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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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~ Bird’s Eye View ~ Two Picidae Friday Flyers + WPC – Eye Spy 1 ~

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Our suet feeders are visited regularly by Downy Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers. It was a joy to watch adult Downy’s bring their fledglings to the feeder last spring. This year I have seen, though not photographed Yellow Shafted Flickers in … Continue reading →

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~ Clouds – C B & W Anything That Flies Challenge + Transition -5 ~

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

High flying clouds like this are characteristic of Vancouver, Washington – USA. Situated on the Columbia River about 90 miles (145 k) from the Pacific Ocean, we experience changeable marine weather here. Sometimes it’s quite dramatic!  Clouds — what would … Continue reading →

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~ Like Water ~ Like Ice ~ WPC – Transition #4 ~

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

                      <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;      

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC Transition 3 ~

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

When I first introduced Rudbeckia and Echinacea into the sunny front gardens my intent was twofold; to enjoy the plethora of lovely blossoms from summer to fall, and to provide food and habitat for migrating birds in fall and winter. … Continue reading →

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC Transitions ~

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Hydrangea thrives in my gardens. I love their abundant blue blossoms which cheer me whenever I look at them. Over the course of a hot summer, the plants that get direct sunlight turn almost a rust color. These two shots … Continue reading →

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Transitions

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

On my walks this stand of trees has attracted my attention all autumn. They still hold on to some last golden leaves, made more beautiful lit by the sun and silhouetted against the bright blue sky. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Hawk ~

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Looks like it might be a hawk perched up in the bare branches of my neighbor’s Pin Oak Tree, but it’s hard to say. Jello and I heard a rhaspy cry as we were finishing our walk.  It reminded me … Continue reading →

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~ Oooh, That Feels Good!!! ~

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

After a week when I have been appalled by the behavior of would-be leaders of the USA, I want to shake all their nasty crud out of my brain and scrub around the edges.  Jello shows me one very satisfying … Continue reading →

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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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