~ Rough-skinned Newt ~ Cee’s Fun PC – Things That are Rough ~

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When I spotted this critter on the trail at Cape Disappointment, I knew it was from the salamander family. It didn’t move, as I crept closer with my iPhone to snap these shots. (I’d already drained the battery in my Lumix!)

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Rough-skinned Newt

A web search at the Burke Museum, helped me identify this as a Rough-skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa), found in Washington state west of the Cascades. Always wanting moisture, this newt can be found on land away from water, as in this setting. The silver iris in its eyes cinched the identification. I also learned that this is the most poisonous newt in Washington, as their toxins “can cause mild skin irritation, but can cause severe symptoms if ingested, including paralysis and/or death.” Luckily, Jello had passed right by without even sniffing it!

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~Winter Surf – Monochrome Monday + WPC – Seasons 3 ~

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Wind blows sand — waves crest and tumble — the Pacific roars.

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Longbeach, WA

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~Cee’s Odd Ball + WPC – Season 2 ~

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On this first winter visit to Longbeach, I was surprised at how much water filled the marshes between the Lodge where we stayed and the beach. Situated right next to the paved Discovery Trail pathways, the trip to the ocean in spring and summer is a short walk on the trail and then through the dunes.

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Seeing this fire hydrant surrounded by natures bounty of water tickled the wry side of my funny bone!

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Seasons ~

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

After another week of rainy days, today the sun is shining. I love this time of year when late winter gives way to early spring.

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Lenten Rose – Hellebore
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Chionodoxa forbesii (glory of the snow)

To celebrate and “embrace the season” here are some photos taken of flowers in my gardens this morning.

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~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

As I walked the trail above Deadman’s Cove at Cape Disappointment, a mature male Bald Eagle soared over the ocean and headland below.        The sight took my breath away!

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If it’s from nature and in the air — or can get there — it’s a Friday Flyer. Hope you enjoy the view!

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~100% Humidity ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Weather ~

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Deadman’s Cove – Cape Disappointment State Park – Ilwaco, WA

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No enhancements or filters – just what it looked like through my eyes and captured on the ‘normal scenery’ setting of my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

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~ Winter Wade Worthwhile ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Historic Lighthouse ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse was constructed in 1856 to warn seamen of the treacherous river bar known by then as “the graveyard of the Pacific.” This is the oldest functioning lighthouse on the West Coast.”

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“After missing the entrance to what was later named the Columbia River, English explorer John Meares dubbed the massive headland jutting out into the Pacific Ocean “Cape Disappointment.” That was in 1788. Almost 20 years later, Capt. William Clark and members of the Corps of Discovery explored the headland in their final push to the Pacific Ocean.”

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Life Imitates Art ~

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 “Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life.” When I change the word imitate to its first synonym, emulate which means to match or surpass, I find Oscar Wilde is spot on; Life matches or surpasses art more than art matches/surpasses life. Still, I love having art in my life since it evokes memories, and provides aesthetic pleasure when I see it. This painting by Jeffrey Hull is an example.

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However, for me, being in the setting always tops virtual reality!

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To see more of Jeffrey Hull’s work visit www.hullgallery.com

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~ Vintage Valentine from Sharon McConnel ~

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Photo post by @SharonMcConnel.

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