Category Archives: photography

~ The Beauty of Aged Wood ~ WPC: Textures ~

Wood is my totem. I love touching it, carving it, warming my home with it, nurturing and admiring it as it grows — and — yes, I’m a tree hugger! Textures

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~ Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge ~ More Paths and Trails! ~

  While exploring the delta of Salmon Creek as it flows into Conconully Reservoir,(near Okanogan, WA — USA), I saw this sign — perfect for a COB, I thought! In March and April the Discovery trail at Long Beach, WA … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge ~ Paths and Trails ~

I love exploring in the wilderness — especially when there is a path that leads somewhere and a way to return home. Here are some favorites! The Breakers, Long Beach, WA — USA   Thanks to Cee for providing plenty … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Crescent Creek, OR ~ USA

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~ Summer Smiles ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Black-eyed Susan, Cone Flower and Hydrangea are the dominant eye-catchers in my garden today. Today’s arrangement is presented in a ceramic teapot I found second-hand.   Summer is hitting us like a sledge hammer this week, so my front yard … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~

Anyone for lounging in the blackberry brambles? Jello in the boat enjoying shade and shoes! The Purple Heart of Queen Ann’s Lace. Things are warming up in the Pacific Northwest, USA, with temperatures predicted above 100° f (~38° c) by Wednesday … Continue reading

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~ Creating A Garden ~ WPC: Satisfaction ~

There is something very gratifying about nurturing plants and having them thrive.     I feel the same pleasure as the birds I encourage to become residents in my landscape bring their fledges to the feeders and continue to keep … Continue reading

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~ Fire In The Sky ~ Just Another Sunset ~

Over the past week I have been in a place where connectivity is ruled by nature, not the net, so I have been remiss in posting and responding. Please accept my apology. On my last night at Crescent Creek, the … Continue reading

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~ Fledglings ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Pansy Posy ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

From childhood to this very moment, I’ve loved the bright colors and ‘smiling faces’ of pansy’s (Viola).  Today I feature two (though I don’t know the specific variety of either).   This blown-glass vase is a favorite that I found … Continue reading

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