Author Archives: Lindy Le Coq

~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~ Snowbound! ~

These two shots were taken in late January, 2015 after a heavy snowfall in Vancouver. The piles on top of the suet feeder and bird bath put a new perspective on snowbound!

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~ Friday Flyers ~ les feuilles d’automne ~

A serious el niño is causing record rainfall, serious flooding, and landslides in the Pacific Northwest. Yesterday a series of thunderclaps shook my home — ten minutes later a tornado struck a suburban neighborhood about 15 miles northeast (as the … Continue reading →

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~ Orcas Island Pottery ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs ~

When taking the winding, one lane, dirt drive leading from Enchanted Forest Road to the pottery gallery, this sign lets you know you’re on the right track!  

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Eye Spy 5 ~

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Eye Spy 4 ~

Jello was pretty drugged up when this photo was taken, just six days after the accident that almost took her life. Even through the haze of pain medication she looks scared and sad. Almost three months later, her confidence and … Continue reading →

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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~ 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

As a former home wine maker, I found this post from drdblogs refreshing and fun. Thought my wine loving friends would enjoy it too! Dr D in Oz Living close to not one, but at least four world class wine … Continue reading →

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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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