While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary. ~Matt Bevin
During our visit to Victoria, B.C. this summer, we visited an intriguing place nicknamed the greatest little show on earth. Curious? Let’s take a tour together.
We’ll start with a birds-eye view of a steep mountain pass in Switzerland.

In the Swiss Alps. Miniature World, Victoria. Shot with a Google Pixel 2.
We cannot all do great things. But we can do small things with great love. –Mother Teresa
Then, we’ll visit a country fair at dusk in beautiful British Colombia.

Country Fair. Miniature World, Victoria B.C. Shot with a Google Pixel 2.
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.~George Eliot

Street in France during World War II. Shot with a Google Pixel 2.
I’ll end this post with another “small” photo, shot at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Once a year, thousands of butterflies are released into their tropical conservatory. A small red and black butterfly lingered on this little girl’s finger. I watched her, holding my breath. Small is very beautiful, don’t you think?

Butterfly Girl. Shot with a Fuji X-T2.
Thanks to Amy for hosting this week’s “Small is Beautiful” challenge, and to all of our participants for their responses. Tina will post the next challenge on Saturday, September 22nd. We’re hoping that her beloved Kiawah Island is not battered by Hurricane Florence this weekend.
For more information on how to join the challenges, click here. Most importantly, remember to TAG your post ” Lens-Artists ” so it appears in the Reader.
And finally, have an inspiring week!
Categories: Photography
Oh, what a great selection!
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Thank you, thank you!!😊😊
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😀👏
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A great response to the challenge Patti, I especially love the image with the butterfly on the little girl’s finger :o)
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Thank you, thank you!!😊😊
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Small IS beautiful Patti! The mini-world is perfect but I love the little girl best!
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Thank you, Tina! I am so relieved you are safe from the storm.😊😊
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What a surprising and fun take on this, Patti! I Love small worlds – but I must admit it is the little girl with the butterfly that captured my heart!
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Thank you so much, Ann-Christine. That little girl is precious, isn’t she? Her brother was understandably jealous that the butterly landed on her finger and not his!! Enjoy the weekend.
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Miniature worlds! What a great response.
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Thank you, V.J.!
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Perfect, Patti! I love the little git in red shirt. 🙂
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Thank you, Amy! I thought she was adorable too. 🙂
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Fun series, Patti! 🙂
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Thank you, thank you!! 🙂
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You almost had me fooled, Patti! I love the attention to detail in the Miniature World. It looks like nothing has been overlooked. The train is especially captivating.
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Hi, Jackie. I was hoping I’d fool you all for a little while!! I was amazed at the detail too. I hope all’s well with you.
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Very fun response to the challenge. That last photo, is of course, very beautiful.
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Thank you so much, Amy. I fell in love with that adorable little girl too! Even the pearls are perfect, aren’t they?
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Yes, it is one of those photos that is very evocative of a painting I think.
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butterfly girl touches my heart!! all fabulous!
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Love the shot of the butterfly girl … so sweet
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Hi Patti the miniature of world of Lego escaped me initially.I thought the majority of photos would be in line with your ast photo. But in the end like your post shows, it was quite a variety. That street in France is excellently done
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very senzitive! Thank you!
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Glad you like this one! Thanks, Simona.
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