Tag Archives: pacific ocean

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #93: A Week of Mornings ~ Report from The Edge of a Continent ~

It is 2:30 a.m. Through our barely open bedroom window, the reassuring rumble of Pacific Ocean high-tide lulls me back to sleep. At 7:30, Jello puts her nose on my pillow to awaken me. While she has her breakfast, I … Continue reading

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~ Sitting on Top of the World ~

  Long Beach, Washington ~ USA Immature Bald Eagle perched on a large drift wood snag. Wishing everyone safe harbor as we navigate uncharted waters. Top of the morning to you!    

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~ Report from the Edge of a Continent ~

Easter morning is sunny and calm. White-crowned Sparrows call from trees along the Discovery Trail, and an immature Bald Eagle sweeps above me with a fish in its talons. As I crest the berm to the beach, low tide and … Continue reading

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~ Social Distancing Made Easy ~

As it turns out, my husband and I have been staying at our condominium in Long Beach, WA the past ten days, while the Corona virus pandemic has evolved. When Governor Inslee announced a “stay in place” order last Monday, … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Lens-Artist Weekly Photo Challenge: Chaos ~

Koyannisqatsi, a Hopi Indian word meaning “life out of balance,” is the theme of my response to Leya’s challenge. Last spring, as Gray Whales migrated from Mexico to Alaska, 121 were found washed up on west coast beaches, including one … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow ~

Three years ago Creighton and I took ownership of our condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. Photographing the birds that I see when we are there, keeps me curious and always learning. For Amy’s challenge this week, I’ve … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Winter Bald Eagles ~

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~ Ruddy Turnstone ~

In response to my end-of year favorites post, Steve Morey of theoutershores blog, wondered what the Ruddy Turnstone I featured might be eating. Since I had were a few more nice snaps of the bird, here is a gallery. “Ruddy … Continue reading

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