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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Circle 3 ~

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~ Snow In The Valley ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

It rarely snows here, so when I awoke this morning to the sight of large fluffy flakes drifting down — and staying — I did a little kid joy dance! On our walk, Jello let me know she loves snow … Continue reading

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~ Not Quite Friday Flyers + WPC – Now 3 ~

It was another stunningly beautiful day outside. Cold, with a heavy frost in the morning, then breezy and brisk as the day progressed. On our walk, Jello and I saw many birds flitting in the trees and thickets; sparrows, finches, … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Now 2 ~

After twenty-four days of rainfall, Portland Oregon has set a new record of 14.90 inches so far in December (official as of 12/28/15). What a relief to have three days of mostly clear weather. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/now/”>Now</a&gt;

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~ Winter Apples ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Now ~

On my walk with Jello today, I spied this apple tree. Part of an abandoned orchard of pears and apples, they survive untended on land now owned by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Clearly beyond their prime, the apples look like … Continue reading

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~ Far Away and Long Ago ~ Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge ~

Crater Lake in black and white almost looks like a post card from the early 1900’s!

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~ Snowbound! ~

These two shots were taken in late January, 2015 after a heavy snowfall in Vancouver. The piles on top of the suet feeder and bird bath put a new perspective on snowbound!

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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