Category Archives: nature

~ Weekly Photo Challenge: I’d Rather Be… ~

Upon my retirement over five years ago, my time has been mine to manage. When I think “I’d rather be…” I have to say “…and what/who is stopping me?” As I scrolled through my ever-expanding email inbox this morning, I … Continue reading

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~ Eagle Perch ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Pussy Willow & Daffodil ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

It was a mild weekend at Long Beach — the marsh is shrinking at a time when I expect it to be growing. On a walk yesterday, I picked a few miniature daffodils growing where they appeared to have naturalized … Continue reading

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~ Whither Shall I Wander? ~ WPC: Story ~

Finally a challenge just right for this series of photos I took at Beach Haven in July, 2012! Orcas Island, WA. USA Story

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~ Familiar Strangers ~ WPC: Out Of This World ~

For this week’s photo challenge I’m digging into my recent and ancient archives for shots I’ve taken with just this sort of theme in mind. So often when I see something in nature it strikes me as “other worldly” – … Continue reading

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~ Big Clouds & Rainbows ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

“Big clouds tumbling high, the amazing flying sky…”  Donovan Leitch

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~ Frosty Dunes ~

only caws of crows  disturb this windless morning  no ducks or geese ply these ponds –           a thin glaze of ice at their edges at berm’s crest dark waves sound ocean’s roar as golden light … Continue reading

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~ Winter Garden Joys ~ WPC: Tour Guide ~

On a warm 59f (15c) afternoon this week my back yard beckoned. While raking up branches and fir cones, I found some little lovelies offering color along the way. Many primroses have been blooming all winter. These white ones look … Continue reading

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~ Beach Haven View ~ WPC: Variations On A Theme ~

For this week’s challenge, I offer a slideshow of the view toward Waldron and Saturna Islands, from Cabin 1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA.  For thirty years this was my go to place to center and ground myself … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Silence of Wings 2 ~

  Silence    

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