Tag Archives: nature

~ Nature Photo Challenge Day 3 + Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

A flash-back to October, 2015 when I attended a reunion of college friends at Lake Tahoe, California USA. In an effort to flood Facebook with the beauty of nature, some of us are posting seven days of nature photos. Part … Continue reading →

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~ Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 2 ~

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

The day is clear and bright, though still freezing and our snow is going nowhere for a while longer! Here is a shot from this morning as the sun was coming up. In an effort to flood Facebook with the … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Day One ~ Nature Photo Challenge ~

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

A high school friend, Julia Hecht invited me to join a seven-day nature photo challenge on Facebook. As I understand it, the purpose is to flood Facebook with photos of nature from current or archived files. If you accept the … Continue reading →

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~ Another Storm On The Horizon ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

This morning the sky is clear and the temperature remain well below freezing (lowest last night was 8 F, or – 13 C). By tonight we will be experiencing snow, freezing rain and all the woes that come with icy … Continue reading →

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~ Rock and River ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Resilience ~

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Rock outcroppings amid the constantly tumbling rush of river waters is a favorite symbol of resilience to me. “Life force rushes to the ocean — relentless invigorating power channeled (though undiminished) by large boulders solidly grounded midst surging currents.”     … Continue reading →

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~ New Year Blessings ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

When I saw this Vinca major ‘MoJo,’ with its light-centered large leaves, I decided to tuck some in around the gardens. Today I found this one little periwinkle bloom, and had to make it the star of today’s posy! Abelia … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Chalenge: Duck Duck Goose ~

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Not new snaps, but favorites!  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 

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~ Boxing Day Herbs ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I love adding perennial herbs to my shrub and border gardens. Not only do they add their heady fragrance, they also provide unusual color and texture to the gardens, and most are evergreen in this region. Here are some favorites … Continue reading →

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