Category Archives: pacific northwest

~ Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #77: Best in Show 2019 ~

Birds are clearly the stars in my 2019 roundup of favorite photos. To me, these captures reveal the grace, beauty, power and stunning adaptability of our avian co-creatures. Brown Pelicans rest in the surf on their way north in early … Continue reading →

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~ Winter Solstice Greetings & New Year Hopes ~

Jello is the star of our holiday card and missive this year. She is so content stretched out on her pillow by the warm fire, ready to nap after a day with two long beach walks. In the spirit of … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Snowy Plover & Sanderling ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #75 : Nostalgic ~

It is now three years that Creighton and I have owned our Condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. We truly love our long stays here from mid September, thru mid June. The peninsula has a rich history, including … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Two of Anything ~

Two crows perched upon Clark’s Tree Sculpture, along the Discovery Trail, Long Beach, WA ~ USA Morning light on Long Beach, from early autumn through late spring is both defining and forgiving. Light diffused through fog sets the mood for … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #74: Abstract ~

  What a treat! Nature is filled with patterns that echo Abstract Art. Shots I’ve taken, like the one below have languished in my archives. Here’s my chance to feature some images that just don’t fit anywhere else! On a … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Frosty Kinnikinnick ~

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: White ~

Black-bellied Plovers & seafoam. Fungus on wood. White Tulips & Chardonnay Pearls. Tiny Snowman on Starbucks outside table. Our Star called Sun.

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~ Lens- Artists Photo Challenge # 73: Cold ~

When sun shines on icicles, and they don’t melt, you know it’s cold out there! When skies are clear, yet the sun doesn’t melt snow from the trees, it’s bitter cold. My favorite frosty photo. Ice crystals forming on the … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Stacks ~

Stacks of clouds Stacks of Oyster Shells Stacks of Crab Traps Stacks of migrating shorebirds. Stacks of Lenses (lighthouse lamp)

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