Category Archives: pacific northwest

~ Flower-a-Month ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Circle ~

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

As a wrap up to 2015, and in response to the weekly photo challenge – circle – here is a flower for every month symbolizing the circles of life in the cycle of nature. http://<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/circle/”>Circle</a&gt;  

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~ Not Quite Friday Flyers + WPC – Now 3 ~

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

It was another stunningly beautiful day outside. Cold, with a heavy frost in the morning, then breezy and brisk as the day progressed. On our walk, Jello and I saw many birds flitting in the trees and thickets; sparrows, finches, … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Now 2 ~

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

After twenty-four days of rainfall, Portland Oregon has set a new record of 14.90 inches so far in December (official as of 12/28/15). What a relief to have three days of mostly clear weather. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/now/”>Now</a&gt;

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~ Winter Apples ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Now ~

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

On my walk with Jello today, I spied this apple tree. Part of an abandoned orchard of pears and apples, they survive untended on land now owned by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Clearly beyond their prime, the apples look like … Continue reading →

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~ Far Away and Long Ago ~ Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge ~

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Crater Lake in black and white almost looks like a post card from the early 1900’s!

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~ Snowbound! ~

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

These two shots were taken in late January, 2015 after a heavy snowfall in Vancouver. The piles on top of the suet feeder and bird bath put a new perspective on snowbound!

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~ Orcas Island Pottery ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs ~

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

When taking the winding, one lane, dirt drive leading from Enchanted Forest Road to the pottery gallery, this sign lets you know you’re on the right track!  

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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