Category Archives: Photographs

~ Crow Shadow ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Abstract ~

The challenge this week is to present photographs with an abstract expressionism twist. Being a student of art, this is a fun one for me. Thanks to Ben Huberman for making this suggestion! Abstract

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~100% Humidity ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Weather ~

Deadman’s Cove – Cape Disappointment State Park – Ilwaco, WA No enhancements or filters – just what it looked like through my eyes and captured on the ‘normal scenery’ setting of my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.  

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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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~ 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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~ 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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~ Winter to Spring ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

Since February 2 is my birthday, I’ve paid attention to the traditions surrounding this date. Growing up in climates where winter was cold and snowy, it seemed that even on overcast days the sun would appear long enough for me … Continue reading

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~ Foggy Sunrise ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Vibrant 3 ~

There is something magical about being able to look at the sun in full glow safely filtered by all the tiny water droplets suspended in the air about me. A trip to the beach is in my near future! Vibrant

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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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~ Meet Mr. Mew ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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