Category Archives: outdoors

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #9: Action ~

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

I have been out of action on WP this past week while my sister and I travelled to northern Idaho to visit our cousins, Duncan and David. We had reunited with Duncan (after thirty-odd years of not being in contact), … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Cooling ~

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Yes, I have been busy with other important facets of my life, yet I’ve missed posting regularly. Now I see that Tina Schell, and three other bloggers (previously unknown to me) have developed a consortium to provide those who loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Being, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, nature, outdoors, pacific northwest, photography, travel | Tagged Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Cooling | 3 Comments

~ Along The Marsh Trail ~

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

There isn’t nearly as much marsh in front of The Breakers at Long Beach, WA – USA this year as last, and what remains is shrinking to meadow daily. Still, Mallards are raising their chicks in what water there is! … Continue reading →

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~ Hornet’s Nest? ~ WPC: Unlikely ~

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

While walking with Jello on a wooded trail in our neighborhood, I stepped over this strange looking outgrowth. I leaned in closer to take a picture and was soon threatened by one of the hornets that were working the outgrowth. … Continue reading →

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~ WPC: Smile ~

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

When I walk the trails between The Breakers and the Pacific Ocean, I am filled with a sense of wonder and discovery. There is always something different or new to hear and see. Like this bird perched on top of … Continue reading →

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~ Rising Crow ~ WPC: Sunrise – Sunset ~

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

If you browse my WordPress site you will find many lovely sunset photos taken at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA. However, in this challenge I’ve decided to opt for a subtle sunrise shot taken on a morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, birds, nature, outdoors, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged birds, clark's tree, corps of discovery, nature, pacific northwest, pacific ocean, photography, sculpture, travel, weekly photo challenge | 1 Comment

~ I’ll Take Water ~ WPC: Favorite Place ~

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

“Water is the driving force of all nature.” Leonardo da Vinci My favorite places have water nearby – streams, lakes, rivers, the ocean – being where I hear, see, touch water brings a sense of tranquility to my soul. When … Continue reading →