A SHUTTERBUG EXPLORES ~ 20

A Shutterbug explores the surrounding areas of Cape Ann MA each week with her camera and her assistant, most times. We do look for 'the magic'and sometimes it appears when we are seemingly not looking. What a gift! What treasures nature offers! 

~ (Posting for the week to save on my eyes. Thanks for understanding)



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'In art as in love, instinct is enough.'

~ Anatole France




TUESDAY ~ Our World Tuesday 
We had a mild winter on Cape Ann MA until February came. Now we have snow, snow and it is snowing today. Pretty but I am ready for Spring. I even had crocus popping up.
Snow will keep them warm ~ right???


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WEDNESDAY ~ Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday ~ (E)

'E' for Enveloped in Snow again on Cape Ann MA

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WEDNESDAY ~ Warm My Heart 
L'il Miss snoozing after her 'grooming appointment' (she doesn't like it) ~ but she has pretty pink glued on earrings and a jazzy pink bow for Valentine's Day.
 She is My Valentine and warms my heart each day. 


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THURSDAY ~ Good Fences  
Through the window at the start of a snow storm on Cape Ann MA ~ a textured photo.

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FRIDAY ~ Sky Watch Friday 

Sky on Cape Ann MA after one snow storm and before the next one.

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FRIDAY ~ Haiku My Heart 

A Valentine Haiku for you and Haiku My Heart

Sharing with Rebecca's Haiku My Heart 







SATURDAY ~ Camera Critters and Saturday Critters  ~ 
There are wild turkeys in this photo (below the white mark) ~ They were originally in the 
middle of the road and I had to stop. I forgot I had my iPhone with me and when I got out of the
car they scrambled away.

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Saturday Critters and
Camera Critters




SUNDAY ~ Sunday Sketches link
A Valentine for you from my artist journal and for Sunday Sketches link.

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We are wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day ~ xxx

Your posted comments are a treasure to us ~ thanks, ^_^





Comments

  1. Great post. I so enjoy seeing your art drawn as well as in photos. Your little Muse is a doll. Annie had a bath this week too. She doesn't like it either but girl, she smells so much better. ;) I wonder if Annie would leave on stick-on "earrings". ha... too cute.

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  2. Hello, Pretty captures of your snowy world. The view on the second shot is lovely. Your little miss is adorable decked out with her ear rings. Pretty sketch. Happy Valentine's Day to you. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  3. The pictures you show this week are WONDERFUL! I love especially the second one and I really wish I could be there at this beautiful place!

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  4. Hari OM
    The wintry scenes are definitely beautiful to the eye... but golly I could feel the cold from here... and we're already cold enough ta! &*> Have a loving and heartwarming week... YAM xx

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  5. Great photos - as per usual! - and the scenery is beautiful. I especially like the photo for Wednesday with the light on the water.

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  6. I wouldn't have noticed the wild turkeys without your helpful mark. Let's hope the crocuses are still there after the thaw( well you can always hope).

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  7. What a beautiful haiku and sweet Valentine image! Loving the snowy photograhs too!

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  8. What a gorgeous Valentine! L'il Miss is so cute.
    Wonderful winter wonderland photo's too. I didn't realise they were turkeys... I thought they were chickens at first glance.
    Have a fabulous Valentine's Day :D

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  9. The Valentine haiku brought tears to my eyes Carol. The enveloped by snow picture is just beautiful.

    Art Muse Pup may be tired from her trip to the beauty shop but I bet she was so proud of herself when she woke up!

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  10. Great pics as usual. I love the "enveloped" shot. We have the Oklahoma wind blowing right now.

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  11. Beautiful haiku...... and snow scenes. Love the earrings - if only she could see herself!

    Happy Valentines Day to you!
    Ruby

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  12. oh what delightful things! Love that second winter scene!! Been thinking of you as I've been seeing on the news about the "blizzard" hitting the NE coast and MA. I do hope you have fared well. Sweet valentine sketch. And Zoe looks so cute with the fresh new cut and bow:)

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  13. Snow and sea, a perfect combination. If you recognize some of my recent photos, I'm sure you'll find more you know as I finish posting about that trip. Have a wonderful week ahead!

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  14. I love the still blue water framed in ice. Seems so much less cold with the water. We got snow as big as cornflakes today.

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  15. What lovely shots with all that snow!

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  16. What a delight it is to travel through the week with you!! Wishing you well!

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  17. Lovely choice for e... just wonderful to look at and glad at the same time, we don't have that overhere...

    have a nice abc-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

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  18. Love your scenery ENVELOPED in snow.
    Simply gorgeous.

