Category Archives: nature

~ Lifting Up ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Look Up ~

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“We move forward by lifting up — not tearing down.”* “Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities — always see them, for they’re always there.” ~ Norman Vincent … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ In A Vase On Monday – Red, White & Blue ~

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of the fourth of July — Independence Day in the USA — today’s vase features a combination of hydrangea, gladiolus and roses, the colors of our flag. They are presented in a large clear glass vase with red … Continue reading →

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~ Towering Trees ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Opposites

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This week, Ben Huberman challenges us to “show how opposites can tell a story about people, places, or objects.” Whenever I see something man-made juxtaposed to the natural landscape, I feel the tension. In this shot, an electric power tower … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Heirloom Photograph ~

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On the back of the original frame was a note written by my Grandfather, George Sutherland Low (1884-1957): In Glen Tilt ~ Perthshire Scotland, by Charles Reid ~ Gold Medal ~  London Exposition of Photography I’ve always loved this photograph, … Continue reading →

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~ Ocean Sand Curves – WPC 2 ~

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Yes, it is late – I seem to be a day behind on just about everything – but this too shall pass. Like the sand imprints, life will wash me over and create a clean slate. Here’s to nature’s healing … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

   

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~ In My Garden on Sunday + WPC – Curves + The Essence of Summer ~

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

It’s been a fantastic spring for Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla).  All my shrubs are in glorious flower — from light carnation pink and lavender, to creamy blooms tinted chartreuse and cornflower… …to full mops of cerulean intensity. Wishing everyone joy upon … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Weekly Photo Challenge – Pure ~

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Jen H. asks us to find “beauty in the mundane, and purity in the midst of our chaotic, over-connected world.” Immediately I thought of the cool refreshing waters of Crescent Creek. Pure

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