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~ Cormorant Deference Dance ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Dance ~

A Double-crested Cormorant riding driftwood in the tide performed a series of submissive moves, as it approached and passed a dominant Double-crested Cormorant. Notice how stark still the dominant bird remains upon its stationary float. This happened quite a distance … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ In The Fog ~

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~ Lovey Doves ~ Weekly Photo Chalenge – One love ~

For the past few years a pair of Mourning Doves have made our backyard part of their spring to fall habitat. They are such sweet birds. All afternoon into this evening, they gleaned in the primrose rock garden, drank at … Continue reading

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~ Petal Power – Almost Friday Flyers ~

It’s downpour time here in the Pacific Northwest, at the same time my two mature flowering plum trees are in glorious full bloom. Though the light is not the best, I know this is my last chance to get photos … Continue reading

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~ Crooked & Squiggly Lines-Cee’s B&W PC+WPC-Harmony 4 ~

I love vining plants and amazing trees! All part of natures harmony as they live, grow and reach for the sun. Harmony

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~ Swing ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Harmony 3 ~

Harmony

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~ Flowers in the Hood ~ WPC – Harmony 2 ~

On a recent walk through the neighborhood, flowers brightened the day. Spring has sprung! My very favorite season brings harmony to my heart. Harmony

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Harmony + Cee’s Odd Ball ~

This week’s photo challenge asks us to explore the concept of harmony. Whether it’s in music or in life, harmony involves balance, symmetry and congruity: “the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole.”  While vacationing at Beach Haven, Orcas … Continue reading

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~ Friday Flyers – Blue Jay Way ~

Stellar’s Blue Jays live in my neighborhood year round. This one, perched high in the bare branches, seemed oblivious to me as I walked under the tree.   If it’s from nature and is in the air (or can get … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Twins ~

Twin Rhododendron buds. The above photo was taken the end of November, 2015, the header photo is from this morning, March 3, 2016. Spring marches in!

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