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Hortensia en hiver ~ Sunday Stills ~ Night Shots

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Autumn Surprises ~ Sunday Stills ~ Fall Folliage

It’s berry ripening time here in the Pacific Northwest. Holly berries are shading from chartreuse to tangerine and the Porcelain berries are showing us why they have that name! Throughout the Willamette valley you will find vast acres of Blueberry … Continue reading

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On The Edge ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Endurance

In Honor of The Great March For Climate Action September 21, 2014 salty sea licks at roots in sand and clay tree spirit clings on the edge life endures  

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Luscious ~ Sunday Stills ~ Orange

Oh!  This lush hue that spans the wheel from just about yellow, to almost red; such vibrant tones — all of them orange.

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Sanctuary ~ Sunday Stills ~ The Whole Garden

This is a collage of various gardens in my yard. It is about a quarter acre lot, and when we built, we asked that as many trees as possible be left standing. Thirty years later, I have landscaped every nook … Continue reading

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True Blue ~ Sunday Still ~ The Letter “B”

Hydrangea – Hortensia – Hydrangea macrophylla

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Room In The View ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Room

I have always loved being outside, especially when spring warms into summer. Over the thirty years I have worked to landscape my grounds, making special places for conversation and gathering has been a priority. These photos, taken at my retirement … Continue reading

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Vining ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Twist Again

How plants climb and entwine to gain a spot in the sun is fascinating. Here are a few from my gardens, twisting their way skyward.

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Mossy Sisal ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Object

Hunting mushrooms on Orcas Island, I came upon this pile of rope returning to earth.

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Peaceful Coexistence ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Justapose

As a student of Visual Arts at the University of Washington in the late 1960’s, I tried to capture the clash between the natural world. which was (and remains) my comfort zone, and the ever encroaching industrial complex.  The only … Continue reading

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