Category Archives: outdoors

~ In A Vase On Monday — Wedding Flowers ~

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Creighton, Jello and I are staying with our friend Jocelyn, at her cabin on Priest Lake, Idaho. Just two days ago she was in Seattle for the wedding of her younger brother. Since she was driving home, and the bridesmaids … Continue reading →

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~ Mac’s Landing ~ Deer Lake, WA ~

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last night we stayed in Newport, Washington where my family lived from 1950-55. Since I was very young, my recollections of Newport are few and far between. Our focus yesterday, Sunday was to visit Deer Lake Resort for a picnic … Continue reading →

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~ 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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~ 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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~ 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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