Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ American Goldfinch Migration ~ Friday Fliers ~

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I spent a couple days with my sister at her home in Corvallis, Oregon, to do more cleanup at Dad’s place this week. Diana is a bird lover too, and her open backyard draws in flocks of American Goldfinch as … Continue reading →

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~Wordless Wednesday + WPC Admiration 3 ~

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bubbles ~

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Now all the colors in a deluxe box of crayons — aka Color Your World is complete for this year, I am jumping into Jennifer Nicole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge. This week the topic is bubbles. These shots are … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Admiration ~

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

There are many things, qualities and people I regard with respect and approval. Today I begin a series in praise of all the teachers who have guided me through life. It starts with family This was the Harvey Low Clan … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s B&W Challenge – Hiding or Camouflaged ~

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s black and white photo challenge from Cee’s Photography is something that appears to be hiding or camflouged so that it blends into the background. Our beagle Jello is a perfect subject for this challenge because of her mottled … Continue reading →

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~ Friday Flyers + Color Your World -Yellow Orange ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

If it’s from nature and in the air (or can get there), it’s a Friday Flier! This is the last color in the sequence of challenges from Jennifer Nichole Wells. It has been so much fun, I will miss looking … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, Gardening, nature, pacific northwest | Tagged Color Your World, flowers, Friday Flyers, gardening, nature, pacific northwest | 2 Comments

~ Color Your World – Yellow Green (next to last color in the box) ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Rhodie ~ In Praise of the Coast Rhododendron ~

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were … Continue reading →