A SHUTTERBUG EXPLORES ~ 46

So begins another week's blog post to share with all. 
Enjoy.


(scroll down to link listed by day and blog(s) I am sharing with)




'Friendship with one's self is all important because without it,
one can not be friends with anyone else in the world.'
~ Eleanor Roosevelt



Tuesday ~ Our World Tuesday
A bit of Our World on Cape Ann MA
A beautiful sunset on a summer's evening boat ride.


Sharing with Our World Tuesday link




Wednesday ~ ABC Wednesday 
A Grand view down a Grand river with Gorgeous sunset and views on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with: Mrs Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday ~ Letter G




Thursday ~ Good Fences
Necessary 'fence' for this Pontoon Boat on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with Good Fences Thursday link




Friday ~ Haiku My Heart
A haiku on photo taken on beach on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with: Rebecca's Haiku My Heart link




Friday ~ Paint Party Friday 
An etegami style painting from my artist's journal.

Sharing with Paint Party Friday link




Saturday ~ Saturday Critters and Camera Critters
One of nature's gems seen on recent river boat cruise in Essex on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with:

Saturday Critters link

Camera Critters link




Saturday ~ Camera Critters and Saturday Critters
'My favorite critter'
 doing her thing on the beach on Cape Ann MA ~ Sniffing all the smells the ocean left on the sand.

Sharing with:

Camera Critters
Saturday Critters




Sunday on Saturday ~ Shadow Shot Sunday 2
'Sunset' shadows of light on sand' on Cape Ann MA

Sharing with: Shadow Shot Sunday 2 link





Sunday ~ Sunday Sketches from England
Another 'etegami' style sketch from my artist's journal.

Linking with Sunday Sketches from England






We are wishing you a happy healthy week. xox


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




Comments

  1. Gorgeous sunsets. I was very disappointed that we didn't manage to meet up.

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  2. Hello Carol, what a gorgeous sunset. I would like the river cruise. Beautiful egret and a cute shot of your furbaby! I always enjoy seeing your etegami creations, well done. So glad you are just DUCKY!! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  3. Hari OM
    Quack-nquack.. &*> always good! Blessings, YAM xx

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  4. your favorite critter is my favorite critter too Carol:) Love that last line in your haiku -"soft always prevails". I will never tire of your beautiful waterside photos of the sea and of the boats. I adore your etegamis too! Happy week to you and yours.

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  5. Your Cape Ann always looks so peaceful. Love the Haiku with it's photo, and your sketches are really cute.
    Have a great week!

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  6. As always your photos are very beautiful. I especially like the way you capture different conditions of light on the water. The first sunset photo is especially beautiful.

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  7. That is one beautiful sunset Carol. Waht fun it would be to watch that sun go down from the little ferry boat. Have a lovely week the two of you.

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  8. You covered all the memes throughout the week in an artistic and beautiful way.
    Thanks for sharing, Carol and faithful little friend.

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  9. Whether gems or critters I love nature. Beautifully presented here. Happy healthy week to you too.

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  10. I love beautiful sunsets, especially on the water. It's absolutely gorgeous! Hope your week is wonderful.

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  11. Wonderful summer sunset in red nuances! and such lovely quote! Must say that I never saw blue rocks; a gorgeous view of the shore...
    A very lovely week like the little baby of yours, the lyrics expressed and paintings, as well! Greetings!

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  12. Love the sunset photos! Such gorgeous pink color!
    Your haiku is beautiful. Soft always prevails indeed!

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  13. My life is ducky too!!!
    And it was a stop and stare at the very first photo today....way gorgeous sky!!!

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  14. Fabulous shots of sea and sky.....and your happy little one,small things (to us) give them immense pleasure! Lovely artworks and haiku....

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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  15. It truly is a Grand view and a Gorgeous setting. Got to Get there sometime.

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  16. what a cute duck and such gorgeous colours on the water, makes lovely photos :)

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  17. Lovely choices for this weeks letter with a pretty picture !

    Have a nice ABC-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (ABC-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/abc-wednesday19-g/

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  18. I like the pontoon boat, so easy to board.

