Tag Archives: pacific northwest

~ Petal Power – Almost Friday Flyers ~

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

It’s downpour time here in the Pacific Northwest, at the same time my two mature flowering plum trees are in glorious full bloom. Though the light is not the best, I know this is my last chance to get photos … Continue reading →

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~ Flowers in the Hood ~ WPC – Harmony 2 ~

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On a recent walk through the neighborhood, flowers brightened the day. Spring has sprung! My very favorite season brings harmony to my heart. Harmony

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Harmony + Cee’s Odd Ball ~

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s photo challenge asks us to explore the concept of harmony. Whether it’s in music or in life, harmony involves balance, symmetry and congruity: “the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole.”  While vacationing at Beach Haven, Orcas … Continue reading →

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~ Friday Flyers – Blue Jay Way ~

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Stellar’s Blue Jays live in my neighborhood year round. This one, perched high in the bare branches, seemed oblivious to me as I walked under the tree.   If it’s from nature and is in the air (or can get … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Twins ~

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Twin Rhododendron buds. The above photo was taken the end of November, 2015, the header photo is from this morning, March 3, 2016. Spring marches in!

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~ Oregon White Oak ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Quercus garryana Native Range: From British Columbia south through northern California, primarily along the temperate corridor that includes Puget Sound and the Willamette Valley.

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~ Slice of Life ~ WPC – State of Mind ~

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

  Tonight my mental, physical, spiritual and emotional being feels meshed in a many-layered dance which holds me centered on earth and suspended in time. I leap, turn, spin, stand still, step back and again find I still face now. … Continue reading →

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~ Trees of Life & Light ~ Monochrome Monday ~

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Yesterday, we celebrated my father’s ninety-fourth birthday. It was a little surprise party in his room with fresh (yes FRESH) Dungeness crab as the main course, and homemade carrot cake for dessert. He was very pleased. Ninety-two years ago today, … Continue reading →

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~ *Chain Chain Chain ~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge ~

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

What an artful use of a fine resource — converting these large links of maritime chain into protective fencing around an area needing protection. It certainly stopped me in my tracks! * With a bow to Don Covay who wrote … Continue reading →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – State of Mind ~

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I stopped at a viewpoint on the way to Cape Disappointment State Park. After snapping some photos, I took Jello for a walk. I didn’t know where the trail would lead me —  but it didn’t matter — this was … Continue reading →

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