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River Otter at Dawn ~Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Minimal

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

Another lovely scene with no photographic enhancements. Just what it looked like as I snapped the shot.

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Sparkle ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Refraction

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

As long as I can remember the phenomenon of light refracting in clouds and reflecting on water has fascinated me. Perhaps it is because I was near, or on the water often while growing up. Here are some examples.

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Misty Island ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Dreamy

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s photo challenge is to show an image that looks dreamy to me; perhaps a scene that looks a bit out-of-this world. Freeman Island floats in the foggy bay of President’s Channel, off the western edge of Orcas Island. Inhabited … Continue reading →

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Sanctum ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Signs

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s photo challenge is to share an image of a sign that holds meaning. Many of the photos I have posted to the Weekly Photo Challenge, were taken at this magical place. The summer after my first year in … Continue reading →

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Après l’orage ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Nighttime

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

It was after 10:00 when the storm passed. Light still filtered through at the northwestern horizon, on the 49th parallel ~ Orcas Island, WA ~ USA. Beach Haven ~ July, 2006.

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Nightfall ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Nighttime

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

This week’s photo challenge is to show nocturnal photos we like taking. No picture perfect images expected here! Quite the opposite, as light and the lack of it, is what creates the sometimes eerie, shadowy, dark or blurry images one … Continue reading →

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On The Edge ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Endurance

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

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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Cycling Mt. Constitution ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Adventure

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Lindy Le Coq

For over ten years, when Creighton and I took our summer vacation on Orcas Island, bicycling on all of the islands was our primary activity. Cycling from Beach Haven, to Moran State Park (9 miles) then up Mt. Constitution, and … Continue reading →