Everything Is Special

Hello Friends! Tonight’s Feature Image is titled “The Monarch’s Arrival 82521” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

A friend once asked me if I lived in an enchanted forest. To which I replied that I absolutely do. Of course it all depends on your definition of enchantment. It’s not the hocus-pocus kind of magic but the recognition that everything which surrounds you is miraculous. The idea of the mundane is the death of recognizing the miraculous for its true value. The thought that a simple worm can cast a vail about its body and emerge from it with beautiful wings shimmering in the sun should never be thought of as less than a miracle. The fact that this transformation happens with regularity should be even more meaningful. If, as the Bible says, it was all spoken into existence by a creator is that not the very definition of enchantment? Do we only think of it as less than miraculous because we see it every day? In our lives of knowledge and technology we’ve been allowed to see the gears of the universe in some part but it shouldn’t make it any less wonderful. And if a simple worm was entrusted with the power of transformation how much more was granted to us? You hold miracles within you. Just because they’re there every day don’t underestimate how special they are. A kind smile has the potential to change a moment. Kind words can change a destiny when spoken at the right moment. Don’t let the fact that this power is so easy to access make you think that you’re mundane. The butterflies change their own image but you have the power to change the self image of others.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

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For those who have been following me on Facebook and know of the struggle content providers have to get circulation from big tech I’ve been recommending for people to adopt MeWe as a social media platform. One of the problems I’ve run into on MeWe is that people don’t know how to navigate the platform. So to help with that I’ve created a permanent page on my website as a basic Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe I’ve tried to anticipate all basic questions there and You can bookmark the page to have as a reference and if you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to contact me. I do still have a day job and I help admin several pages on both platforms so replies might be a little slow but I will answer you.

We also have the Lloyd’s Lens Photography Discussion Group on MeWe that is set up as a fully functional community. There you’ll not only be able to see and connect with me but you can also make your own posts and interact with each other.

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Hey Friends! Just a quick reminder that Lloyds Lens Photography is available for portraits!

To book me simply reach out using the Contact Page and we’ll set a date. If you’re within a 50 mile radius of Summersville West Virginia all travel fees are waived.

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Morning Kisses

Hello Friends! Tonight’s Feature Image is titled “Morning Kisses 82521” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

The small park at Kanawha Falls is filled with bright red flowers as the big blue truck brings me to the slim margin between river and forest. The morning chorus of joyful birds can be heard even over the roar of the river as it thrusts its way towards the Ohio. I only have a few minutes to get a few shots of the area before moving out to my next destination. So I employ the drift and pause method of driving through the parking lot with my lens hanging out of the window. Just as I am thinking nothing special is going to happen before I reach the road the familiar flash of blue and orange on black wings catches my eye. I hit the breaks and raise the camera just as he reaches the cardinal flowers and greets them with a soft kiss. Wings flutter rapidly as he explores each bloom. I’m able to connect through the lens and partake of his gentle morning which brings joy to my soul.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

Announcement 2.0

For those who have been following me on Facebook and know of the struggle content providers have to get circulation from big tech I’ve been recommending for people to adopt MeWe as a social media platform. One of the problems I’ve run into on MeWe is that people don’t know how to navigate the platform. So to help with that I’ve created a permanent page on my website as a basic Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe I’ve tried to anticipate all basic questions there and You can bookmark the page to have as a reference and if you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to contact me. I do still have a day job and I help admin several pages on both platforms so replies might be a little slow but I will answer you.

We also have the Lloyd’s Lens Photography Discussion Group on MeWe that is set up as a fully functional community. There you’ll not only be able to see and connect with me but you can also make your own posts and interact with each other.

I want you to join my group on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/lloydslensphotographydiscussiongroup

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Hey Friends! Just a quick reminder that Lloyds Lens Photography is available for portraits!

To book me simply reach out using the Contact Page and we’ll set a date. If you’re within a 50 mile radius of Summersville West Virginia all travel fees are waived.

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WELCOME TO LLOYD’S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Have you checked out the Zazzle Store?

I’m now using Zazzle to fulfil orders. What this means for you is a secure way to place an order, discount codes & a broader product selection! Simply use the contact form on my websiteand tell me which image you want and I’ll reply with a direct link to where you can place the order.

