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On The Edge ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Endurance

In Honor of The Great March For Climate Action September 21, 2014 salty sea licks at roots in sand and clay tree spirit clings on the edge life endures  

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Cycling Mt. Constitution ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Adventure

For over ten years, when Creighton and I took our summer vacation on Orcas Island, bicycling on all of the islands was our primary activity. Cycling from Beach Haven, to Moran State Park (9 miles) then up Mt. Constitution, and … Continue reading

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Weather Harbingers ~ Sunday Stills ~ Clouds

 Clouds are weather harbingers. On this cool July morning at Crescent Lake, Oregon, with fishing lines in the water, I looked up to see this lovely cloud formation. With no other clouds around, it drifted and faded into a clear … Continue reading

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Talk To Me Again ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Dialogue

For this week’s challenge, we are to bring two separate, original photographs together into a visual dialogue.  

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Profiles in Form ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Silhouette

Silhouette:  ~ an outline ~  ~  contour, shape, shadow ~ ~ an air of mystery ~ ~ of hidden secrets ~ ~ with undertones of something about to happen ~

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Fishing with Dad

Anyone who follows me at all, knows I am fortunate that my Dad is still alive and kicking (sometimes bucking everybody, every which way), and that, as a family, camping, hunting and fishing are part of our DNA. This past … Continue reading

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Dark and Light ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Contrast

Dark would be blank without light; light would be empty but for the contrast of dark.  

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Up Close ~ Sunday Stills ~ Micro

Untold Stories  

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Sunday Stills: Up in the Air ~ A Murder of Crows

Walking back from the beach to my room at The Breakers, I heard the boisterous clamor of crows harassing a predator. Crow Facts: “Crows are members of the Corvidae family, which also includes ravens, magpies, and blue jays. Loud, rambunctious, … Continue reading

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Vining ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Twist Again

How plants climb and entwine to gain a spot in the sun is fascinating. Here are a few from my gardens, twisting their way skyward.

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