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~ Historic Lighthouse ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

“The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse was constructed in 1856 to warn seamen of the treacherous river bar known by then as “the graveyard of the Pacific.” This is the oldest functioning lighthouse on the West Coast.” “After missing the entrance to … Continue reading →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Life Imitates Art ~

If I lived anywhere near Prouts Neck, Maine I would go to Cannon Rock and wait, camera in hand, for this wave to show up! But, I live three thousand miles (4800 km) away — on the other side of … Continue reading →

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~ Friday Flyers ~ Plover ~

I’m quite sure these are either American Golden-Plovers or Pacific Golden-Plovers. Their flocking, feeding and flight pattern fascinated me, and Jello thought they were fun to chase! Though they stirred into flight when disturbed, the group moved only a few … Continue reading →

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~ Coastal Marsh Sunset ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Time 5 ~

Usually I let the picture be the story on Wordless Wednesday… …however, this time I want you to imagine an immense frog choir over the continuous roar of surf on sand in the background — exquisite and timeless! Longbeach, WA … Continue reading →

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Time 3 ~

A rock along the shoreline at the Anacortes ferry landing. I’m not enough of a geology student to know how it was formed, but it certainly is showing the effects of time and tide. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/time/”>Time</a>

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~ Time and Tide ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Time ~

The origin of the phrase Time and Tide wait for no man, is uncertain, “although it’s clear that the phrase is ancient and that it predates modern English. The earliest known record is from St. Marher, 1225: “And te tide … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Lines and Angles ~

Looking up through the ceiling of Point Loma Lighthouse ~ San Diego, CA This small museum is in a lovely setting. Some of my favorite photos are from this site. This one is improved using black and white.

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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

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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~ Doe Bay ~ Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge ~

My Thursday thoughts are complex and unsettled.  One of the places on earth that helps me regain balance is in Washington State’s (USA) San Juan Islands.  This view, from Doe Bay, on Orcas Island shows why. Even in black and … Continue reading →

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