Category Archives: photography

~ Natures Design ~ WPC: Structure ~

Why is this adult Canada Goose lingering at the edge of the reeds, and wherefore such a malignant eye on me?  Could there be a nest nearby?   This week we are challenged to “notice the structure of everyday things … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Smoky Rose ~

My roses are still blooming and this Rosa ‘Double Delight’ seemed a nice feature for today’s vase. I liked the creamy color of the Hebe ‘Variegata’ as an accent in a crystal vase — my favorite for holding stems upright. Smoke … Continue reading

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~ Beach Birds & Shadows ~ Cee’s B&W-PC: Shadows ~

These Dowitchers seemed unfazed when I walked toward the flock as they fed at the ocean’s edge, August 30. I had no idea what bird they were until after I was back in the cabana with my reference books — … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Smoky Sunset ~

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~ Angular Circle ~ WPC: Corner ~

As I sat by my pond yesterday afternoon, the sunlight streaming through this spider’s web  in the corner, caught my eye. What an appropriate response to this week’s photo challenge I thought, as I ran inside to get my Panasonic! … Continue reading

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~ Jello’s Eclipse ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Eclipse Light ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

After walking the grounds for a half hour, I decided to engage this eclipse of moon over sun from my west-facing deck.  In the process of surveying for my spot, I snipped some fresh Hydrangea and Rudbeckia blossoms to make a vase for … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ “A Little Ball of Rock and Sea and Sand” ~ WPC: Elements ~

In 1962, Malvina Reynolds wrote this poem which Pete Seeger put to song. I listened to it often when I was in high school on his LP album God Bless The Grass.  Seems apropos to offer her thoughts today — as … Continue reading

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~ Beach Impressions ~

Long Beach, Washington  USA

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