Category Archives: nature

~ Trail Encounter ~

As Jello and I set out for our walk to the beach this morning, we startled a Black-tail deer that was grazing in the dune meadow in front of The Breakers.  While I snapped shots with my Panasonic and iPhone, … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 27: My Travels ~

Though not a world traveler these days, I have visited many wonderful places in my life. My greatest joy with travel continues to be when I am exploring in nature: mountains, valleys, trees, trails, lakes, the ocean, animals, birds, butterflies … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #26: Photographic Review of 2018 ~

To finish off the Lens-Artists Photo Challenges for 2018, Leya, Photographic Review of 2018, invites us to review our year and pick photos that capture our memories most vividly. To keep myself from getting totally lost in this challenge, I decided to … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Animals (not birds) ~

Although I do have pictures of warm blooded animals, I’ve decided to feature photos of some bugs and critters from my archives for this weeks B&W challenge!   Here’s to Cee for hosting great challenges and collecting current challenge websites … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #25: Reflections II ~

Yesterday, I posted photos of reflections in a Fresnel lighthouse lamp. Today some reflections of light from jellyfish washed up on the beach. I have Steve Morey of theoutershores, to thank for his informative blog about these (and other) ocean/beach … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Winter Solstice Haiku ~

sun slides low in sky stands still – winks – turns about-face as earth and moon whirl

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #24: Seasonal Storm ~

We just returned from a week at Long Beach where we were treated to a big winter wind storm, high tides and storm surge. Amazingly, Jello and I were able to get in our morning and afternoon walks, with only … Continue reading

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