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

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

                      <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;      

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC Transition 3 ~

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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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Transitions

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

On my walks this stand of trees has attracted my attention all autumn. They still hold on to some last golden leaves, made more beautiful lit by the sun and silhouetted against the bright blue sky. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/transition/”>Transition</a&gt;

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Trio ~

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Victory ~

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

When Jello was hit on a highway two months ago, I held her gaping wound to my chest and told her “we’re going to make it.” As I have said before, she lived due to the help of many people … Continue reading →

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~ Retirement~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Victory ~

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Most of my victories these days are little ones — progress made toward a valued goal.  Completing a thirty year career as a high school counselor (after ten years in business and graduate school) is the last “moment of glory” … Continue reading →

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