It’s the end of another year of weekly Lens-Artists challenges, and TINA l invites us to feature images we have loved over the past 12 months, but have not yet shared. Yes, a rose is a rose, still this lovely Lincoln rose was so perfect it deserved to be preserved. And, they are oh, so fragrant as well!
In January, before I removed the holiday decorations at our condominium in Long Beach, WA, this Black-chinned Hummingbird liked to rest in the ribbon on the deck rail between visits to our feeder,
In February, we enjoyed a few days of snow, and oh boy, did the beagles love it! You can see more snow shots on a Wordless Wednesday post.
Weather is always changing here. The sun may be shining and then a storm moves in from the west creating beautiful effects, as light filters through clouds and rain.
The intense blue hue of the beach on this low tide morning knocked me out!
The Discovery Trail begins at the parking lot of the Breakers condominium complex, and meanders 8 miles (9.6 km) through dune meadows, on past Long Beach, and out to Cape Disappointment State Park. When it’s high tide and there are sneaker waves, I avoid the beach and steer Max and Daisy this way for our walk.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Beautiful rose and blue beach!
Thank you Ralph! Cheers 🎄
Wish the rose were a skirt, wonderful layers.
Oh, that would be fun! Thank you, Rebecca.
That hummingbird photo is perfection. You couldn’t stage it any better.
It’s so fun when a creature poses like it knows what you want!!!
Spectacular selection to close the year! The “blue beach” is my favorite, but they’re all wonderful.
Thank you, Jill. I’m so glad we have this opportunity to show favorites that couldn’t fit in other posts! Cheers to you 🎄
Lindy, it’s difficult to pick a favorite here, but I must say that the hummingbird and blue hues at the beach are amazing. Beautiful gallery.
Thank you, Egidio. Those two are winning the popularity award!
Lindy, such a beautiful gallery! I love them all.
Thank you, Beth. I’m hosting my family for our Christmas celebration tomorrow. Hoping to see everyone else’s posts next week. Cheers🎄
Mesmerizing captures from the beach, Lindy! Amazingly serene 🙂
Thank you, Hammad. The beach helps me stay centered when the world around me feels out of balance.
Cheers to you in 2026!
I loved your images Lindy and laughed out loud at your suggestion of Courage!! Couldn’t have said it better myself 🙃. My favorites in this one are the beach scenes as well as that cheeky hummingbird on the bow – I swear it was posing for your holiday cards!! Back atcha with the year-end wishes!
Thank you, dear Tina🎄