Tag Archives: nature

~ From Small to Large ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I have always loved little things. These tiny vases, purchased from Orcas Island Pottery, are perfect for small posy arrangements. Peonies continue to grace the gardens and roses are popping out in lively color for early summer cheer. Rosa ‘Charisma’, … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ JNW’s One Word Photo Challenge – Burn ~

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Makeshift fire-pit at entry to the beach from Chautauqua Lodge, Longbeach, WA USA Jello adores being at the beach. After running, rolling and playing it’s time for a good sniff about!

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~ Pigeon Guillemot – Friday Flyers ~

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba), is a diving shorebird native to the coastlines from California to Alaska. I have seen them often in pairs, skimming above white-capped waters — wingtip to wingtip — at what appears to be supersonic speed! Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Earth 2 ~

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Earth

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~ Tulipa ~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bulb ~

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The online dictionary I use defines bulb as “a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants…a plant grown from a bulb.” I just removed these tulips from a planter, and will provide soil, water and light to the bulbs … Continue reading →

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~ What’s Blooming In My Garden On Sunday~

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Here are a few of the lovelies that greeted me in the gardens today! Happy Mother’s Day — USA

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Earth ~

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This photo is of a poster we purchased in 1970, from the Whole Earth Catalog. I had it mounted on hardboard and framed. It remains an awe-inspiring vision to me. This shot was taken from an airplane above the fertile … Continue reading →

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~ American Goldfinch Migration ~ Friday Fliers ~

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I spent a couple days with my sister at her home in Corvallis, Oregon, to do more cleanup at Dad’s place this week. Diana is a bird lover too, and her open backyard draws in flocks of American Goldfinch as … Continue reading →