Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #205: The Eyes have it

My first thought upon seeing this week's topic was "I rarely photograph people, so I don't have many faces".  However, upon further reflection, it occurred to me that there are a pair of quite striking eyes right in our own house.  They belong to our black cat. This photo deserves a caption.  Can you suggest …

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Highlights from the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2022

My readers will know that my husband plays accordion.  Until recently, he played in an accordion band, but is no longer, since the band now only accepts Covid-vaccinated players.  The gathering was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, so everyone was thrilled that it went forward in 2022.  We went for the entire time, from Thursday …

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CFFC: Landscapes and Waterscapes

What do you think of when someone says landscape?  The wide-open spaces of the prairie?  Big mountain ranges in the distance?  And what is a waterscape?  The ocean?  A winding river?  How about all of the above! Just last Sunday, we drove home from Leavenworth on US Highway 2.  It was a beautiful day, and …

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Sunday Stills: The Solstice is Here!

Last year at this time, the temperature was over 100F here in Western Washington.  This is how our black cat dealt with the extreme heat. We are fortunate not to be covered in a thick layer of black fur.  Right now, in Everett at just after noon, it is 65F, cooler by far, but expected …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #204: Doors

Since last Thursday, Hubby and I have been in Washington's Bavarian Village of Leavenworth for the International Accordion Celebration.  The town, and just about every building is decorated with scenes Bavarian, inside and out.  We stayed at a different hotel this time, and it has a plethora of decorated doors.  Starting with the entrance door. …

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Wordless Wednesday: Come Outdoors with me

I understand from Terri's Post this week, that June is Outdoors Month.  The photos below were taken outdoors in places we have been.  I am frustrated that my bad knee prevents me from doing much walking these days (re-injured my repaired ACL in left knee last week).  In any case, I'm no athlete, and the …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #202: Minimalism/Maximalism

When walking down any beach anywhere, I often keep my eyes on my feet, so as not to miss any pretty rocks or tiny animals.  Through the years, I have taken numerous photos of what I find by looking down. So, what is this?  I'd love to get a mineral analysis of this blue stone …

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