Tag Archives: outdoors

~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Now 2 ~

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~ Snowbound! ~

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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 ~

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

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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~ Clouds – C B & W Anything That Flies Challenge + Transition -5 ~

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

High flying clouds like this are characteristic of Vancouver, Washington – USA. Situated on the Columbia River about 90 miles (145 k) from the Pacific Ocean, we experience changeable marine weather here. Sometimes it’s quite dramatic!  Clouds — what would … Continue reading →

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~ Oooh, That Feels Good!!! ~

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

After a week when I have been appalled by the behavior of would-be leaders of the USA, I want to shake all their nasty crud out of my brain and scrub around the edges.  Jello shows me one very satisfying … Continue reading →

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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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~ The Eagle Flies on Friday ~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Lindy Le Coq

Watching and listening to Bald Eagles is thrilling. Their high piping calls let you know they are near, though what it all means remains a mystery! Determined to get some clear pictures of the eagles that perch on a snag … Continue reading →

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