Lindy Low LeCoq

~ Lens Artist’s Photo Challenge #161: Feet and Shoes ~

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Most summers of my childhood I spent barefoot. Even today, the freedom my feet feel when out of socks and shoes is a relief I sense throughout my body. Pedicures became essential as I aged, and now are a ritual I look forward to, whether done professionally or on my own.

My girlfriend Jocelyn and I happy and comfy with our fresh pedi’s!

At a reunion with my graduating class (above), three of us ladies were enjoying wine and conversation when I noticed how pretty all our toes looked. Just had to take a picture!

Sister Lori, grandnephew Micah and Niece Molly

Micah was pretty reluctant to let the surf wash over his feet, however after much coaxing and playing at water’s edge, he began to relax.

Currently, I’m finishing a chapbook of photos and poems about eagles. Though not as graceful on land as they are in the air, Bald Eagle claws allow them to stand upright – and much more!

Four paws and one shoe. Jello naps in the boat next to brother-in-law Les, as we troll Odell Lake.

Please mask-up again, even if you are inoculated. It’s hard to go through this upsurge after the hope the virus was under control. Wishing everyone safe travels – be kind and stay safe.🐾

Thanks to Leya for a fresh theme that took me searching way back into my archives!

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #160: Your Inspiration ~

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Patti asks us to explore what inspires us personally. Of course, I could simply say Nature, however I made myself dig a little deeper. What in nature pulls that cord of imagination, what stirs me to delight?

Light ~ natural light…

…bright light, diffused light, blue skies.

Colors ~ all colors…

…intense shades, tender tones, happy hues.

Water…

…cool fresh streams…

…roaring waterfalls…

…bracing ocean waves…

…gentle splashes.

Birds ~ in the wild…

…and at my feeders.

In conclusion, I am also inspired by human kindness; a hand when needed, a smile and wave, a warm hello hug. In the absence of human contact, I am comforted and encouraged by Beagle love; a wagging tail, gentle eyes, a nudge to go for a walk.

Please mask-up again, even if you are inoculated. It’s hard to go through this upsurge after the hope the virus was under control. Wishing everyone safe travels – be kind and stay safe.🐾

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #160: Your Inspiration

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ More Fledglings ~

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Song Sparrow and Lesser Goldfinch – *Cardeulis psaltria*

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 159 ~ Postcards ~

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

In years past, whenever Creighton and I traveled we’d make a point to send postcards to family and friends – postcards with images that reflected the spirit and beauty of the places we were visiting. Selecting the postcards was part of the fun!

Postcards with images featuring the natural beauty of the place, still are my favorites. Above is a shot I took a few years ago on a quiet morning walk on the western shore of Lake Tahoe.

Another kind of postcard image tells the history of a place, like this one of Silver Beach Resort at Spirit Lake, Idaho – well off the beaten path.

Then there are monuments and buildings – structures that define a place. A lovely winter sundown provided the soft tones for this shot of the Washington Monument, taken from the Lincoln Memorial.

A marvel of human engineering and cooperative financial planning, this bridge spans the mouth of the Columbia River, connecting Astoria, Oregon to the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State.

When I first saw the above image captured on a visit to Crater Lake, I thought to myself this is Picture Postcard Perfect!

Orcas Island, Washington was our vacation destination for over thirty years. We bicycled all the San Juan Islands that were accessible by ferry, and visited state parks, found places to get the best cinnamon buns and ice cream, and waited for hours at Lime Kiln (San Juan Island) to see if the resident pod of Orca Whales would pass by.

Sunsets over Waldron and Saturna Islands almost always are stunning. A paddle boarder silhouetted in the glow added another dimension of perfection to this scene.

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I hope you enjoy this virtual visit to some beautiful sights in the USA. Thanks to Ana at Anvica’s gallery for suggesting this fun challenge!

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #159 – Postcards

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Eye-Catchers ~

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

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~ Square Trees: West Coast USA ~

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Clinging to the edge of Orcas Island, Washington this old growth Douglas fir may no longer be there, as this photo was taken ten years ago.

The beautiful bark and twisting branches of Arbutus menziesii or Pacific madrone are a striking part of the landscape of Orcas Island. Commonly called madrona in the US and arbutus in Canada, this broadleaf evergreen tree is native to the western coastal areas of North America.

The dog park Jello and I frequent has a nice stand of pine trees. The shadows on this particular day were so lovely I snapped this photo, my final offering to Becky’s square tree challenge.

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

A tree farewell

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~ A Photo a Week Challenge: Reflections ~

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

This lovely blown glass paperweight mirrors a window with a view outside and a plant in front of it. So much movement – the magic of reflections!

A view out the observatory windows of North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park. Notice how the vertical lines of the window panes behind me, are reflected on the glass in front of me.

With many dramatic shots of sunsets in my archives, I chose this one because of it’s subtle and muted tones from the clouds and light in the sky reflected upon the receding tide.

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

Thanks to Nancy Merrill for another fun challenge!

A Photo a Week Challenge: Reflection

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #158: Along Back Country Roads ~ Long Beach Peninsula, Washington State – USA ~

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Washington State Route 103 extends 19 miles north from the city of Seaview, along the western side of the Long Beach Peninsula through Long Beach and Ocean Park, to end at the northernmost tip of the Peninsula, Leadbetter Point State Park. Sandridge Road borders the eastern side of the Peninsula, runs from Ilwaco (just south of Seaview), skirts past Ocean Park and ends at Oysterville.

When I head north from Long Beach, I take whichever route fits my mood and mission! This trip was to photograph sights and check out local businesses. This small farm is on Sandridge Road, just south of the juncture to Ocean Park.

Gentle goats – expecting treats!

Weathered but still standing – Oysterville Store sign.

At this crossroad, one can continue north on Sandridge Road to the Oysterville Sea Farm…

…or turn west, to connect with state route 103, the road to Ledbetter Point Wildlife Refuge.

Western Snowy Plovers (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosis), classified as a threatened species, live here year round. To protect and enhance the species, at Leadbetter Point their nesting areas are closed to public access from March 15 to September 15 each year.

Trail in Leadbetter Park Wildlife Refuge

Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus nivosis)

Wishing everyone safe travels. Please be kind and stay safe.🐾

Thanks to Beth at wanderingdawgs for this fun challenge!

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #158 – Along Back Country Roads

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Chillin’ In The Garden ~

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Lens Artists Photo Challenge #157 ~ Getting Away ~

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Lindy Le Coq

Always, my favorite places to get away involve wilderness, nature, water, and the sense of tranquility I feel when I am away from cities, traffic and jostling crowds.