Category Archives: nature

~ Abstract Challenge: Day 3 ~

  Rules: Five days – five Abstract images – no people – no explanations. Open invitation to anyone else who would like to participate. Thank you Olga! 5 Days, 5 Photos: Abstract (Day 5)  

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~ Abstract Challenge: Day One ~

Rules: Five days – five Abstract images – no people – no explanations. Open invitation to anyone else who would like to participate.  Thank you Olga! 5 Days, 5 Photos: Abstract (Day 5)  

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~ Rainbow ~ 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 In response to Frank J Tassone Haikai challenge #12 — winter solstice. 

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~ Rise ~ WPC: Ascend ~

“Just like moon and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.” Maya Angelou     Ascend

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Some Favorite Cocky Birds ~ WPC: Cheeky ~

Cheeky? Brash? Brazen? Saucy? Cocky?   All of the above! Cheeky

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~ American Wigeon (?) ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge – Ridgefield, WA  USA

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~ Last Morning At The Beach + WPC: Serene ~

At 8:30 Friday morning, Jello and I took our final walk to the beach for this visit.  It was overcast and cool with a steady northerly wind, but no rain. The pounding surf has stirred layers of sand into fascinating … Continue reading

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~ A Week At Long Beach ~ Thursday ~

This morning I awoke early and made the mistake of turning on TV news. Within a half hour my frame of mind matched the grey skies outside, so I turned media off.  Though my mood lightened, my senses had been … Continue reading

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