Clicking on the photo takes you tohttps://www.zazzle.com/lloydslensphotos?rf=238248269630914251Lastly, all of the photos and writings are my original work unless otherwise specified and are not to be copied or reproduced without expressed written permission from the photographerThank you again for your support of my page!♥️

A Moment In Beetropolis

Hello Friends! Tonight’s Feature Image is titled “Sunny Moment 82421” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

The scent of multiple Appalachian Wildflowers hangs in the light breeze and the edge of the country lane is full of buzzing as I approach the vegetation. This spot is full of the delightful yellow faces of woodland sunflowers. Although not the giant blooms that we normally associate with sunflower these are definitely sunflowers. I doubt that we could ever find a more iconic symbol of joy than on containing the happiness exemplified in a bright yellow bloom being visited by a honeybee or bumblebee. What’s more is that this particular stand of flowers is currently a “beetropolis” that dances to both the breeze and the rhythm of tiny wings. I’ve heard urban dwellers speak about how busy the streets and sidewalks are but here in the beetropolis life isn’t constrained by the elements of mortar encased stone and rivers of hardened cement. The hustle and bustle is in the very air as the citizens of beetropolis float effortlessly about the living towers of floral glory. There world is one of wonderful destinations and plentiful supplies. Life holds much wonderment if we simply take a moment to partake of it.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

Announcement 2.0

For those who have been following me on Facebook and know of the struggle content providers have to get circulation from big tech I’ve been recommending for people to adopt MeWe as a social media platform. One of the problems I’ve run into on MeWe is that people don’t know how to navigate the platform. So to help with that I’ve created a permanent page on my website as a basic Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe I’ve tried to anticipate all basic questions there and You can bookmark the page to have as a reference and if you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to contact me. I do still have a day job and I help admin several pages on both platforms so replies might be a little slow but I will answer you.

We also have the Lloyd’s Lens Photography Discussion Group on MeWe that is set up as a fully functional community. There you’ll not only be able to see and connect with me but you can also make your own posts and interact with each other.

I want you to join my group on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/lloydslensphotographydiscussiongroup

Click the link below to jump to the Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe.https://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/guide-to-mewe/embed/#?secret=GJGnIQEVHc

Hey Friends! Just a quick reminder that Lloyds Lens Photography is available for portraits!

To book me simply reach out using the Contact Page and we’ll set a date. If you’re within a 50 mile radius of Summersville West Virginia all travel fees are waived.

If you’re enjoying my blog and don’t want to miss a post then you can sign up for email alerts on my website.

WELCOME TO LLOYD’S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Have you checked out the Zazzle Store?

I’m now using Zazzle to fulfil orders. What this means for you is a secure way to place an order, discount codes & a broader product selection! Simply use the contact form on my websiteand tell me which image you want and I’ll reply with a direct link to where you can place the order.

Clicking on the photo takes you tohttps://www.zazzle.com/lloydslensphotos?rf=238248269630914251Lastly, all of the photos and writings are my original work unless otherwise specified and are not to be copied or reproduced without expressed written permission from the photographerThank you again for your support of my page!♥️

That Lot Isn’t Vacant

Hello Friends! Tonight’s Feature Image is titled “Pink Edged Sulphur Butterfly On Butterfly Weed 82321a” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

The midday sun pours through the open sky and into the landscape near the highway. People in town refer to it as a vacant lot however it’s anything but vacant. I’ve watched this place over the decades as it was transformed from wooded wilderness to a business park. There may have been livestock there at one point but memories become faded and the face of the landscape changes under the steel treads of heavy equipment. But as sure as sunlight brings the dawn life will make a place there. What was once only a field of bare mineral soil and scattered stones soon began to heal and today is home to a variety of life like the bright orange Butterfly Weed. Of course where there’s Butterfly Weed there’s butterflies. As I approached it thinking it would be a great subject for a future post a tiny Pink Edged Sulphur Butterfly came along with sunlight dancing in its wings. At the far edge of the field the large trucks roll by at top speed without a clue as to what miracles hide within the unkept field. Likewise the Butterfly and other insects are unaware of the concrete ribbon and its high speed travelers. The two worlds are only separated by a guardrail. The sweet aroma of the Butterfly Weed has drawn the little guy from quite a way off because it was born on blueberries and there are none here. But it is often found in association with land that has been cleared by logging and forest fires. It feeds on wide variety of nectar but because it likes land that’s cleared that means it’s pollinating the plants that reclaim and heal broken forest. And that’s an important job for a little butterfly with punk rock colors.

