Week Through the Lens 55

'I have woven a parachute out of every thing broken.'
~ William Stafford




We are linked this week with these creative bloggers:






'Through the glass darkly' ~ Our World on Cape Ann MA









'Prompt' ~ 'Wild Violets'  ~ I did an 'ad lib' and chose 'shrinking violets' ~ Wild I am.



A sparrow hawk, I believe visited us on Cape Ann MA





Bicycles actually standing up; rather than just thrown on the ground. I was amazed!
'W' for wheels for Alphabe link





Unique sky one night this week on Cape Ann MA ~ Dazzling light through dark clouds.





If it is not 'snow' this year then it is a 'week of rain' predicted. Fun,fun, fun!





The 'best' for last ~ She is about to 'nod off' as you can see from her eyes.





We are wishing you a delightful week. xo

Your posted comments are most appreciated. thanks!





Comments

  1. mickApril 20, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    All great photos - I especially like the way you have framed that first view - but I agree - the last is the best! So cute!

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  2. colleenApril 20, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    shrinking violets shinning today and time tide do not wait really stands out and makes me think.

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  3. Photo CacheApril 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    What a cute doggie. What's her name?

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  4. ValerieApril 20, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    It is good to view life and our surroundings from different perspectives - especially for photography! ArtMuseDog sure is cute! (Thank you for dropping by my blog Carol)

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  5. ManiparnaApril 20, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Loved the photos. the violet haiku is really beautiful... :-)

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  6. AlApril 20, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    A lovely series of photos. I always look forward to my weekly look at Artmuse Dog!

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  7. Blog It Or Lose ItApril 20, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Another post with such wonderful variety!
    Scritches to the muse --

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 20, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Art Muse dog does look sleepyy in that photo! I see he has a favorite blanket--so sweet! Two lovely haiku --I know a fellow blogger visiting Japan this week and sharing photos on facebook.

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  9. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Lovely shots and a beautiful quote!

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  10. JaniceApril 20, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Like your violet haiga.

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  11. eileeninmdApril 21, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    I love your sweet Art Muse, she needs her beauty rest.. We are having a lot of rain this week too, I have to keep telling myself April showers bring May flowers.. Lovely haiku and images.. Have a happy week!

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  12. Linda KunsmanApril 21, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    your photos and haikus are always so enjoyable carol, and yes, a dose of Art muse dog is a sweet end to the post:) Here's wishing you some sunny days!

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  13. MarkApril 21, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    When violets shrink, I wonder if we are being warned?

    Wild Violets

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  14. Yamini MacLeanApril 21, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Hari Om
    ...either that or AMD is a bit 'MAD" at the flashy beast pointed her way again! Nice series showing the lift of spring at Cape Ann... YAM xx

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  15. RitaApril 21, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    You know it's spring when you see the bicycles out! ;)

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  16. Jutta.K.April 21, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    The first photo is exceptional !
    The other shots I also like very much!
    Artmusedog is so cute ♥
    Greetings

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  17. Linda KayApril 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Some great photos today, like the first one under the stone bench. But of course Artmuse dog is the best! He does look very sleepy.

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  18. RajeshApril 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Wonderful series of images.

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  19. JKWApril 21, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Cape Ann is a most beautiful place and you always capture it perfectly. Blessings, Janet

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  20. ShadowApril 22, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    The Hawk! Love me those birds....

    And for us it's a rainy cloudy yellow leaves falling.

    Have a Happy Week!

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  21. AnonymousApril 22, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    awesome images :-)

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  22. EG CameraGirlApril 22, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    It truly is amazing that the bikes were standing!

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 22, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Oh yes you are a wild one Carol! Wildly creative! Loved the violet haiku a lot. Glad you took creative liberties with the theme. Thanks for everything in the post. Beautiful all as always, plus your words make me think! And that's a good thing.

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  24. GreenComotionApril 22, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Carol,
    The view of the water and the other photos in this post are very beautiful.
    I thank you for posting pictures of bicycles, for I truly love bicycles.
    Yes, real utilitarian bicycles used to (and still do) have stands.
    Somewhere along the way, out went the fenders and the kickstand, perhaps in the name of weight reduction, but I simply don't get it :)

    Happy Earth Day!
    Have a Beautiful Day!!
    Peace :)

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  25. TomApril 22, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    A great collection Carol. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  26. SarahBethApril 23, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    All great photos -- love the first one and it is amazing to see the bikes standing up! They must have learned to take care of their belongings! And, of course, ArtMuse Dog is the sweetest one of all :)

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  27. The Artful DivaApril 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I like the natural "frame" you found in the first shot!

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  28. AnnesphamilyApril 23, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Sweet photos Carol! Your precious helper looks sleepy! LOL! A long day makes one fur friend tired! Always wonderful to see you here. Hugs, Anne

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  29. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 23, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    I have a Sparrow Hawk hanging around my place. Such a gorgeous capture of a beautiful bird...

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  30. JimApril 23, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    A wonderful post, Carol. Makes the cold and snowy winters all worth it doesn't it!!
    Art looks like she is about to go where I do when I sit for very long, '_____land'.
    And those bikes, yes, they are parked nicely and neatly.
    ..

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  31. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Love the perspective in that first shot. What a cute photo of your sweet pup!

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  32. BettyApril 24, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    I didn't see snow in any of your photographs and that's a good sign! You did save the best for last!

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  33. Su-sieee! MacApril 25, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    Your first photo is awesome. It's nice to know that someone else will bend low to take a photo of the world through a bench's portal. :-)

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  34. Joseph PulikotilApril 25, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Hello greetings and good wishes.

    Building a parachute out of broken things is a wonderful idea. When things are broken we get perplexed, shocked and frustrated. A parachute or positive thinking will help us land safely on the ground and we will be able to find a solution to fix the broken thing and solve our problems.

    Lovely photos.

    Best wishes

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  35. J CApril 25, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    All the photos are awesome. I really like "lips tasting raindrops"...i can taste/feel that thought. BTW I got an email from A.M. Dog. She said she wants to come live with me. Honest! Really! ;)

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  36. A Bit of the BlarneyApril 27, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful haikus. We have certainly had April Showers here. And it shows its handy work in all the beautiful flowers!!! Have a grand week!

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  37. MarkApril 27, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Time is certainly not waiting for me!

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  38. CynthiaApril 28, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    I like the sky photo. It looks like a storm is rolling in. And of course, Miss Sleepy Dog, though her eyes are still quite bright.

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  39. Sandra @ Sandra's ArkApril 29, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    That one of Artmuse is splendid

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