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  19. Each and every one is WONDERFUL, Carol! Another full week as I comment, the deer are making their way through the woods heading to their favorite early evening spot...:)JP

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  20. Love the photos of the snow!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  21. Beautiful winter photos, Carol. Wonderful reflection off the water. Also, adorable heart sketch, too. :)

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  22. Enveloped in snow for sure! Excellent choice for e!

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  23. Well I love snow especially when I am bound to stay indoors, as I am now with my sore leg.So I envy you and I hope that before the winter ends, we will have a tiny little bit of snow.
    Your photos are great!
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  24. The snow looks lovely, bit of a shock to the crocus thought. Surprising tough little things.

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  25. I love your pretty artwork and the photos of the snow. Of course the turkeys are neat to see too. What a winter wonderland. Hugs, Diane

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  26. Pretty scenes ... I like the fluffy snowy caps on the fence posts. :)

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  27. Love all your photos!
    The Valentine is my favorite! I always enjoy seeing your art.

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  28. I hope the blanket of snow protects your crocuses! Sweet little Angel looks so pretty for Valentines Day!

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  29. Hello!:) A delightful Valentine post, with lovely snow scenes, especially the E photo which is magical. Cute photo of snug little miss with her ear rings and doesn't she have a lovely shiney coat, and pretty lilac bow!:))

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  30. Happy V-Day to you & yours. - Enjoyed your photos, haiku & art work. - The texture on your fence shot was fun. Brrr...to all that snow.

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  31. Lovely post Carol :) Happy Valentine's Day!

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  32. I no longer like playing in the snow, lol. But I do like to look at Winter wonderland after the snow had fallen. Your photos are so lovely. Keep warm and safe. xx

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  33. Beautiful snowy scenes! I know how cold it is, but it really does look like a wonderland.

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  34. Beautiful snow shots, and great skywatch shot as well!! Have a nice weekend.

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  35. Happy Valentine's Day Carol and Artmuse! You have snow and we have a 'heat wave"--if 60 degrees can be called that. Weather is always changing--best to enjoy it!

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  36. Every photo is beautifully captured. Love the snowy photos.

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  37. Your world is pretty in white! Happy Valentines Day weekend!

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  38. Happy Valentine's Day! The snow photographs you posted are quite lovely.
    JM, IL

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  39. Thank you for the valentine...sending one back to you with love. xx

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  40. Wonderful post with a great variaty in photos, the second one is my favorite.

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  41. Very nice post here. Happy Valentine's Day to you and A.M. Dog with her cute earrings. Congrats on your Haiku book too.

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  42. Your sweet haiku brought a tear to my eye... it is precious. Love seeing your sleeping pup, she is something that little sweetheart! And the turkey photo! I had to crack up at the sign of "no trespassing"!!! Have a beautiful weekend Carol. So grateful for our connection across the continent! XO

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  43. dear friend,
    wrapping you in a warm hug! happy valentines day and thank you for your place in our hearts at haiku my heart!

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  44. wow all that snow! when does it start to thaw out there?

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  45. Apparently winter came back and with snow ! How awful (at least for me) Happy Valentine to you too !

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  46. Happy St Valentine Day Carol, thanks for sharing these lovlies and for dropping in at my blog

    much love...

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  47. Hello, great sighting of the wild turkeys! I always love seeing your Lil Miss. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  48. Lovely haiku! Beautifully captured pictures, and your sketch is so sweet!!! Have a love-filled weekend. :)

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  49. Beautiful photos!! Thank you for sharing your week with the camera. Such a talent. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  50. I love all your photos & your words are inspiring, my granddaughter & I are going to do some sketching today,thanks for motivating us!phyllis

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  51. Back to say thank you for the pretty Valentine sketch and the beautiful sky between storms. Have a great weekend ... I hope you don't get too much more snow.

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  53. Delightful captures as always Carol Lots of picture-postcards shots with your snowy landscape.

    Happy Week-end and Happy Snapping

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  54. Oh my! Those first two photos are just gorgeous! Just love the sweet Valentine, too.

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  55. Loved your words and esp Sweetie face

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  56. What fun to see all the snow and the wild turkeys! Sweet journal entry for this weekend too!

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  57. Happy Valentine's Day to you! Love all of your snowy pics..I like to watch from a safe distance! LOL! It's 54 here and no snow in sight!

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  58. Beautiful winter scenes. We are missing those here in Los Angeles. Darling puppy. I have three small pups as well.

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  59. Lovely to see your week in pictures and your sketch is wonderful. Happy SS x

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  60. So pretty - love your sketch. and your blog!!

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  61. So, so lovely winter scenes, beautiful haiku and pictures!! Happpy celebration and Have a good start in the new week!

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  62. The snow is very pretty. I think you have more than we have north of Toronto!

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  63. Snow is so lovely near the water. And I love your little dog with the valentines-y bow!!

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