Image Titled “Pink Edged Sulphur Butterfly On Butterfly Weed 82321b” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

Announcement 2.0

For those who have been following me on Facebook and know of the struggle content providers have to get circulation from big tech I’ve been recommending for people to adopt MeWe as a social media platform. One of the problems I’ve run into on MeWe is that people don’t know how to navigate the platform. So to help with that I’ve created a permanent page on my website as a basic Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe I’ve tried to anticipate all basic questions there and You can bookmark the page to have as a reference and if you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to contact me. I do still have a day job and I help admin several pages on both platforms so replies might be a little slow but I will answer you.

We also have the Lloyd’s Lens Photography Discussion Group on MeWe that is set up as a fully functional community. There you’ll not only be able to see and connect with me but you can also make your own posts and interact with each other.

I want you to join my group on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/lloydslensphotographydiscussiongroup

Click the link below to jump to the Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe.https://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/guide-to-mewe/embed/#?secret=GJGnIQEVHc

Hey Friends! Just a quick reminder that Lloyds Lens Photography is available for portraits!

To book me simply reach out using the Contact Page and we’ll set a date. If you’re within a 50 mile radius of Summersville West Virginia all travel fees are waived.

If you’re enjoying my blog and don’t want to miss a post then you can sign up for email alerts on my website.

WELCOME TO LLOYD’S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Have you checked out the Zazzle Store?

I’m now using Zazzle to fulfil orders. What this means for you is a secure way to place an order, discount codes & a broader product selection! Simply use the contact form on my websiteand tell me which image you want and I’ll reply with a direct link to where you can place the order.

Clicking on the photo takes you tohttps://www.zazzle.com/lloydslensphotos?rf=238248269630914251Lastly, all of the photos and writings are my original work unless otherwise specified and are not to be copied or reproduced without expressed written permission from the photographerThank you again for your support of my page!♥️

Sweet Visitations

Hello Friends! Tonight’s Feature Image is titled “Sweet Visitations 81321” and is available for purchase by clicking the thumbnail and reaching out to me on the contact page.

The fragrant August air is abuzz with tiny wings as I approach the edge of the creek. Though I haven’t seen great numbers of honeybees lately they’re numbers still seem to be on the rise. They really like the wild lettuce and excitedly explore each open bloom as I watch through my lens. It’s hard to keep up with them as they jump from flower to flower packing as much pollen on their legs as they can carry. They have no cares about the goings-on of the world outside the cluster of blooms. They simply get the job done in a cheerful manner. It’s a sweet existence and they find no greater joy than filling their purpose. A life with purpose is a pathway to peace and tranquility.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

Announcement 2.0

For those who have been following me on Facebook and know of the struggle content providers have to get circulation from big tech I’ve been recommending for people to adopt MeWe as a social media platform. One of the problems I’ve run into on MeWe is that people don’t know how to navigate the platform. So to help with that I’ve created a permanent page on my website as a basic Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe I’ve tried to anticipate all basic questions there and You can bookmark the page to have as a reference and if you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to contact me. I do still have a day job and I help admin several pages on both platforms so replies might be a little slow but I will answer you.

We also have the Lloyd’s Lens Photography Discussion Group on MeWe that is set up as a fully functional community. There you’ll not only be able to see and connect with me but you can also make your own posts and interact with each other.

I want you to join my group on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/lloydslensphotographydiscussiongroup

Click the link below to jump to the Basic Beginner’s Guide To MeWe.https://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/guide-to-mewe/embed/#?secret=GJGnIQEVHc

Hey Friends! Just a quick reminder that Lloyds Lens Photography is available for portraits!

To book me simply reach out using the Contact Page and we’ll set a date. If you’re within a 50 mile radius of Summersville West Virginia all travel fees are waived.

If you’re enjoying my blog and don’t want to miss a post then you can sign up for email alerts on my website.

WELCOME TO LLOYD’S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

https://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/embed/#?secret=ZBipPVJdZw

Click here to visithttps://lloydslensphotographyllc.com/

Have you checked out the Zazzle Store?

I’m now using Zazzle to fulfil orders. What this means for you is a secure way to place an order, discount codes & a broader product selection! Simply use the contact form on my websiteand tell me which image you want and I’ll reply with a direct link to where you can place the order.

Clicking on the photo takes you tohttps://www.zazzle.com/lloydslensphotos?rf=238248269630914251Lastly, all of the photos and writings are my original work unless otherwise specified and are not to be copied or reproduced without expressed written permission from the photographerThank you again for your support of my page!♥️