WEEKEND THROUGH THE LENS 40


'But in every walk with nature one receives far more than he sees.' ~ John Muir



'Sea Smoke' over Cape Ann MA Harbor ~ just yesterday and today snow showers. This is when I wonder why I am not a 'snow bird'.


Haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai ~ prompt ~ games




'Herself' posing and attentive to her surroundings. She has on her Winter coat ~ and has such great posture ~ I think she, perhaps, does Yoga when I am doing so myself. Ya think?
A bit 'blurry' for Sunday Stills challenge.





On a sunnier but cold day on Cape Ann MA ~ Brrr ~ Winter is here





'ArtMuse Dog' ~ A watercolor sketch ~ Have struggled for several years to capture her 'essence' in a sketch or painting ~ maybe I did it ~ It is not a great watercolor and needs work but was glad to get closer to portraying her essence.





'Ice' on storm door on Cape Ann MA ~ Winter is among us for next few months.
We are sharing with:

 Black and White Weekend
Camera Critters
Saturday Critters
Scenic Weekend
Sunday Sketches
Sunday Stills
Carpe Diem Haiku



We are sending you lots of love, hope and joy for each day.

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Comments

  1. TomJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Lovely scenes. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  2. Stewart MJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Love that sea smoke - if anything, I'd go the other way - I'd love to move to somewhere (in Australia!) that has more of a winter than we do in Melbourne.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. maryaustriaJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Gorgeous shots! My favorite is the first one! The quote is so true!
    A great painting!

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  4. DragonstarJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    I love your picture of Sea Smoke. I'd not heard of this phenomenon, so I had to look it up. I'm familiar with a similar happening on lakes, but this was new to me. Thanks for the education

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  5. Alexa TJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Wonderful quote, indeed! And so beautiful aspects in pictures, the watercolour sketch is stunning and so, so lovely! With best regards for the New Year of 2015! All the best and a very sunny day and weekend!

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  6. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Hari Om
    Superb shots again Carol - AMD certainly has great posture!!! That top shot is....a TOP shot &*> YAM xx

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  7. Linda KunsmanJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I know how cold it is but even so, just seeing the water makes me happy! You did a great job capturing Artmuse dog in watercolor Carol. Stay warm!

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  8. Linda KayJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Your pictures are lovely, and being a Yorkie owner myself, I always enjoy your pictures of your dog.

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  9. The Artful DivaJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I think your little water color is delightful!

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  10. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I love the pose of 'herself' and the first shot. Have a lovely weekend.

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  11. eileeninmdJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely images, Carol! The sea smoke is a beautiful capture.. And Art Muse is adorable. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Stay warm, have a happy weekend!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    WOW! That first photograph is gorgeous! So beautiful and magical. Thank you for explaining it too. I like your watercolor sketch of your dog too--very very sweet face :)

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  13. Linda W.January 10, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    I like your last shot of the ice patterns on the storm door. And the watercolor of your little dog is really good.

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  14. DeniseinVAJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Lovely post and photos. I especially loved the one of ArtMuse in her spiffy winter coat. She looked rather elegant in her pose.

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  15. Gerald (SK14)January 10, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    the snow has just arrived here - all the best

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  16. Su-sieee! MacJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    I like your point of view. Have I said that before? I'll probably repeat it again. :-) Your sketch does capture the essence of herself.

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  17. IdaJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Nice post. Cute little dog and some great winter scenes.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I love the sea smoke and the ice. We had a snowstorm during the night and got maybe 6 inches of snow. I wish you a peaceful Sunday.

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  19. AlJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    That sea smoke shot is magnificent - if I headed south I'd miss those cold, snowy days. And of course ArtMuse Dog is cute as always. Your John Muir quote is perfect - I'll be posting photos from his woods tomorrow.

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  20. Lisabella RussoJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    I think your watercolor of her is darling! She does have excellent posture in that sweet photo too. Lovely photographs!

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  21. B i r g i t t aJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Very nice haiku :)

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  22. Karla B January 11, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    What a lovely post!

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  23. ChristineJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    wonderful capture of the ice on the storm door! Happy SS Carol!

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  24. CynthiaJanuary 11, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Lovely photos as always! Your haiku is wonderful and it's so good to see you! xo

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  25. Alexandra MacVeanJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Your doggy is SO cute! Love the little jacket. Also adore the little sketch you did. So wonderful to see you back here at SS! You've been missed. Have a wonderful week! :)

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  26. MarkJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Sometimes when you play well, you keep playing on and on and on!

    One More Round of Poker

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  27. vesselsmemoriesJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Beautiful photography, Carol! I'm seeing a lot of sea smoke along the coast of NH, too! Happy New Year.

    Dawn
    "A Place for Pictures and Memories"

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  28. ChèvrefeuilleJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Gorgeous post Carol a beautiful haiku and that photo of the ice on the storm door is awesome.

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Your sweet pup has wonderful posture! She is proud of herself as she should be and it shows. The ice door is lovely, as is the whole post.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Awesome post.... your photos are all lovely but I do love Ice on Storm doors...your haiku inspired me...my mind was blank today:) thanks

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  31. brudbergJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Love the haiku.. And the pics are poetry themselves.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    A lovely post and haiku.

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  33. Little Wandering WrenJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Happy New Year - may 2015 be full of some wonderful treats for you both! Hope you are not in your winter woolies for too long, beautiful as it seems through your lens, and Art Muse Dog does looks delightful in her coat :)
    Wren x

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  34. RobertNJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful post.

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