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~ Santa? Frosty? ~ You OK? ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Oops! ~

Things like this crack me up! Have yourself the merriest! PS: Raining ‘cats and dogs’ again in the PNW. http://<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/oops/”>Oops!</a&gt;

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~ Lo, How A Rose E’re Blooming ~ Monochrome Monday + Cee’s B&W Challenge ~ Blossom In Winter ~

As we in the northern hemisphere wave farewell to the last days of autumn and sip the new wine of early winter, I find my feet on the ground and my spirit in the air.  

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Eye Spy 4 ~

Jello was pretty drugged up when this photo was taken, just six days after the accident that almost took her life. Even through the haze of pain medication she looks scared and sad. Almost three months later, her confidence and … Continue reading

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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~ The Lick of Love ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Eye Spy 2 ~

Jello is one of the more photogenic dogs I’ve had the pleasure to have be part of my family. She loves to sit on Creighton’s lap and, as you can see, he enjoys her attention too! Eye Spy“>

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~ Bird’s Eye View ~ Two Picidae Friday Flyers + WPC – Eye Spy 1 ~

Our suet feeders are visited regularly by Downy Woodpeckers and Northern Flickers. It was a joy to watch adult Downy’s bring their fledglings to the feeder last spring. This year I have seen, though not photographed Yellow Shafted Flickers in … Continue reading

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~ Clouds – C B & W Anything That Flies Challenge + Transition -5 ~

High flying clouds like this are characteristic of Vancouver, Washington – USA. Situated on the Columbia River about 90 miles (145 k) from the Pacific Ocean, we experience changeable marine weather here. Sometimes it’s quite dramatic!  Clouds — what would … Continue reading

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~ Like Water ~ Like Ice ~ WPC – Transition #4 ~

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC Transition 3 ~

When I first introduced Rudbeckia and Echinacea into the sunny front gardens my intent was twofold; to enjoy the plethora of lovely blossoms from summer to fall, and to provide food and habitat for migrating birds in fall and winter. … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC Transitions ~

Hydrangea thrives in my gardens. I love their abundant blue blossoms which cheer me whenever I look at them. Over the course of a hot summer, the plants that get direct sunlight turn almost a rust color. These two shots … Continue reading

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