Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #364: Quiet Moments

This has been a God-awful week, and we are definitely in need of quiet moments, which are often found outdoors in nature. This week, I visited a park by the Snohomish River just north of my town. It was a very pleasant afternoon, sunny and warm, and I arrived late in the day. Much to …

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A New Photo Challenge! Terri’s Sunday Stills, Fallen Leaves

I just found out, from my friend Cee Neuner, about Terri's Sunday Stills Challenge.  Whee!  Terri lives in Eastern Washington, and I live in Western Washington, so we get some of the same weather, and wildlife, and plants.  Below is a fun photo that I took yesterday in my back yard.  It looks like this …

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Fallen Leaves, harbinger of winter approaching

The pear tree in front of our house turns beautiful shades of red and purple, each autumn.  The leaves ripple, creating not only color interest, but appealing shapes, both before and after they drop from the branches, to the ground underneath.  When I arrived home after work today, I took some pictures. And closer up... …

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