Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: nature photography
What If Diamonds Grew on Trees?
Maybe they do! Sharing with #SundayStills, Sparkling Diamonds ~ Susanne
Cheerful Nature Shots
It’s cold and rainy here in the Great Northwest so I thought I’d cheer us up with some nature shots. How about a doggie enjoying sunset at Cannon Beach. Not mine, but wouldn’t it be nice? Here’s a chubby Robin looking quite dapper! This… Continue Reading “Cheerful Nature Shots”
Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Is there anything more wonderful than walking among fields of tulips? We did that yesterday at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon. It was marvelous. And just in case you didn’t get the message – Sharing one of my favorite places with… Continue Reading “Celebrating #Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival”
A Gallery of Green for Sunday Stills
I’m happy to be hosting Sunday Stills this week for the Color Challenge: Jade Green, Light Green, Peridot. My feature photo is a Fire King mug in Jadeite, collectible glassware from the 1950’s. I love the shape and the color of the coffee cup,… Continue Reading “A Gallery of Green for Sunday Stills”
#Seascapes of the Washington Coast – for #SundayStills
Washington State has many wonderful beaches, and I especially love those on the dramatic northern coast, wild and scenic. I’ll start with Rialto Beach, isolated and primordial, with ghost trees and sea stacks, and the starting point of long hike north into the wilderness,… Continue Reading “#Seascapes of the Washington Coast – for #SundayStills”
Join me under the Sea – the Strange and Beautiful in my Favorite Aquariums
I love aquariums and visit when I can to see the marvelous creatures under the sea. Even the smallest fish are a joy to watch, these clown fish at my local Seattle Aquarium. The octopus was also at the Seattle Aquarium and made an… Continue Reading “Join me under the Sea – the Strange and Beautiful in my Favorite Aquariums”
Treated to a Kingfisher at Coulon Park
Yesterday’s walk at Coulon Park was beautiful, clear, cold and sunny, and made even more special when I noticed a bird hovering like a helicopter over the lake, then diving in headfirst! A common bird perhaps but one I rarely see, especially when I’m… Continue Reading “Treated to a Kingfisher at Coulon Park”
Stormy Weather, Jury Duty, and a Walk in the Garden
The last two weeks have been intense. The Pacific Northwest has been ravaged by fierce weather; heavy rains caused severe record-breaking flooding, resulting in road closures, evacuations and homes under water. Many suffered the loss of everything and are thankful to be alive. A… Continue Reading “Stormy Weather, Jury Duty, and a Walk in the Garden”
Textures in Nature and Art
I love the word ‘textures’ – say it slowly and you can hear its rich sound and even see its meaning in your mind’s eye. Nature, like life itself, is textured and nuanced. Not only smooth, but sometimes rough, not merely soft but also… Continue Reading “Textures in Nature and Art”
Morning Shadows on Lake Quinault
It was an early winter morning at Lake Quinault on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and all was tranquil. Time to go back. Sharing my photos with Becky’s #November Shadows. ~ Susanne
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