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~ Lens-Artists Challenge # 173: Interesting Architecture ~

In July, 1994 my husband and I flew to France where we were treated to a three-week excursion with his cousin, Catherine, her husband Jean François, and their daughter Adeline. That was 27 years ago, and my camera was a … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #75 : Nostalgic ~

It is now three years that Creighton and I have owned our Condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. We truly love our long stays here from mid September, thru mid June. The peninsula has a rich history, including … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #40: Something Different ~

This week Tina challenges us to show something “out of the norm…something we wouldn’t normally expect from you.” Since most of my posts feature nature, this time my subject is man-made metal objects. Before Creighton and I bought the condo … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #37: History ~

The mouth of the Columbia River, as it flows into the Pacific Ocean, has been claimed to be discovered ‘for the first time’ by many explorers. Jello walked me around  – her nose to the ground – my camera in … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #35: Architecture ~Three Peninsula Churches ~

Along with some schools and forts, pioneer churches are among the wooden structures that have been preserved in the Pacific Northwest. For Amy’s Lens-Artist challenge this week I’m featuring three church structures that extend along a 28 mile (45 km) … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Challenge #20 – Open Sesame: Doors and Doorways ~

“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” Joseph Campbell It comes as no surprise that I have very few photos of doors in my archives!  However, I do have a few … Continue reading

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~ Abstract Challenge: Day Two ~

  Rules: Five days – five Abstract images – no people – no explanations. Open invitation to anyone else who would like to participate. Thank you Olga! https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2017/12/22/5-days-5-photos-abstract-day-5/  

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~ Approaching Vertigo ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Atop ~

This week’s challenge is to experiment with point of view with the theme “Atop.” Atop

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~ Mac’s Landing ~ Deer Lake, WA ~

Last night we stayed in Newport, Washington where my family lived from 1950-55. Since I was very young, my recollections of Newport are few and far between. Our focus yesterday, Sunday was to visit Deer Lake Resort for a picnic … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Circle 2 ~

In the late 1970’s and early ’80’s, Creighton and I were avid fans of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Whenever we could, we’d make the three hour trek to Seattle to attend games at the Kingdome. This shot is one … Continue reading

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