Category Archives: nature

~Skywatch Friday + WPC Quest 2 ~

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When I walk beside the Pacific Ocean on a gentle-breeze day like this, I sense all the blessings of life; warm sun above me, sandy shore beneath, the heady scent of salty flotsam in the air and the ever-present roll … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Weekly Photo Challenge: Quest ~

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Quest

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~ In A Vase On Monday – Early Autumn ~

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Coneflowers are fading fast, while Hydrangea blossoms continue their chameleon shading from grey-green to mauve. This week’s vase is a ceramic pot made by a friend. On such a warm summer-like day it seemed fitting to set it on a … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Our short trip to the beach started on a clear, warm last-day of summer, followed by a mixture of clouds and sun-breaks on the Autumnal Equinox, and ends today with heavy rain and wind too strong for a walk through … Continue reading →

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~ Good Night Summer + WPC – Frame 4 ~

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

sun sets constant as ocean’s drumbeat ever-changing as breeze to wind sun ushers evening and summer’s end   Frame

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~ Wordless Wednesday – Beachward Bound! ~

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Mr. Lincoln – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

A few years ago, my Mr. Lincoln rose was almost dead — only one stalk was healthy enough to save. Now it is thriving and has provided blossoms all summer long. On this last Monday of summer, I feature these … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday – Big Weather! ~

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Edge 2 ~

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Odell Lake, Oregon – USA  Photo Challenge: Edge

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~ Hearts & Flowers – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Tomorrow is our 47th wedding anniversary, so placing this small pink posy in a heart shaped vase seemed just right. For a bit of fun, I played around with saturation to create something of a ‘Victorian’ effect. For inspiration and … Continue reading →

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