Tag Archives: birds

~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~ Brown Pelicans Return ~

Posted on September 19, 2020 by

A colony of about 100 Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) were gathered along the shoreline when Jello and I took our morning walk, September 14, 2020. What a joy to watch them flying above the waves, swimming in the splash and swash … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #105: Spring ~

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

  When threat of frost is almost past, as hydrangea leaves sprout and daffodil blossoms swell within their green sheaths, a new year begins. With fresh life emerging, I creep out of winter’s cave to embrace being once again. wind-stirred … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #104: Summer ~

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

  Hydrangea blossoms      shades of blue velvet richness mood indigo ~ From rich vibrant tones to soft pastel hues, Hydrangea are one of my favorite summer show-stoppers! Birds, are everywhere in my summer gardens. They keep the grounds … Continue reading →

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~Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #103: Surprise ~

Posted on July 2, 2020 by

  Sometimes I take a photo, like the one below, of a subject (Bufflehead duck) and I’m disappointed when the featured subject is unclear. Then, when I look at the same photograph as a composition, I am pleasantly surprised! ~~~ … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Perfect Pairs ~

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we continue to navigate uncharted waters. 🐾

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Downy Fledgling ~

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

Wishing everyone safe harbor, as we navigate uncharted waters. 🐾  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

(All photos taken with iPhone) Wishing everyone safe harbor as we navigate uncharted waters. 🐾

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #98: Delicate Colors ~

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

When the ocean roils with waves and wind, it leaves traces on the shore in a symphony of foam. The etherial hues of sea foam are a delight to behold. Light suffused through mist and spray creates a lovely blue … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 20, 2020 by
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~ CFFC ~ Sense of Taste ~

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

In a recent Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge, I included photos of the fresh Dungeness crab salad I was preparing. Organic romaine lettuce, hard boiled quail eggs, celery, and freshly cracked Dungeness crab with wedges of fresh lemon.  ***** Mallard ducks … Continue reading →

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