This is my submission for the challenge, substack.com/@patrikl – It occurs to me that what most of us (that is, us non-professionals) take photographs that are essentially snapshots, something that pops into view, even if you are seeking something else. Sometimes, we get something that just reminds of the time, place, space. It’s for us, not necessarily art for all. Once again, your challenge is useful, to me at least, as a reminder of things we have done, mostly because gathering something to put out there requires looking through hundreds of files to locate those that might fit, and culling those that do not quite hit my heart or mind.

1. Not so common venue, this photograph is from a trip to Victoria Falls, but not of the Falls. Our group was visiting some clinics and a village. We went into a courtyard (well, backyard) to learn about educational programs. My usual spot is near the rear of the group, generally lagging behind to take a few pictures with fewer people in the frame. What I got this time, as I looked around was a photograph of some of the children from the town, peeking through the fencing to see what our group was doing. I thought they made a far more interesting snapshot than our guide showing us a fire pit.  2. From a trip we made to Tacoma, Washington: my wife is a fiber artist and wanted to go to Madrona at least once – so to Tacoma it was. We landed in Seattle to find snow all around which is highly unusual. Tacoma is a lovely city, a rail head and port. It has lots of history, including the Museum of Glass, and a beautiful old Union Station (now used as office for the District Court). A lot of background for this quick snapshot of a couple walking along the wide sidewalk in front of the old Union Station (the statue is of a traveler with his satchel) – I loved that the street and sidewalk were nearly empty and the couple seemed so happy strolling arm in arm.  3. On that same trip to Tacoma, we traveled north into Canada to visit friends in Vancouver (oh, to live there). We spent a day traveling to Whistler, where there was still plenty of evidence of the winter Olympics. While waiting for some of our group to complete their fiber-related mission, I watched skiers coming from the slopes, some toting skis and boots, some hobbling on crutches. But what was most fascinating was a border collie, desperately trying capture the attention of its master, to continue its game of fetch. I snapped this photo while the dog was in full potential energy mode, hoping for the release of running and capturing its stick (sitting right in front). This dance went on 15 minutes or more.  4. The photograph is one of my favorite experiences in Shetland. I was wandering alone early one morning, wanting to get some photographs of the castle, the houses across the inlet, and the processing plant (engineers like that stuff). I cut down a side alley, and as I passed, I looked back to see this cat inside what appeared to be the laundry area – what was wonderful about it, was the typical cat response from fully in view in the window to hunkering down to just eyes. I always forget that cameras take video, so I settled for this still, and am still happy with it.  5. Here’s a quick snapshot from the streets of Anchorage, Alaska. We were spending the day before our visits to three national parks began by walking the Coastal Trail (in the midst of the Marathon/Super-marathon staged that day) to downtown from the aerodrome where we were staying. Having feasted on some local pub fare and great brewed beverages, we strolled the streets to watch the finish of the race. After passing a freshly minted cannabis shop, I looked up to see a lineman working on cables that crossed the main street. I was really taken with this view of fending off an attack by a giant (really, more life sized) brown bear. The bear appears to be pawing at the boom supporting the lineman’s work bucket. Neither bear and lineman were injured in the recording of this event.