Tag Archives: nature

~ In A Vase On Monday – Early Autumn ~

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Coneflowers are fading fast, while Hydrangea blossoms continue their chameleon shading from grey-green to mauve. This week’s vase is a ceramic pot made by a friend. On such a warm summer-like day it seemed fitting to set it on a … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Our short trip to the beach started on a clear, warm last-day of summer, followed by a mixture of clouds and sun-breaks on the Autumnal Equinox, and ends today with heavy rain and wind too strong for a walk through … Continue reading →

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~ Good Night Summer + WPC – Frame 4 ~

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

sun sets constant as ocean’s drumbeat ever-changing as breeze to wind sun ushers evening and summer’s end   Frame

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~ Wordless Wednesday – Beachward Bound! ~

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Mr. Lincoln – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

A few years ago, my Mr. Lincoln rose was almost dead — only one stalk was healthy enough to save. Now it is thriving and has provided blossoms all summer long. On this last Monday of summer, I feature these … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday – Big Weather! ~

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Edge 2 ~

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Odell Lake, Oregon – USA  Photo Challenge: Edge

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~ Hearts & Flowers – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Tomorrow is our 47th wedding anniversary, so placing this small pink posy in a heart shaped vase seemed just right. For a bit of fun, I played around with saturation to create something of a ‘Victorian’ effect. For inspiration and … Continue reading →

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~ Edgy In San Diego – Weekly Photo Challenge: Edge ~

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This week Ben Huberman challenges us to “keep our angles sharp and heart rate fast.” In particular, to focus on sharp angles and edges that provide context for the photograph. Some shots I took a few years ago while visiting … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday + WPC – Mirror 3 ~

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

A suffused sunset is reflected upon the still bay from cabin 1, Beach Haven Orcas Island, WA – USA To enjoy visions of the sky from around the world, visit skywatch Mirror

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