Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Creekside ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Frame 1 ~

I remember when my high school art teacher, Vic Moore showed me that by circling my thumb and  finger together I could make a frame to look  through — anytime — anywhere. With my thumb resting upon my cheekbone, I … Continue reading

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~ Ribbon Reflections ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Contrails in the sky created lovely images on the water. Early morning at Odell Lake, Oregon USA. To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

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~ River Jewelwing ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Rare ~

Although this jewel may not be rare to others, getting a good close-up shot of any damselfly (or dragonfly) is a rare feat for me! Rare

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ (well almost!)

These Rudbeckia were in the vase yesterday, and the pictures were taken then, but I was having too much fun talking with my dear friend Kate last night. So here you have the posy on Tuesday. The salt glaze vase … Continue reading

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~ Full Moon Rising ~ Skywatch Friday ~

July’s full moon on the rise through the trees above Priest Lake, Idaho. Also known as Full Buck Moon, Full Thunder Moon, and Full Hay Moon. To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Fun! ~

My week-long stay at Crescent Creek Cottages began with a family reunion with cousin Duncan Low, and his wonderful companion Carolyn, who joined us for one night and the next morning. It had been forty years since I last met-up … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday at Odell Lake Oregon ~

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Five Thousand Feet Above Sea-level ~

To my friends and blog followers please accept my apology for the absence of posts and views of your fine work this week. I have been fishing with my sister and brother-in-law, and living in a nice cabin at the … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Another Misty Dawn ~

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~ Hydrangea Heaven ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

The many hydrangea shrubs in my yard continue to thrive and provide globes in gorgeous hues. These blossoms are all from the same plant, given to me by my neighbor last year and now thriving in a shady garden. The … Continue reading

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