Tag Archives: nature

~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bubbles ~

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Now all the colors in a deluxe box of crayons — aka Color Your World is complete for this year, I am jumping into Jennifer Nicole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge. This week the topic is bubbles. These shots are … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Admiration ~

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

There are many things, qualities and people I regard with respect and approval. Today I begin a series in praise of all the teachers who have guided me through life. It starts with family This was the Harvey Low Clan … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s B&W Challenge – Hiding or Camouflaged ~

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s black and white photo challenge from Cee’s Photography is something that appears to be hiding or camflouged so that it blends into the background. Our beagle Jello is a perfect subject for this challenge because of her mottled … Continue reading →

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~ Friday Flyers + Color Your World -Yellow Orange ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

If it’s from nature and in the air (or can get there), it’s a Friday Flier! This is the last color in the sequence of challenges from Jennifer Nichole Wells. It has been so much fun, I will miss looking … Continue reading →

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~ Color Your World – Yellow Green (next to last color in the box) ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Rhodie ~ In Praise of the Coast Rhododendron ~

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Color Your World – Yellow ~

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 

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~ Nelly Moser ~ Color Your World – Wisteria ~

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last year I planted my second Nelly Moser Clematis, this one in the back garden. I was concerned there wouldn’t be enough sunlight, but the blossoms are opening and the vine is flourishing. Not to be outdone, Rhododendron and Pansy … Continue reading →

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~ Peony, Rose and Pearls ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Peony are beginning to blossom and roses are budding out as we approach the end of April. My Rhododendrons are in full showy bloom, as are Azaleas and Vibernum. For today’s vase however, I’ve chosen Peony, Rose and Pearls! Paeonia … Continue reading →

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