Lens-Artists Challenge #312 – Sense of Scale

June 28, 2025

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Connecticut, Exploring Connecticut, Journal, Nature moments, Outdoor Adventures

At the time of posting this, I acknowledge that I am wayyyyy late to the party, but as usual work and life got in the way, and I unintentionally abandoned my drafts. At the time that this challenge was happening, I had accumulated so many pictures of my dad and his obsession with large trees. I thought they would be fitting for the occasion.

Since 2020, we’ve spent a great deal of time in nature and visiting various parks, beaches and nature trails. During these visits, there was always a tree that he simply couldn’t resist and would ask me to take a picture of him either hugging said tree or standing next to it. Keep in mind he is 6’1 and probably around 200lbs or maybe less, I’m not sure (sorry dad lol).

Here are some examples of him being turned into a tiny ant. I always thought it was funny how small he looked in these pictures when compared to the trees. Enjoy!

At Great River Park in East Hartford, CT

To see videos of these amazing parks in Connecticut, check out the Parks in Connecticut Playlist.

9 responses to “Lens-Artists Challenge #312 – Sense of Scale”

Tina Schell

Jun 28, 2025 at 6:55 pm

What a sweet approach – so glad you decided to still post!

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1. jemslens
  
  Jun 28, 2025 at 7:25 pm
  
  Thank you ! 😄
  
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Egídio

Jun 28, 2025 at 7:21 pm

Jem, I am a firm believer it is never late to post to any of the lens-artists challenges. Your photo support that idea. These are beautiful and show us a great sense of scale in each image.

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1. jemslens
  
  Jun 28, 2025 at 7:25 pm
  
  Aww, thank you so much! I’m glad I finally came around to posting them 😆
  
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Wandering Dawgs

Jun 28, 2025 at 8:41 pm

Jem, so glad you decided to post these photos. They are so creative and fun!

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photobyjohnbo

Jun 29, 2025 at 12:42 pm

Jem, This challenge is a great place to show off your creativity, no matter how late to the “party.” I am looking forward to more.

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1. jemslens
  
  Jun 29, 2025 at 1:34 pm
  
  Thank you! It has been awesome seeing others posts as well. Very inspiring and I will say my creative juices are officially back on and flowing 😆
  
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Sofia Alves

Jul 1, 2025 at 8:51 am

Never too late, Jem, and I’m so glad you did as I love big trees too! Looking forward to seeing more from you 🙂

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Michael Williams

Aug 10, 2025 at 2:25 pm

very nice photos Jem – it still amazes me to this day how these trees can get so big. 🙂 Mike

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