Category Archives: pacific ocean

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

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Lindy Le Coq

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 →

~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 179: Serene ~

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~ Crabbing Season Opens ~

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #176 ~ One Image – One Story ~

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What bird is this, and what is it doing? Killdeer – Charadrius vociferus “Charadrius ~ Late Latin: ‘a yellowish bird’vociferus ~ vocal, strident, vehement…” Evasion dancein full-furtive flarea plaintive callsounds acrossmown fields and meadow; “follow meover hereaway from my fledglingssee … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #175: “Follow Your Bliss” ~

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

What does it mean to “follow your bliss”? We all make choices in our approach to life and art – to follow your bliss is to pursue that which provides you happiness and joy. It is quite likely you have … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Nature Walks ~

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Bold Clouds + Bright Sun ~

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #171: Weird & Wonderful ~

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

How I love the critters and living organisms that fit this category! Though I don’t often visit dry desert places, when my younger sister lived in San Diego, my older sister and I visited her and she treated us to … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Pacific Ocean Storm Surge ~

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #169: The Ordinary ~

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Here is another challenge right up my alley. When I’m outside, it’s not unusual to find me crouched down to get a photo of some small bit of life passing by. As Jello and I were on our way to … Continue reading →