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.

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Comments

  1. DragonstarApril 26, 2015 at 3:42 AM

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

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  2. Yamini MacLeanApril 26, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    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. JeanneApril 26, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    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. CarverApril 26, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    I love the funky birds!

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  5. Linda KunsmanApril 26, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    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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  6. KamyriaApril 26, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    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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  7. eileeninmdApril 26, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    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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  8. jp@A Green RidgeApril 26, 2015 at 6:53 PM

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

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  9. GreenComotionApril 26, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    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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  10. RobertNApril 27, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Beautiful post.

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  11. Gemma WisemanApril 27, 2015 at 5:48 AM

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

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  12. Kenneth Cole SchneiderApril 27, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I especially like the composition of the dreary sky.

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  13. mickApril 27, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    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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  14. colleenApril 27, 2015 at 5:41 PM

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

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  15. Photo CacheApril 27, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Safe travels and enjoy!

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  16. AlApril 27, 2015 at 9:25 PM

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

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  17. RajeshApril 27, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Wonderful series of images.

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  18. AnonymousApril 28, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Lovely feeling of spring. I like that big mural!

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  19. Phil SladeApril 28, 2015 at 2:43 AM

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

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  20. Reader WilApril 28, 2015 at 3:58 AM

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

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  21. ShwetaApril 28, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    My favourite is the one with funky birds

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  22. Sara - Villa EmiliaApril 28, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    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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  23. Sharon WagnerApril 28, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    No snow here either. Thank god!

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 28, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    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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  25. Linda W.April 28, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Love your "funky birds" Someone was very creative!

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  26. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersApril 29, 2015 at 4:23 AM

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

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  27. MerisiApril 29, 2015 at 11:44 AM

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

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  28. TomApril 29, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Great collection Carol. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  29. AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Those funky birds are priceless!

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  30. OhmydearestsApril 29, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    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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  31. AdrienneApril 29, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    love the watery reflection shot!

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  32. NickiApril 29, 2015 at 9:11 PM

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

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  33. abriannaApril 29, 2015 at 9:46 PM

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

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  34. BettyApril 29, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    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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  35. JimApril 29, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    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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  36. LindaApril 30, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Love those funky birds! Have a safe trip!

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  37. MaggieApril 30, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    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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  38. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 30, 2015 at 3:30 AM

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

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  39. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 30, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    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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  40. RomiApril 30, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    The birds in the flower pot are unique and lovely.


    Romi @ In the Way Everlasting

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  41. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 30, 2015 at 4:11 PM

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

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  42. Photo CacheApril 30, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful art work for Earth Day.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  43. Spare Parts and PicsApril 30, 2015 at 10:33 PM

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

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  44. Jenn JilksMay 1, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    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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  45. KayniMay 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    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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  46. BuckeroomamaMay 1, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    I love the flowers in b/w!

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  47. Gillena CoxMay 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    luv those funky birds, have a nice weekend

    much love...

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  48. A Bit of the BlarneyMay 1, 2015 at 12:23 PM

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

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  49. J CMay 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I absolutely love your funky birds!!!

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  50. payal agarwalMay 1, 2015 at 1:12 PM

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

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  51. gmaMay 1, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Looks like you are enjoying Spring.

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  52. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

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

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  53. fredamansMay 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    I love the sky through the trees. Pretty.

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  54. MarkMay 1, 2015 at 5:26 PM

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

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  55. Su-sieee! MacMay 1, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    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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  56. LauraMay 3, 2015 at 5:57 PM

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

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  57. rebeccaMay 3, 2015 at 10:28 PM

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

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  58. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 1:13 PM

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

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