Tag Archives: bugs & critters

~ Hornet’s Nest? ~ WPC: Unlikely ~

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

While walking with Jello on a wooded trail in our neighborhood, I stepped over this strange looking outgrowth. I leaned in closer to take a picture and was soon threatened by one of the hornets that were working the outgrowth. … Continue reading →

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~ Familiar Strangers ~ WPC: Out Of This World ~

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

For this week’s photo challenge I’m digging into my recent and ancient archives for shots I’ve taken with just this sort of theme in mind. So often when I see something in nature it strikes me as “other worldly” – … Continue reading →

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~ Sand Circles ~ WPC: Rounded ~

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

  Patterns in ocean sand have always piqued my curiosity.   When the wind blows at Long Beach WA, dune grass is stirred.  The tips tap against the ever-shifting sands – creating a pattern – forever in flux. Fellow WordPress … Continue reading →

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~ Back of Things ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge ~

Posted on September 26, 2017 by
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~ Hidden ~ Cee’s Just For Fun Challenge ~

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

While walking the trail to the beach, I was chasing after red Damselflies that were everywhere — but kept moving out of camera shot quickly.  When I saw a stem of dune grass move, I leaned down to see what … Continue reading →

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