Category Archives: travel

~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC ~ Change 5 ~

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Change.”  

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~ Hearing in Living Color ~ Los Bambinos ~

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Four brothers from Puerta Vallarta, Los Bambinos, performed for guests staying at Beach Haven Resort, July 5, 2012. Charming and talented young men, they played a mix of Latin Rock Fusion that included some Beatles and Beach Boy’s classics. Their … Continue reading →

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~ Quiet Sundown ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Monochromatic ~

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Lingering light reflected to create this hypnotizing pastel monotone. No wind. Slack tide waves whooshed over the beach pebbles — then the river otter…. View from Cabin 1, Beach Haven ~ Orcas Island, WA USA ~ October, 2013 ~ Panasonic … Continue reading →

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~ From Land to Ocean ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Beneath Your Feet ~

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Since my first introduction to ferry landings and riding on a ferry (1960), I have loved the sensation of leaving the mainland and being transported over the ocean to arrive at a port of call. The ground beneath my feet … Continue reading →

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Quiet Morning ~ Odell Lake ~ Calm

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Been fishing with my sister, Diana, and brother-in-law, Les, at Odell Lake, which is right at the summit of Willamette Pass (Hwy. 58) in Oregon, USA. A big lake, when the wind picks up it can get mighty choppy.  Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Over the Edge ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

The photo challenge this week is to “share an image that has two clear halves, literally or figuratively.” This shot, looking down the hillside into the deep blue waters of Crater Lake, has the added drama of trees growing up … Continue reading →

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Life ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Muse

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

This past week’s photo challenge asked us to select a place or scene that serves as a muse. The more I thought about it and cast about for ideas, the more I realized that everything around me is my muse; … Continue reading →

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~~~ Monochrome Monday ~~~

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Mamma and Papa Swift rest for a minute before resuming their quest for baby bird food! The Breakers, Longbeach, WA.      

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Mood Indigo ~ WPC ~ Colors of the Rainbow

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Indigo — the deep shade of  blue that is almost black — evokes mystery. ROY G. BIV“> If you wish to view others in this series of rainbow color collages, just click on the links in my header.

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Beautiful Blue ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Colors of the Rainbow

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Blue calms me — gives me a sense of peace. Shading from light to dark and green to violet, blue embraces all who look up to the sky and into earths waters. If you wish to view others in this … Continue reading →

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