Category Archives: travel

~ A Week At Long Beach + WPC: Transformation ~

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Sunshine had crested the eastern horizon as Jello and I walked the quarter mile of Discovery Trail to the point where Clark’s Tree sculpture is installed. As we departed the macadam trail, a crow cawed into the coming day. We … Continue reading →

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~ A Week At Long Beach – Sunday + WPC: Transformation ~

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

We arrived Sunday afternoon to pelting rain, but that didn’t keep Jello and me from our ‘arrival’ walk to the beach — her reward for being a patient traveler and then waiting for her people to get our gear out … Continue reading →

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~ WPC: Windows ~

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

The window over the kitchen sink at our Long Beach condo looks out on stairs and walkways — not a very picturesque view — so I added some cafe-curtains, plants and driftwood to soften the look. This week’s photo challenge … Continue reading →

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~ Depth, Density & Texture ~ WPC: Layered ~

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Here are some of my favorite nature photographs that “focus on the interplay of depth, density, and texture,” the elements of this week’s WordPress photo challenge. Layered

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~ Where’s The Deer? ~ WPC: Waiting ~

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

At the crest of a knoll in the dunes, Jello stops, looks, sniffs and waits! White-tail deer reside in the area and Jello has encountered them on our walk through the dunes before.  Not this morning though!  Waiting  

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~ Natures Design ~ WPC: Structure ~

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Smoky Sunset ~

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge ~ Paths and Trails ~

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Crescent Creek, OR ~ USA

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~ Fire In The Sky ~ Just Another Sunset ~

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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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