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  19. Loving your beach meditation picture -- soft always prevails! Wonderful. Everything is wonderful today (as usual). Even the top quote made me smile -- I would never have thought Eleanor Roosevelt and my Yoga teacher had anything in common, but she always tells us to love ourselves through our Yoga practice. Then we can better love others.)

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  20. I love the sunset colours and your critters. Enjoy your week, Carol!

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  21. Lover YOUR fence on the photo :-)

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  22. Everything about this post is just wonderful & makes me want to step on to the beach there to enjoy a sunset with you & Zoe!

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  23. Every time I see your blog, I long to visit Cape Ann.

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  24. Your ducky is darling! Lots of wonderfulness in your post. Thank you.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  25. beautiful pink sky! nice pontoon charter, too. :)

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  26. grand, indeed, as is always the case
    ROG, ABCW

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  27. It's always a joy to see your photos from a beach-side at the other side of the ocean... love from the European beach in the Netherlands!

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  28. All happy. Especially the critters: the tough one seeking food, the spoiled one playing on the beach, the ducky wucky. Your etegami art is wonderful!

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  29. You're right: Somewhere in this world of hard and jagged edges, there is always some softness. Happy haiku Friday!

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  30. I love that good old "duckie" feeling. I wonder why and how that saying got started?

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  31. "soft always prevails!" beautifully said! Lovely pictures! :)

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  32. I can see the shift in the light in your part of the world Carol! Love your haiku, that reminder of soft strength, is wonderful and delight in your etegami and looking for pics with your sweet Zoe! Have a beautiful weekend my haiku friend!

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  33. You have such pretty sunsets there on the cape. - I bet it would be fun to ride on the Pontoon boat. - Always sweet to see your little dog.

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  34. Your etegami is so cute this week. You have really mastered the technique. Mine is pretty puny, but the hiking boot from last week Buddy really wants framed....and that makes me feel good. All the water shots are so pretty. You live in a gorgeous part of the country though I bet your winters leave lots to be desired. Hope the water calms them down a bit. Hugs, genie

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  35. Good morning, Carol! I just wanted to stop back and say thank you for sharing your post. I love the egret photo and your sweet furbaby! Have a happy day and weekend!

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  36. I like your little ducky a lot! Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Diane

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  37. A great series of photos! Love the Ducky!
    Have a wonderful week-end!

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  38. Beautiful water images!! I loved the egret and also your sketches!!

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  39. Life is so good and beautiful in your world! Enjoy your weekend.

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  40. Loving your photos so much ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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  41. Great photos had to chuckle about being ducky! Pretty fun I'd say!

    Hugs Giggles

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  42. Nice pink sky - can't help but wonder if the lady is stuck on the boat!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. No Stewart ~ Louise opted not to get off the boat ~ She is 87 and playing it safe ~ thanks for asking ~ ^_^

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  43. Beautiful series of photos. Love your art pieces. Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  44. Hi!I like your egret's photo. Your Hlike is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. OMGosh these photos are excellent. Great subject and depth of field. Wonderful art too. Have a fabulous Sunday.

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  46. Beautiful pictures ! love your sketch !

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  47. I love the pink cast and boat on a clean slate of water.

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  48. Beautiful pictures, love the water, makes me want to go visit :)

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  49. The duck is adorable and I love your haiku and photographs!

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  50. A wonderful variety of beautiful scenes. And delightful sunset shadows on the water.
    P.S. Thank you for alerting me about my broken link on the the Shadow Shot Sunday blog. All fixed now.

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  51. Another lovely post packed full of interesting things....love the egret and your sketches too! :)

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  52. What a collection this week!
    Paloma / Mis Lucja https://mislucja.com/

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  53. dear carol, thank you for the gift of your generous friendship and the beauty you offer to all those around you. xo

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  54. Such a beautiful place! Wonderful photos and art work!

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  55. Gorgeous sunset! Looks like it was perfect weather for an excursion or a walk on the beach. Hope you are doing well and have a great week!

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  56. Adorable duck!! I've never heard of "etegami style" but it's quite lovely. Both of your sketchbook pages are lovely. :)

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