Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Keep Out! ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs of Any Kind ~

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

While walking Jello through Riverside Park in Spokane, Washington last month, I saw this lineup of signs and knew someday it would be perfect to post for one of Cee’s challenges! This one caught my eye because of the juxtaposition … Continue reading →

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~ Porcelain Berries ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Not much interesting blooming in my gardens right now, however these last few leaves and the lovely fruit of the porcelain berry vine caught my eye. They are in a small glass vase from a dear friend, placed on a … Continue reading →

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~ Resourceful Possibility of Untidy Chance ~ WPC: Chaos ~

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

For this week’s photo challenge, Ben Huberman asks us to embrace “the creative potential of disorderly randomness.” While walking at Longbeach last month, I saw this piece of metal in the distance. Approaching it, I noticed all the ocean-dwellers living … Continue reading →

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~ Farewell Willow ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify ~

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The origin of the word transmogrify appears to be a perversion of transmigure (transmigrate) and is first noted in the 1650’s. In current usage, transmogrify means “to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.” This Pacific willow … Continue reading →

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~ Hang Gliders ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Sunday, October 23, 2016 heading west on state highway 14 approaching The Bridge Of The Gods Columbia River Gorge ~ Washington State & Oregon State ~ USA skywatch

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~ Moon Jelly – Aurelia aurita ~ WPC Shine 2 ~

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In this week’s photo challenge, Nancy Thanki, suggests we take a second look when “the sunshine or any other light source causes you to stop because it highlights something you didn’t notice before.” To learn more about this fascinating … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Shine 1 ~

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Shine

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~ Autumn Roses ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

brave buds thrust defiant rain thrashed petals peel reveal redolent hidden glow Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing inspiration to brave the rains and bring these lovely fragrant blossoms inside to enjoy!