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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – (Extra)ordinary ~

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Extraordinary ~

Two Double-crested Cormorant — one stationary — the other adrift on the tide, passing with postures, and silhouettes. In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”

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~ Bye Bye Beach Haven ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – (Extra)ordinary ~

As I closed the truck door and Creighton drove us to the Orcas ferry landing early this morning, I said good-bye to Beach Haven for another year. I feel extraordinarily refreshed and renewed, which is all I ask from a … Continue reading

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~ Sunday Sailors ~ Birds in the Bay ~

This pair of Harlequin Ducks worked the shoreline right in front of the deck at cabin 1. After sundown, a pair of Pacific Loons appeared with an escort — a Herring Gull. The gull floated on the surface, unfazed and … Continue reading

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~ Olga ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – (Extra)ordinary ~

Olga is one of those tiny towns with a post office, a general store (closed) and a few homes where a community of people appear content in their lovely, quiet nook. Extraordinary in the bright autumn light, the sun sparkling … Continue reading

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~ Friday Flyers in my Happy Place ~ WPC – 5 ~

If it’s in the air (or can get there on its own!) and it’s from nature, it’s a Friday Flyer! In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Happy Place ~

  My Happy Place starts the moment I arrive at the Anacortes Ferry landing. The weather was nice and I had time to explore and take some photos. Once I am on the deck of Cabin 1, Beach Haven, Orcas … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Happy Place 3 ~

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC- Happy Place 2 ~

Yesterday, rain, mist, clouds and fog mixed to create this monochrome palette hiding the contours of Saturna Island, which stretches into the waters of the western horizon behind Waldron Island. This morning, the clouds are breaking, mist and fog have … Continue reading

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~ Monochrome Monday + Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Happy Place ~

Beach Haven, Orcas Island, WA — USA   10/12/15 7:30 a.m. In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Happy Place.”

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