Tag Archives: pacific ocean

~ Resourceful Possibility of Untidy Chance ~ WPC: Chaos ~

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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~ Moon Jelly – Aurelia aurita ~ WPC Shine 2 ~

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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~ Beach Walk – Cee’s B & W Photo Challenge: It’s All About Nature ~

Nature’s wonders on a walk from Beach Haven toward Doughty Point.  

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Local ~

Local

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Skywatching is one of my favorite activities when I’m here in Cabin 1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA USA. From the time I awaken in the morning, to when I’m done for the day, the sky is always changing. … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ October Sunset ~

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Island Berries ~

Today’s vase is an ordinary wine glass — the fanciest piece of glassware in cabin #1 at Beach Haven, Orcas Island! On my walk this morning I picked some berry branches for my posy and feature it on the picnic … Continue reading

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~Skywatch Friday + WPC Quest 2 ~

When I walk beside the Pacific Ocean on a gentle-breeze day like this, I sense all the blessings of life; warm sun above me, sandy shore beneath, the heady scent of salty flotsam in the air and the ever-present roll … Continue reading

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Our short trip to the beach started on a clear, warm last-day of summer, followed by a mixture of clouds and sun-breaks on the Autumnal Equinox, and ends today with heavy rain and wind too strong for a walk through … Continue reading

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~ Good Night Summer + WPC – Frame 4 ~

sun sets constant as ocean’s drumbeat ever-changing as breeze to wind sun ushers evening and summer’s end   Frame

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