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~ Eclipse Light ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

After walking the grounds for a half hour, I decided to engage this eclipse of moon over sun from my west-facing deck. In the process of surveying for my spot, I snipped some fresh Hydrangea and Rudbeckia blossoms to make a vase for Monday. Knowing how merciless bright morning sunlight is to such displays, I resolved to take photos of the vase in its setting throughout the eclipse, and present them without enhancing color and dark/light.

Sun Rising

All photos taken by Panasonic DMC-F247 on AUTO for ‘scenery’ or ‘close-up’. None have been enhanced, thought I did straighten a few and crop one or two!

: Bright Morning Sunlight

Sun is rising at the same time the moon begins to cover it.

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As the light changed from strong morning glare to the softness of evening (in less than an hour) the texture and color of each Hydrangea petal mellowed. Such a gentle experience. So happy to be here.

Ooh, Shiny!

Rambling in the Garden

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ “A Little Ball of Rock and Sea and Sand” ~ WPC: Elements ~

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

In 1962, Malvina Reynolds wrote this poem which Pete Seeger put to song. I listened to it often when I was in high school on his LP album God Bless The Grass. Seems apropos to offer her thoughts today — as an affirmation — we’ve been here before.

“From way up here the earth looks very small,
It’s just a little ball of rock and sea and sand,
No bigger than my hand.

“From way up here the earth looks very small,
They shouldn’t fight at all
Down there, upon that little sphere.

“Their time is short, a life is just a day,
You’d think they’d find a way.

“You’d think they’d get along
And fill their sunlit days with song.

“From way up here the earth looks very small,
It’s just a little ball,
So small, so beautiful and clear.

“Their time is short, a life is just a day,
Must be a better way,
To use the time that runs
Among the distant suns.

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“From way up here the earth is very small,
It’s just a little ball,
So small, so beautiful and dear.”

Written by Malvina Reynolds, set to music by Pete Seeger ©1962, renewed 1990.

Elemental

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~ Beach Impressions ~

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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Long Beach, Washington USA

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ The Beauty of Aged Wood ~ WPC: Textures ~

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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Wood is my totem. I love touching it, carving it, warming my home with it, nurturing and admiring it as it grows — and — yes, I’m a tree hugger!

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~ Carolyn’s Tiny Roses ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

My dear neighbor, Carolyn has a lovely bed of mini-roses. As a thank you for a neighborhood party I hosted on Saturday, she brought me this sweet posy.

For more flower arrangement and gardening inspiration please visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden

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~ Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge ~ More Paths and Trails! ~

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

While exploring the delta of Salmon Creek as it flows into Conconully Reservoir,(near Okanogan, WA — USA), I saw this sign — perfect for a COB, I thought!

In March and April the Discovery trail at Long Beach, WA is flooded, as the marshlands return to life. Anyone who has a beagle knows they are not at all fond of water. Still, the lure of all that vacant beach sand to run along and roll in, helped Jello overcome her discomfort!