Category Archives: Beagles

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #93: A Week of Mornings ~ Report from The Edge of a Continent ~

It is 2:30 a.m. Through our barely open bedroom window, the reassuring rumble of Pacific Ocean high-tide lulls me back to sleep. At 7:30, Jello puts her nose on my pillow to awaken me. While she has her breakfast, I … Continue reading

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~ Jello’s Report from the Edge of a Continent: April 2020 ~

My name is Jello and I’m a “blue-tick” Beagle. My folks adopted me five years ago when I was four and we have lots of fun adventures together. I got really sick to my stomach the other day. Not sure … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #90: Distance ~

Distance has several distinct, yet connected meanings. In its essence it is the space between two things or people. Wind turbines atop the Columbia River Gorge demonstrate visual distance and symbolize the conceptual distance between Washington State, and current Washington … Continue reading

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~ Social Distancing Made Easy ~

As it turns out, my husband and I have been staying at our condominium in Long Beach, WA the past ten days, while the Corona virus pandemic has evolved. When Governor Inslee announced a “stay in place” order last Monday, … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87: Reflections ~

Unique Perspectives with Glass Upper left clockwise: Self-portrait in a window of Cabin #1, with a dreamy Orcas Island sunset behind me. Exuberant blossoms are reflected on the sliding-glass door at our condo. Shadows from the deck railing create another texture. … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #86: Change Your Perspective ~

“Over the river and through the woods…”   I love the fairyland feeling of this shot, taken at ground level through flowers and across the meadow to the misty shores of Crescent Creek. We are five thousand feet above sea level, … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #85: Treasure Hunt ~

Ooh Tina, this is fun! A treasure hunt gives me permission to feature some of my favorites from the archives. It is a treat to be awake and out with camera in hand, when light starts to bounce over the … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Wet Walk ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #81: Find Something Red ~

Patti asks us to add some cheer to the dreary darkness of winter by sharing photos with a pop of red. Since it’s raining and mostly monotone in Long Beach, WA right now, I’ve reached into my archives to find … Continue reading

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