatures, and while some may not look as cute as a bee does, they all play important roles in our ecosystems and have unique characteristics that can inspire wonder.

Cicadas spend up to 17 years underground before emerging and breaking out of their shells. Rhinoceros beetles are one of the largest beetles found in Europe. European mole crickets are rarely seen as they spend nearly all their lives underground in extensive tunnel systems.

Capparis spinosa, the caper bush not only bears beautiful flowers, i’s a very interesting plant that I have written about a number of times. If you are interested, you can find my posts via the search box.

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #329- Last Chance 2024

20 responses to “Last Chance 2024”

  1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

    It doesn’t look like the people have heeded the warning on that sign! I don’t agree with stacking them horizontally anyway, that’s too easy! They should be like this: https://alittlebitoutoffocus.com/2020/10/02/benar-llandanwg-and-harlech-beaches-north-wales/#jp-carousel-23401 👍👍😊

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you for your feedback Mike.

  2. Kristallina Avatar

    Helt underbara bilder. Gillar alla. Havet, hundarna förstås och insekterna är alltid fascinerande. Naturens skaparglädje är oslagbar. Önskar dig redan nu “God Jul” och “Ett Gott Nytt År”. 🍀🎄

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tusen tack Kristallina!

  3. Anki Avatar

    Verkligen alldeles underbara bilder Anita! Felicia är tuff som vågar sig ut på kanten där! Underbara macrobilder på insekterna och kaprisbuskens blommor!
    Jag passar också på att önska dig God Jul och Gott Nytt År!
    Kram

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack Anki.

  4. bushboy Avatar

    Wonderful photo. The macros are great.
    I don’t understand why people pile rocks everywhere. 🙄

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you Brian.

  5. Tina Schell Avatar

    I must agree with Brian about the rocks, never have understood it! That said your photography is marvelous and you’ve captured some wonderful images. Not a big fan of bugs but you’ve captured them with amazing detail! we hope to see more of you next year!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you kindly Tina.

  6. bpz3 Avatar

    Vet inte om denna challenge är lik en tävling, men om så är fallet skulle jag nog säga att du är en absolut självklar vinnare. Helt underbara makron på dina insekter – marvellous:-)

  7. Egídio Avatar

    Anita, I’m really glad you’re back posting. These are great images. Your macros have so much detail. Beautiful!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words Egídio.

  8. Priti Avatar

    Wonderful photos well shared

  9. Jag Avatar

    Vackra strandbidler med stentorn, blå himlar och hav. Men insektsbilderna är speciella och priset tar enligt mig den detaljrika bilden på den helsnygga cikadan. Mycket fascinerande, mycket bra foto.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tusen tack snälla för din så positiva kommenter.

  10. Claes Petersson Avatar

    En härlig samling bilder från 2024. Fastnar särskilt för insektsbilderna. Det är ju sällan man kommer dem så nära. Cikadan t ex har jag aldrig sett, bara hört 🙂

    1. Anita Avatar

      Återigen tack för dina fina kommentarer. ☺️

  11. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    I always love your insects Wow! 🤣😎🙃

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you! ☺️😁

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