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~~~ Wordless Wednesday ~~~

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Insight Outsights ~

This week I am staying with my sister Diana, and brother-in-law Les, in Corvallis, Oregon for a few days. Our ninety-three year old father (who lives on his own in Corvallis) has a series of medical appointments, and the three … Continue reading

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~ Mutable Clouds ~ Friday Flyers ~

If it’s from nature and in the air, or can get there on its own, it’s a Friday Flyer! Whether they are ominous or dreamy, threatening or promising, clouds fill our skies and lift our eyes with wonder. “Nature is … Continue reading

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~ Mushroom Madness! ~

With the advent of rains this autumn, mushrooms of all shapes and sizes have proliferated. Here are a few favorites of this season. Someday I want to learn to identify them. For now, I have fun taking photos!

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Treat 4 ~

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Treat.”    

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~ Seasonal Change ~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Treat 3 ~

One of my favorite treats is being in, and observing nature. From the beauty of seeing a special place, to the rewards of nurturing the grounds around me, nature provides endless opportunity for joy. In this two by two, I … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Treat ~

Wild water is a treat to behold. The flicker of light on a moving surface, creating refractions and reflections, currents and undulations with their attendant wash, splash or rumbling resonance. In this setting, the cool morning mist at sunup, and … Continue reading

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~ Beware! ~ Friday Flyers + WPC – Careful ~

If it’s from nature and in the air, or can get there on its own, it’s a Friday Flyer! In honor of Samhuinn (Samhain)* here are some spooky spiders. In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Careful.” *Samhuinn … Continue reading

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Careful ~ Step Lightly 2 ~

        In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Careful.”

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Blue on Blue ~

When I saw the shades of blue before me, I could hardly believe it — but here it is. Daybreak, Oct. 15, 2015. Taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 using “normal scenery” setting, and with no image edits, adjustments or effects. … Continue reading

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