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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Rising Crow ~ WPC: Sunrise – Sunset ~

If you browse my WordPress site you will find many lovely sunset photos taken at Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA – USA.   However, in this challenge I’ve decided to opt for a subtle sunrise shot taken on a morning … Continue reading

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~ I’ll Take Water ~ WPC: Favorite Place ~

“Water is the driving force of all nature.” Leonardo da Vinci My favorite places have water nearby – streams, lakes, rivers, the ocean – being where I hear, see, touch water brings a sense of tranquility to my soul. When … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge: I’d Rather Be… ~

Upon my retirement over five years ago, my time has been mine to manage. When I think “I’d rather be…” I have to say “…and what/who is stopping me?” As I scrolled through my ever-expanding email inbox this morning, I … Continue reading

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~ Eagle Perch ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Pussy Willow & Daffodil ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

It was a mild weekend at Long Beach — the marsh is shrinking at a time when I expect it to be growing. On a walk yesterday, I picked a few miniature daffodils growing where they appeared to have naturalized … Continue reading

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~ Whither Shall I Wander? ~ WPC: Story ~

Finally a challenge just right for this series of photos I took at Beach Haven in July, 2012! Orcas Island, WA. USA Story

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~ Big Clouds & Rainbows ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

“Big clouds tumbling high, the amazing flying sky…”  Donovan Leitch

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~ Frosty Dunes ~

only caws of crows  disturb this windless morning  no ducks or geese ply these ponds –           a thin glaze of ice at their edges at berm’s crest dark waves sound ocean’s roar as golden light … Continue reading

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