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~ Beach Walk ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Beneath Your Feet ~

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach — waiting for a gift from the sea.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh Beneath Your Feet“>

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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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~ Wordless Wednesday + Weekly Photo Challenge ~

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

    “> Inspiration“>

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Essential Elements ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Inspiration

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

High temperatures here have topped 100°f (38°c) since Tuesday. By late afternoon yesterday, as the usual marine westerly blew in, trees were withering in hot wind, shrubs wilting, birds had sheltered and the koi were seeking the bottom of my … Continue reading →

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Where Rocks are Born – Reprise ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Up Close

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Rocks — birthed of the earth  shucked from their moorings    tossed in the tideland  smoothed by motion of ocean and wind. Doughty Point, Orcas Island, WA USA Close Up“>  

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Dead and Alive ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Half and Half“>

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Almost Ripe ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Half and Half

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Blackberries are ripening…  but only the darkest purple-indigo gems are worth reaching for. I’m pretty sure it was James Beard who said about blackberries, “when they’re red — they’re green.”  Even if the berry looks like it could be ripe … 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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Tartan ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Symbol

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Years ago my brother, Mike, visited Scotland, the homeland of our grandfather, George Sutherland Low and grandmother Jessie Harvey Fraser. During his travels, Mike researched our family clans and after extensive searching found the woolen plaid fabrics of our clan … Continue reading →

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Sun Face ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Symbol

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Sunlight nurtures my heart and soul, so the symbol of the sun’s face is one I have collected over the years.  Here are some of my favorites. Symbol”

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