Category Archives: nature

~ Monochrome Monday + WPC Transitions ~

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Hydrangea thrives in my gardens. I love their abundant blue blossoms which cheer me whenever I look at them. Over the course of a hot summer, the plants that get direct sunlight turn almost a rust color. These two shots … Continue reading →

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Transitions

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

On my walks this stand of trees has attracted my attention all autumn. They still hold on to some last golden leaves, made more beautiful lit by the sun and silhouetted against the bright blue sky. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;

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~ Tuesday Two by Two ~ Of Kites & Hearts ~

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

This pair of bleeding heart blossoms reminds me of the final quote from Truman Capote’s, short story, A Christmas Memory . “A message saying [my friend had died] merely confirms a piece of news some secret vein had already received, … Continue reading →

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Hawk ~

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Looks like it might be a hawk perched up in the bare branches of my neighbor’s Pin Oak Tree, but it’s hard to say. Jello and I heard a rhaspy cry as we were finishing our walk.  It reminded me … Continue reading →

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~ Oooh, That Feels Good!!! ~

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

After a week when I have been appalled by the behavior of would-be leaders of the USA, I want to shake all their nasty crud out of my brain and scrub around the edges.  Jello shows me one very satisfying … Continue reading →

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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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~ The Eagle Flies on Friday ~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Watching and listening to Bald Eagles is thrilling. Their high piping calls let you know they are near, though what it all means remains a mystery! Determined to get some clear pictures of the eagles that perch on a snag … Continue reading →

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~ Doe Bay ~ Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge ~

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

My Thursday thoughts are complex and unsettled.  One of the places on earth that helps me regain balance is in Washington State’s (USA) San Juan Islands.  This view, from Doe Bay, on Orcas Island shows why. Even in black and … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ River Otters in the Wild ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

I don’t see the river otters as often when we visit Orcas Island in autumn, as I did when we stayed during the summer. Always fun to watch, these two seemed very comfortable as they fished and snacked in front … Continue reading →

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