Category Archives: outdoors

~ 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 →

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~ 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 →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge: I’d Rather Be… ~

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Upon my retirement over five years ago, my time has been mine to manage. When I think “I’d rather be…” I have to say “…and what/who is stopping me?” As I scrolled through my ever-expanding email inbox this morning, I … Continue reading →

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~ Big Clouds & Rainbows ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

“Big clouds tumbling high, the amazing flying sky…” Donovan Leitch

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~ Beach Haven View ~ WPC: Variations On A Theme ~

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

For this week’s challenge, I offer a slideshow of the view toward Waldron and Saturna Islands, from Cabin 1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA. For thirty years this was my go to place to center and ground myself … Continue reading →

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~ The Silence of Snales ~ WPC: Silence ~

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Living in the moist Pacific Northwest, snails and slugs are everywhere. Though I consider slugs in my gardens a pest, finding snails in the wild is a treat. These photos of two different snails of the same species, were taken … Continue reading →