Tag Archives: nature

~ CFFC: Arch, Dome or Half Circle ~

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Dune runes always fascinate me – how the wind blowing at ground level moves bent stems of dune-grass creating natural sand drawings.  And, in the bright morning light there is the addition of lovely arched shadows!  

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~ Red Sun Setting ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 23, 2018 by
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~ Along The Marsh Trail ~

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

There isn’t nearly as much marsh in front of The Breakers at Long Beach, WA – USA this year as last, and what remains is shrinking to meadow daily. Still, Mallards are raising their chicks in what water there is! … Continue reading →

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~ Tide Washed ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Liquid ~

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Liquid

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~ Raspberry Blossoms and Bombus ~

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

  Raspberry canes are in bloom and with the warm dry weather are attracting all sorts of pollinators. This Bombus caught my eye and stayed around long enough for me to get my iPhone and snap these shots. Since I … Continue reading →

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~ 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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~ Doublefile Viburnum ~ WPC: Prolific ~

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

  Three years ago I started adding Viburnum shrubs to my gardens. They are maturing now and this spring several of the doublefile viburnums are blooming!  The tiny buds are just beginning to open. With the forecast of more sunny … Continue reading →

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