Tag Archives: nature

~ Florabunda ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

This past week Portland, Oregon (across the Columbia River from my home) celebrated their annual Festival of Roses. Right on cue, roses throughout the region started their seasonal show. Today’s vase, a tall crystal one with heavy base, features three … Continue reading →

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~ In Loving Memory ~ Pantoum ~

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

~ on the first anniversary of my father’s passing ~ June 3, 2017 ~ at the edge of a continent sun kisses ocean and sky mist rises clouds tumble fine as the sands of time sun kisses ocean and sky … Continue reading →

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~ Ephemeral Dune Runes + WPC: Evanescent 2 ~

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

I do not know what critter creates these ridges and riddles in the sand, but every morning I find them at the edge of the dune grass where sand is mostly dry. Whatever the source, I find the images fascinating … Continue reading →

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~ Fleeting Moments ~ WPC: Evanescence + Bird Haiku ~

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Yesterday, as I walked the trail through the marshy dunes from the beach to our condominium (Long Beach, WA), I spotted birds I’d never seen before. Fortunately, I had my Panasonic with telephoto so I was able to get good enough … Continue reading →

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~ Dune Grass Runes ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

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~Late Spring = Early Summer ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

For the first time since September, we are experiencing a run of more than two days of sunshine. What a joy to get up in the morning and walk into the gardens with a mug of coffee and nippers in … Continue reading →

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~ In Wildness ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Heritage ~

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Something that represents my heritage is the love of nature and being outdoors — whether in my gardens, at a park or in the wild. Camping, fishing, exploring lakes and streams, mountains and the ocean, as well as visiting national … Continue reading →

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~ Condensation Trail ~ WPC: Reflecting ~

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

It was early morning — just after sunup at the 5,000 foot summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon — USA. The water surface on Odell Lake was a gentle roll of motion reflecting the surrounding forests and a blue sky streaked … Continue reading →

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~ “Slip Slidin’ Away” ~ WPC: Danger! ~

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

From fall to late spring in the Pacific Northwest, moss can turn sidewalks and driveways into dangerous places to tread. “You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away” Paul Simon I feel this way about my country … Continue reading →