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Walking With Eagles is a collection of original poems and photographs by Lindy Low Le Coq. A lifelong naturalist, amateur photographer and bird enthusiast, Lindy’s verse, composition and photographs open a window into the essence of her subjects. Her poems and photography reflect the rich natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest.
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Bald Eagles mature over the course of five years. Walking With Eagles invites the reader to take a poetic and visual tour of this odyssey.
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Tag Archives: weekly photo challenge
~ Stillness Verses Action ~ WPC: Focus ~
One morning while Jello and I explored the beach, I noticed three Turkey Vultures Cathartes aura gleaning the carcass of a pelican. As I approached, the buzzards were loath to leave their prize. My goal was to get close enough to … Continue reading
~ Creating Order From Chaos ~ WPC: Order ~
I find it very satisfying to take something that is a chaotic mess and turning it into something beautiful, functional or just finished — like a basket of laundry or a jigsaw puzzle! In early spring I posted a few … Continue reading
~ Ephemeral Dune Runes + WPC: Evanescent 2 ~
I do not know what critter creates these ridges and riddles in the sand, but every morning I find them at the edge of the dune grass where sand is mostly dry. Whatever the source, I find the images fascinating … Continue reading
~ Fleeting Moments ~ WPC: Evanescence + Bird Haiku ~
Yesterday, as I walked the trail through the marshy dunes from the beach to our condominium (Long Beach, WA), I spotted birds I’d never seen before. Fortunately, I had my Panasonic with telephoto so I was able to get good enough … Continue reading
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~ Condensation Trail ~ WPC: Reflecting ~
It was early morning — just after sunup at the 5,000 foot summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon — USA. The water surface on Odell Lake was a gentle roll of motion reflecting the surrounding forests and a blue sky streaked … Continue reading
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~ “Slip Slidin’ Away” ~ WPC: Danger! ~
From fall to late spring in the Pacific Northwest, moss can turn sidewalks and driveways into dangerous places to tread. “You know the nearer your destination The more you’re slip slidin’ away” Paul Simon I feel this way about my country … Continue reading
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~ Shorebirds ~ Bird Haiku + WPC: Wanderlust 2 ~
In my last post I mentioned my goal to identify the various shorebirds I was able to photograph. This one was all alone, foraging the shallows along a fresh-water marsh at Long Beach, WA. alert black eyes watch solitary stilt walker edges … Continue reading
~ Bird Haiku + WPC: Wanderlust ~
This past week at Long Beach, WA, breeding and migrating birds were the main attraction for me. Tree Swallows and Barn Swallows swooped through the air, cleaning out marsh bugs and flirting with potential mates. barn swallows on rail a … Continue reading
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~ Mid-Spring at The Breakers + WPC: Earth ~
After three weeks away, much is changing in the marshland between our condominium and the beach. Though rains continue to sweep through the region, the spread of the water is decreasing. The Mallard couple we watched before, now have a brood … Continue reading
~ Mother Earth Haiku ~
4/17 your Christmas cactus blooming on Easter Monday so like you dear friend 4/18 you gave me prized rocks each one with its history of beauty and love 4/19 we strolled the pathway synchronous in nurturing gardens and girlfriends … Continue reading
