Category Archives: pacific northwest

~ Cellpick Sunday ~ Low Tide Sunshine ~

Walking close to the ebbing tide, watching the wave layers wash over one another on this lovely afternoon, with the sun suspended in light clouds and sparkling on the water, lifted my spirits. Wherever you journey, please continue to be … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #183: Memorable Events ~

Those of you who have followed my blog are familiar with our wonderful beagle, Jello. Last month I featured her on Lens-Artists Challenge #178. Sadly, last week Jello passed away from congestive heart failure. She was with us at the … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Jo’s Monday Walk ~ Birds & Fog ~

Where ever your walks may take you, please be kind and stay safe. 🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #182: Interesting Objects ~

All of the subjects I selected for this week’s photo challenge were photographed on the Long Beach Peninsula. Below is a Fresnel Lens used for decades in two lighthouses to warn sailors near Cape Dissapointment. I love how light reflects … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #181: Double Dipping ~

The Long Beach Peninsula, has received eleven inches (28 cm) of rain so far in January 2022, which prompted me to stretch this week’s ‘Double Dipping’ theme to include a side by side photo comparison showing what our marshes at … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Blue Sky! ~

As we start a new year, please continue to be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #180: Favorite Images of 2021 ~

This past year was one of many ups and downs. We learned to ‘pivot’ and ‘pirouette’ as the winds of change and chance tossed us one challenge after another. This week, Tina invites us to select favorite photos we’ve taken … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 179: Serene ~

I am most serene when near a body of water. Something about the ebb and flow pulls the anxiety out of my bones, leaving me feeling much more tranquil. Blue is the color of serene to my eyes. A bit … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Let There Be Light ~

As we enter the holiday season, please continue to be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Crabbing Season Opens ~

As we enter the holiday season, please continue to be kind and stay safe.🐾

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