THROUGH THE LENS WEEK 69

There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion.
 ~ Francis Bacon




I finally 'caught up with myself' and now have the full week posted. The link for the blog I am sharing with is under the photo. 




Monday ~


'Just waiting for my captain' on Cape Ann MA 
sharing with  Blue Monday 








Tuesday ~ 



'Lazy, hazy days of Summer' on Cape Ann MA.
 
sharing with Our World Tuesday  (across the pond)







Wednesday ~ 

New hotel under construction on Cape Ann MA ~
Sharing with Black and White Wednesday






Thursday ~

'J' ~ 'Just sitting here trying to catch a cool breeze on Cape Ann MA
Sharing with Alphabe Thursday






Friday ~

Haiku for you and sharing with Haiku My Heart






Puffy storm clouds ~ Sharing with Sky Watch Friday





Saturday ~
'Ducks splish splashing away in the sun' on Cape Ann MA
Sharing with Saturday Critters and Camera Critters


'Sunday drivers out for a spin on hazy summer day.' ~
Sharing with Scenic Weekends







Sunday ~ 

Sharing with Sunday Sketches ~ a 'work in progress' ~ watercolor.



We wish you a loving week ahead.

Your posted comments add delight to our blog.







Comments

  1. Pretty view of teh water and boats, a lovely scene! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  2. Hi Carol,

    Nice shot. Thanks for playing today.

    Please come back and tell me what you think of my sibling post.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  3. He would have to be a good captain before I would get into that boat.

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  4. Love the picture of the harbor, Carol....we are in Maine at Camden, so have lots of pictures coming as well.

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  5. For some reason when I visit your blog I can smell the sea air. ;))

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  6. Hari OM
    ...that's a fine teaser!!! YAM xx

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  7. I love your picture of the harbor !!
    Greetings

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  8. Your harbor is really lovely. Happy Blue Monday!

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  9. Oh wonderful! So crisp and fresh, makes me want to visit the ocean...

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  10. Airy and light is how your pictures look today … I like your experimentation with the second photo. :)

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  11. Very nice shots of the harbor and the boats, Carol! I love what you have done with the 2nd photo.
    Have a Great Week!!
    Peace :)

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  12. Lovely pictures, I could just go here and relax :)

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  13. Ah Cape Cod, someday I will see you. #bucketlist.

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  14. Beautiful photos of the sea and the boats.

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  15. Very beautiful boats - they remind me of my time in the area.

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  16. Lovely blues! I was in NYC fro two weeks recently and enjoyed seeing the bay and ocean athere gain!

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  17. Two nice boats and your puppy. I love it. I hope your week is great!

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  18. That Tuesday photo is fantastic!

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  19. oooh, the second one is especially magical with that filter. Gotta love summer!

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  20. Always seems so peaceful there.

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  21. Great photos. I especially love the sailboat!

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  22. This is a day I needed a reminder to breathe, so your lovely haiku was my favorite part today. Though every one of your pictures does that. Had to laugh at the Sunday drivers! We've run into a few of those on the caloosahatchie!

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  23. Love your Francis Bacon quote, think I can fit into his proportions! Hope you are enjoying your lovely lazy days of summer it looks great from here!
    Wren x

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  24. Just sitting here taking in all the beauty of your beautiful shots!

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  25. Wonderful images of your week. I love the painting!

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  26. I just love that second shot. Lovely watercolor work in progress.

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  27. taking in the breath with your tongue, lol ! what a cute picture !

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  28. Love the picture of the ducks and the harbor.

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  29. A nice week you and your camera have had! Love the clouds and sparkling waves.

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  30. Great pics for the week and I always love to see your little four-legged friend!! So adorable!! Hope both of you have a lovely weekend and new week!!

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  31. Gorgeous sky shot and I love the scenic shot. Have a happy weekend!

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  32. There is a lot going on in your neck of the woods. I love the sailboat pic especially.

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  33. I'm glad to be breathing right along with you! Have a wonder-filled weekend.

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  34. Good morning Carol! Your posts are full of light! I love that first line of your haiku.... the sun rise sun setting... it just holds it all. A lovely weekend you you and your sweet muse!

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  35. Every photo is just beautiful, along with the spiritual haiku. My fav photo is the ducks. I know they are glad the snow is gone. Wish I could splash with them. Hmmmm, maybe I'd like to be a duck. :)

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  36. Tuesday photo is so lovely!!! Love the phrase "breathe, you are alive." Just wonderful!! Have a grand weekend!

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  37. how beautiful! I love that black and white shot.

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  38. Thursday's photo is the best!
    Have a wonderful week-end!
    Lea

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  39. a week of beauty that lifts the heart-thank you dear friend.

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  40. Hello, Lovely quote and fantastic photos. You dog looks very cute.

    Very interesting haiku.

    Best wishes

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  41. Wonderful works presented, Carol My favourite is the one on the fishes. Simply beautiful.

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  42. Great photo a day of your peaceful Cape Ann.

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  43. My favorite photograph posted this week is Friday because it is so creative.
    JM, IL

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  44. Like your furbaby, I too am trying to catch a cool breeze here in South Texas. Hot!!!

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  45. And I miss your lovely Thursday.

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  46. Hello Carol, I am stopping back to say thank you for linking up your cute critters. I always enjoy seeing your cute ArtMuse doggie. Have a happy weekend!

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  47. Splendid water view and your little dog on the verandah looks so adorable. A great relaxed pose.
    Also, the arched shape in the sunset light on my Scenic Weekends blog is a seagull in flight.

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  48. I got a great idea from your blog, Carol... You're pictures are great. Love the ocean... I don't know but I cannot ever get tired of the water... so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for visiting my blog as well and leaving a comment, I truly appreciate that. Have a great weekend!

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  49. Lovely photos Carol and your assistant is the cutest. Love your new artwork of the fishes and all the water shots. Like the sunlight dancing off the surface with the ducks. So much to enjoy in these photos. Happy Sunday to you :)

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  50. Know I was here before, came from a different place this time. Always worth it! You have so much beauty in each post.

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  51. Beautiful pictures, I want to go visit the sea :)

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  52. Wonderful water views..love the ocean..Wish I could get to the shore..miss it...Adorable pup

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  53. For me, J stole the show. Have a great week ahead.

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  54. I love your boat pics. And ArtMuseDog is so cool, as usual!
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  55. Thanks for coming by have a great week. Take some great pics for us. XXOO

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  56. Looks like "J" found a perfect place to stay cool. Love your haiku and hanging glass image! And you have some fun little fishies there!
    Thank you for your sweet tidings on my blog post.

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  57. What a lovely collection of beauty. You have such a talent, and eye for perfect pictures.

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  58. I love the soft boat picture carol, and your other pics as well! Your fish painting turned out great too!

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  59. I always enjoy the peacefulness of your work and poetry. It really is all about breathing and enjoying the fact that we are alive, no matter what are circumstances. Blessings!
    http://arnoldolromero.blogspot.com/2015/07/c-is-for-climatic.html

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  60. Your photo pictures are always so beautiful to look at. They spread such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. And I love your colorful fishes too. They also look relaxed and peaceful. The stripes are such a great idea!

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  61. Your sailboat pictures are so lovely and peaceful. Love them. I also adore your little fishies. :) hee hee

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  62. I always enjoy your little cutie pie!

    I'm always Just trying to catch a breeze here in AZ, too.

    Thanks for linking to the letter J.

    A+

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