Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~ Pink Flamingos ~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #49 ~

When I saw these pink flamingos perched in a neighbor’s yard, I had to pay attention. Turns out to be for a worthy cause — Doernbecher Children’s Hospital — one of the nations best pediatric hospitals! http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doernbecher/index.cfm

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~ The Lick of Love ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Eye Spy 2 ~

Jello is one of the more photogenic dogs I’ve had the pleasure to have be part of my family. She loves to sit on Creighton’s lap and, as you can see, he enjoys her attention too! Eye Spy“>

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From viticulture to vinification

Originally posted on Dr D in Oz:
Living close to not one, but at least four world class wine regions, we see the transition in the vines and their fruit throughout the year. Take a brief stroll through our- and a grape’s- year. …

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~ Bird’s Eye View ~ Two Picidae Friday Flyers + WPC – Eye Spy 1 ~

Our suet feeders are visited regularly by Downy Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers. It was a joy to watch adult Downy’s bring their fledglings to the feeder last spring. This year I have seen, though not photographed Yellow Shafted Flickers in … Continue reading

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~ Clouds – C B & W Anything That Flies Challenge + Transition -5 ~

High flying clouds like this are characteristic of Vancouver, Washington – USA. Situated on the Columbia River about 90 miles (145 k) from the Pacific Ocean, we experience changeable marine weather here. Sometimes it’s quite dramatic!  Clouds — what would … Continue reading

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~ Like Water ~ Like Ice ~ WPC – Transition #4 ~

                      <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;      

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC Transition 3 ~

When I first introduced Rudbeckia and Echinacea into the sunny front gardens my intent was twofold; to enjoy the plethora of lovely blossoms from summer to fall, and to provide food and habitat for migrating birds in fall and winter. … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC Transitions ~

Hydrangea thrives in my gardens. I love their abundant blue blossoms which cheer me whenever I look at them. Over the course of a hot summer, the plants that get direct sunlight turn almost a rust color. These two shots … Continue reading

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Transitions

On my walks this stand of trees has attracted my attention all autumn. They still hold on to some last golden leaves, made more beautiful lit by the sun and silhouetted against the bright blue sky. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;

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~ Giving Thanks ~

Jello thinks something smells really good! Wishing everyone good cheer as we in the USA gather with family and friends to share in the bounty of life. Please join me in support of Uncle Spike and #bloggersuniteforpeace

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