Lindy Low LeCoq

~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge: #13 Look Up ~

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

When I start to feel down, I tell myself to look up and find light coming through those clouds, and to remember the ancient adage:

“And this, too, shall pass away.”

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In spring, a bright blue sky glimpsed through fresh chartreuse-green leaves, lifts my thoughts and spirits.

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As spring melts into summer, birds call from trees, inviting me to figure out what particular species I’m hearing.

White Crowned Sparrow atop Coastal Pine

Summer is a time to explore and visit new places. These Silver Cedars at Crater Lake State Park, Oregon, are a favorite looking up photo!

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Autumn signals another bird migration, along with heightened intensity of color in deciduous foliage.

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With winter comes snow …

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…and Bald Eagles perched near the beach.

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Mature Bald Eagle

“Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping
Into the future

I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea
Fly like an eagle
Let my spirit carry me
I want to fly (oh, yeah)

Fly right into the future”

Steve Miller

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge: #13 Look Up

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Pastel Colors ~

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Rose Quartz and pink Lamium maculatum.

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Morning light over Saturna and Waldron Islands.

Autumn Hydrangea

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Artichoke Heart

Ocean Foam

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Crescent Creek Sunrise

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #12: Path ~

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Back from the beach with fresh photos of trails and paths we explored.

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Every morning (and usually afternoon too!), Jello and I take the path maintained by The Breakers, to and from the beach. The weather was so lovely this visit, I took Jello to Cape Disappointment State Park, for a walk through the forest.

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The path from “Beard’s Hollow” connects with the Discovery Trail, and took us out to the beach just below North Head Lighthouse.

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A footbridge over wetlands.

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Deer path – of which there are many throughout the peninsula!

Earlier this summer Creighton and I toured the recently re-opened North Head Lighthouse. Below is a look back at it from the top of the trail leading to the light house keeper’s quarters.

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And, here is the same footpath and the lighthouse keeper’s quarters, as viewed from atop the lighthouse.

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Of the many paths I have travelled in life, those that take me into and through nature are my favorites! Wishing you “Happy Trails” always.

Thank you Tina, for another inspiring challenge! Got me out with my camera on a nice day!

Lens-Artists Challenge #12 – PATH

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Moonset ~

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Under A Periwinkle Sky ~

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Once again I am in a place where, even with my personal hot-spot cell connection, I’m unable to load photos onto my blog, or look at the ones my WordPress friends are offering for view! Grump!! Not sure if there’s a fix, but for this week I’m sticking to word pictures and will get some drafts ready to post when I get back home on Saturday.

life in the slow-down lane

starts on the freeway

ends with a view across the dunes

to where ocean and shore unite

under a periwinkle sky

2018©Lindy Low Le Coq

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #11: Small Is Beautiful”

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Growing up nearsighted, I was fascinated when I inspected small things up-close. Whether I brought the item to my eyes, or got myself close enough to see it, little things intrigued me.

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I hope you enjoy these examples of lovely, small events in nature.

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In response to Amy’s challenge: “Small is Beautiful”

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Surfacing ~

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

Once again, I apologize to my WordPress friends for being absent without explanation! Too much happening all at once and lack of connectivity for part of that time. A trip to the beach is on my horizon, so more time to reflect and reconnect!

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~ Lense-Artist Photo Challenge #10: Fences ~

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

This fence, surrounding a construction site at a public park, let’s everyone know exactly why it is here and how we are expected to behave in the area!

I much prefer the gentle welcome of this guardrail, guiding me down the trail.

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Beach Haven ~ Orcas Island, WA – USA

Sunburst design on a wooden fence gate, Orcas Island, WA – USA

Pics Scannded From Dad Low (5)

Harvey Low, with his horses in the morning, Pullman, WA – USA ~1967

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LaJolla CA – USA

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #9: Action ~

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Lindy Le Coq

I have been out of action on WP this past week while my sister and I travelled to northern Idaho to visit our cousins, Duncan and David. We had reunited with Duncan (after thirty-odd years of not being in contact), three years ago. On this visit we stayed with him and spent an afternoon/evening with his older brother David, for the first time in forty-five years. It was amazing! With no wi-fi connectivity, I was unable to connect to WordPress, so even though it’s late, I decided to post to this challenge anyway.

Jello is the star today. Here she is straining at her lead, desperate to chase after the White Tail Deer we encountered in the road by David’s cabin near Priest Lake, Idaho.