Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Sandhill Cranes ~ WPC: Pedestrian ~

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

My sister, Diana and I participated in a viewing of the reclusive Sandhill Cranes that took place in a blind established at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (RNWR) just 20 miles northwest of my home. We were part of a 30 … Continue reading →

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~ WPC: Windows ~

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

The window over the kitchen sink at our Long Beach condo looks out on stairs and walkways — not a very picturesque view — so I added some cafe-curtains, plants and driftwood to soften the look. This week’s photo challenge … Continue reading →

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~ Clark’s Tree In Fog ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

http://breakerslongbeach.com/history-of-the-breakers/history-of-clarks-tree/

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~ Back of Things ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge ~

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Beach Weeds ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Sometimes it’s where the vase is that’s more important than what’s in it! Glass candle-holder filled with wish rocks.  

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~ Bird Tracks ~ Short-billed Dowitcher ~

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

For over two weeks I’ve studied the photos I took at Long Beach on August 30, 2017 and consulted my trusty bird-books to determine whether these are Short-billed or Long-billed Dowitchers. “A medium to large shorebird with a long bill, … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Repurpose 2 ~

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

 Repurpose

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~ Sweet Life In Motion ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Candid Shots ~ Unposed People + Animals In The Wild ~

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Sweet life in motion wind – wave – sand – energy flows earth finds her balance   Thanks to Cee for another stimulating challenge!  

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Roses and Asters in a ceramic stein made in Belgium. Dad shipped a pitcher and four steins to Mom when he was serving in Europe during WWII. The rain started falling Sunday morning and the scent of Autumn is in … Continue reading →

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~ Wildfire Consequences ~

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

The Eagle Creek fire in the Columbia Gorge continues to burn just eighteen miles east from where I live.  Though my community is not in danger of burning, the air standard has been awful the past two weeks. Yesterday, the … Continue reading →

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