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~ Nature Photo Challenge Day 3 + Skywatch Friday ~

A flash-back to October, 2015 when I attended a reunion of college friends at Lake Tahoe, California USA. In an effort to flood Facebook with the beauty of nature, some of us are posting seven days of nature photos. Part … Continue reading →

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~ Nature Photo Challenge ~ Day 2 ~

The day is clear and bright, though still freezing and our snow is going nowhere for a while longer! Here is a shot from this morning as the sun was coming up. In an effort to flood Facebook with the … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

 

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~ Skywatch Friday + Weekly Photo Challenge: Path ~

As I drove out of my neighborhood on the last day of autumn, light white/grey cumulus clouds — barely visible on the horizon — drew me to pull over, get out of the car and take some shots with my … Continue reading →

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~ Sunset Self-Portrait ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Mirror ~

Sunsets at Beach Haven are spectacular. This one is reflecting on the water and on the window of the cabin with me in silhouette, seems an apt entry to this weeks photo challenge! Mirror

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~ Skywatch Friday – Moonrise Under Cloudbank ~

Once in a while nature provides perfect photo opportunities! Nearly full moon, July 16 2016 — Ritzville, WA USA To see sky photography from around the world visit http://skyley.blogspot.com/

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~ River Jewelwing ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Rare ~

Although this jewel may not be rare to others, getting a good close-up shot of any damselfly (or dragonfly) is a rare feat for me! Rare

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~ Full Moon Rising ~ Skywatch Friday ~

July’s full moon on the rise through the trees above Priest Lake, Idaho. Also known as Full Buck Moon, Full Thunder Moon, and Full Hay Moon. To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Fun! ~

My week-long stay at Crescent Creek Cottages began with a family reunion with cousin Duncan Low, and his wonderful companion Carolyn, who joined us for one night and the next morning. It had been forty years since I last met-up … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase On Monday – Sunlit Stargazers ~

Our next-door-neighbor dropped by to wish us welcome home with two of her gorgeous stargazer lily blossoms. Carolyn, sweet as the flower, removed the pollen stamens to extend the life of the cut blossom. The ceramic vase was a gift … Continue reading →

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