Through the Lens Week 56


Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.

~ Dorothy Thompson



  Blog posts may only be weekly for a short time. Am exploring my options. Enjoy.

We are linking with these creative bloggers:

Sky Watch Friday




All ages enjoying the puppet show about Earth Day at conservation site on Cape Ann MA.






'Earth Day Celebration at local conservation site on Cape Ann MA





A lobster buoy providing a creative photo on Cape Ann MA.
For Black and White Weekend.






A lovely scenic view on Cape Ann MA ~ boats beginning to be put in the waters.
For Scenic Weekends





Flowers blooming on Cape Ann MA ~ What a delight! For Black and White Wednesday.



The story behind these funky birds is I originally planted pansies and something ate them. I refused to put out another plant. So I looked in the garage to see what we had; thus, the
'funky birds' that always bring a smile to my face as I drive into the driveway.
For 'X' ~ Xtra Funky for Alphabe






A haiku honoring the Sun ~ center of our universe. For Haiku My Heart.







An intriguing sky on Cape Ann MA through the trees. For Sky Watch Friday.





Me and My Shadow on Cape Ann MA amazed the snow is essentially gone for the moment.
'The best for last.'




We are wishing you the best in each day.

Your posted comments are always a treasure to us.




Comments

  1. The buoy has an interesting shape. I like the balance of dark and light.

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  2. Hari OM
    Happy travels.... what a superb and eclectic array we have today! I know that moonlike sun only too well &*/.. it's not even that good here today. Had two weeks of fabby weather though, so can't complain. ...and be safe. YAMxx

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  3. Those birds in the flower pot look so cute, and you don't have to ever worry about something eating them. Have a wonderful day!

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  4. Wherever your travels take you I hope it's a wonderful time and a safe trip. I LOVE your quirky birds!!! The sun haiku is breathtaking, and sweet Artmuse dog is so pretty in pink.

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  5. Lovely photos! I had to laugh about the pansies and the birds. I've had entire plants disappear from my garden never to be seen again. We have a lot of different critters around here, sometimes they just uproot and sometimes the plant is completely gone. The birds look lovely in those pots though. :)

    And look at these daffodils... Ours have just come up and are beginning to bloom.

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  6. Hello Carol, I just love your funky birds. They are so cute.. Great shadow shot with you and Art Muse doggie.. Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  7. Awesome words...sunny, finally!...:)JP

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  8. Love the first photo and the reflections within, Carol!
    Enjoy your vacation. I look forward to your posts with photos from your vacation (if you wish).
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  9. The buoy is so unusual. The drifting reflections around it are magical. And love the boats on the water.

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  10. I especially like the composition of the dreary sky.

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  11. Great photos and I like all the signs that your area is getting warmer. The boats going into the water sound great - and the little dog is definitely the best!

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  12. That's a nice way to document the week. I like the boat and the poemette.

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  13. What a nice series of photos - it doesn't look like winter any more. Have a wonderful week!

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  14. Lovely feeling of spring. I like that big mural!

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  15. I like those Funky Birds! They won't fly away
    when you try to take their picture.

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  16. All your photos are lovely and inspiring. It is also very important to observe Earth Day!
    Wil, ABCW

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  17. My favourite is the one with funky birds

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  18. What a lovely post! Beautiful photos: my favourite is the boat painted green inside.
    Your haiku are always beautiful, and the little dog is really adorable. :)

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  19. Now I could even use those potted birds here in our no-yard! I like whimsical ! Beautiful Spring around Cape Ann ... And hope it lasts. Safe and fun travels!

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  20. Love your "funky birds" Someone was very creative!

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  21. Love your funky birds! Hope you enjoyed the Earth day celebrations.

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  22. Beautiful images, and I love your black and white choices!
    Safe travels,
    Merisi

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  23. Great collection Carol. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  24. Those funky birds are priceless!

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  25. Hi Carol, so glad it seems to be warming up in your part of the world (it means our temps are cooling down!). And lovely to see those beautiful flowers! X safe travels x

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  26. love the watery reflection shot!

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  27. Looks like a fun time celebrating Earth Day and I personally like the funky birds.

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  28. Those birds make me laugh too. Really like the buoy shot too.

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  29. I like your funky birds and you don't even have to water them! Glad to see the snow is gone. I guess they have to take the boats out of the water because the water freezes in the winter? I never thought about it before.

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  30. Hi Carol ~~ Things are looking good around your Cape. I like your funky toy tub. The neighbors or Civic Association don't complain? Art looks fine even though she misses the snow.
    We didn't go to Tibet. It could have been an add on but we opted to come home. I think it was 23 days, a long time.
    ..

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  31. Love those funky birds! Have a safe trip!

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  32. So good to catch up with you both and see what's happening on the Cape. The funky birds made me smile, too.

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  33. good taking the children to the gatherings to let them aware of mother earth,

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  34. I love your birds! I have some metal sunflowers that I bought when I got tired of the deer eating the real ones....

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  35. The birds in the flower pot are unique and lovely.


    Romi @ In the Way Everlasting

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  36. I'm partial to the painted sky for the Earth Day celebration. Brilliant!

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  37. I like your b&w shots, especially the flower photo!! Have a good weekend.

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  38. I love the funky birds idea! I, too, don't like plant pots. So much work, with predators and watering draining your time!

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  39. Black and white shots look great! I want to do that more with my photos. It makes me remember the photos of my grandparents.

    Happy weekend!

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  40. luv those funky birds, have a nice weekend

    much love...

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  41. Such a joyful haiku!!! Rise up, indeed!!! Have a grand weekend!

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  42. I absolutely love your funky birds!!!

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  43. Beautiful images and a nice haiku. Puppet show looks interesting. :)

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  44. Looks like you are enjoying Spring.

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  45. I'm sure that glistening sun is welcome after your long winter!

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  46. I love the sky through the trees. Pretty.

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  47. To rise up after a long winter is a feat indeed!

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  48. Wow, no more snow. Goes to show how long it has been since I last visited. I love what you did with your pots. lol

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  49. Beautiful haiku and photos, looks like a wonderful Earth Day celebration!

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  50. nice to see that winter is behind you and you are all wrapped up in the arms of SPRING!

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  51. It looks like it was a wonderful celebration! Love those funky birds.

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