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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC 3 ~

 Tiny

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~ Walk On Water ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Tiny 1 ~

I’ve always been fascinated by water skippers (Gerridae Hemiptera), also known as water striders, water bugs and pond skaters. These fascinating bugs are built to transfer their weight so they can run on top of the water’s surface. They seem … Continue reading

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~ Seeking Solace in Nature ~ Skywatch Friday ~

The election of a man who has no business being President of the United States, has left me seeking internal balance. Everything he says and represents is antithetical to my belief system and core values. Though I know better than … Continue reading

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~ Resourceful Possibility of Untidy Chance ~ WPC: Chaos ~

For this week’s photo challenge, Ben Huberman asks us to embrace “the creative potential of disorderly randomness.” While walking at Longbeach last month, I saw this piece of metal in the distance. Approaching it, I noticed all the ocean-dwellers living … Continue reading

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~ Farewell Willow ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify ~

The origin of the word transmogrify appears to be a perversion of transmigure (transmigrate) and is first noted in the 1650’s. In current usage, transmogrify means “to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.” This Pacific willow … Continue reading

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~ Hang Gliders ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Sunday, October 23, 2016 heading west on state highway 14 approaching  The Bridge Of The Gods Columbia River Gorge ~ Washington State & Oregon State ~ USA skywatch

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~ Moon Jelly – Aurelia aurita ~ WPC Shine 2 ~

In this week’s photo challenge, Nancy Thanki, suggests we take a second look when “the sunshine or any other light source causes you to stop because it highlights something you didn’t notice before.”   To learn more about this fascinating … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Shine 1 ~

Shine  

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~ Autumn Roses ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

brave buds thrust defiant rain thrashed petals peel reveal redolent hidden glow Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing inspiration to brave the rains and bring these lovely fragrant blossoms inside to enjoy!

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~ Beach Walk – Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge: It’s All About Nature ~

Nature’s wonders on a walk from Beach Haven toward Doughty Point.  

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