Through the Lens Week 60


'Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination.'
~ Mary Oliver




We are linked with these creative bloggers: 




Beauty in nature on Cape Ann MA in black and white for Black and White Weekend link





Spring time on Cape Ann MA for Scenic Weekends link





The owner of the Red Boat I photograph frequently ~ Tis 'boating season' for Our World Tuesday link





'Row, row your boat!' for Black and White Wednesday link





'B' for Beauty of nature for Alphabe Thursday link





Haiku for Haiku My Heart link ~ Life is always filled with movement and love.





Beautiful sky and flowers for Sky Watch Friday link







'Georgia' on her mind?' ~ Little beach girl enjoying the freedom. 'Best for Last'



We are wishing you delight in your days. xo

Your posted comments are a treasure to us. Thanx!





Comments

  1. Beautiful collection! I love the flowering bushes and trees and the adorable little beach girl. Have a wonderful week, Carol!

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  2. Hari OM
    The place is blossoming!!! Huggies to you and AMD... YAM xx

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  3. Such a beautiful back and white springtime photo. The blossoms are lovely.

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  4. Love those blossoms on the hanging branches. Boatjng season is exciting.

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  5. Very lovely photos, Carol. LOVE the second one especially. You've captured Springtime well! :)

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  6. Beautiful flowering tree. Love the last shot.

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  7. oh so nice to see your Spring blossoms :-)

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  8. Very pretty! Several of these remind me of the cherry blossoms in Washington.

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  9. Love the Mary Oliver quote, Haiku, gorgeous photos and oh yes you did save the best for last! Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Lovely photos of nature's splendor, Carol. I love'em all. The last one has a stunner in it.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  11. A great series of very beautiful scenery and flowers but the little dog on the sand is definitely best!

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  12. You certainly did save the best until last.

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  13. Thank you, Carol! I like all your photos, but the Harbour is my favourite! Have a great week.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  14. Beautiful flowers indeed, but of course, Artmuse is always a favorite!! Great captures for the day! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead -- both of you!!

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  15. The last picture of the beach is sweet. Your furry muse has the look of a cuddly teddy bear.

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  16. Thanks for your beautiful post! I like that harbour!
    Wil, ABCW team

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  17. Hello Carol, I love your beach girl, so sweet! The blossoms and trees are lovely in Cape Ann. Beautiful post, enjoy your week ahead!

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  18. It definitely looks like spring. Artmuse Dog looks so happy on that beach!

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  19. the flowers are amazingly beautiful but i love the dog best. thanks for visiting. :)

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  20. Nice pictures, exquisite spring flowers, a delight !! Beautiful scenery!

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  21. Wonderful spring blossoms!

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  22. Hi! Nice captures. I like the spring time photo very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. what really lovely photos of the warm seasons coming! I could watch the boats every day and never tire of seeing them moving across the waters...I understand well how Artmuse dog is feeling when at the beach:)
    PS-thank you dear one for the reiki healing thoughts from afar XO

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  24. Such wonderful images to view this evening, love your dog. So cute!

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  25. Sweetness all the way around here....the beautiful blossoms, the sky, the boating area...AND the best for last! What a sweetie.

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  26. And a lovely spring indeed. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  27. Hello, Carol l Mckenna.

    Your wonderful photographic works, with which you give us some beautiful moments to share them through your blog.

    Congratulations and warm greetings from Gran Canaria - (Espña) Canary Islands.

    See you soon ....

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  28. It's beautiful up there right now. I couldn't help buy wonder if the owner of the red boat knows you're taking pictures? You did save the best for last! Such a cutie.

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  29. I am so happy that you two are enjoying Springtime at last. The Haiku is especially lovely (poignant and applicable ) . Thank you for another lovely post.

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  30. Lots of beautiful shots today Carol, you're getting ready for summer, I can tell with that last beach shot with the gorgeous artmuse dog ^..^ having fun!
    Have a great week
    Wren x

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  31. She surely is the best! Lovely flowers, too..I'm glad you are having a wonderful spring.

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  32. Love the flowers! And, of course, the always adorable ArtMuse Dog makes a sweet beach girl!

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  33. Beautiful pictures ! but my favorite is your little beach girl !

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  34. I love all the photos but those black/white images are so stunning. Always good to see you here. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend.

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  35. Great shots of spring and your little friend on the beach!

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  36. The guy in the boat looks very relaxed :-)

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  37. Great shots. I love your boats shots. I want to live on a house boat. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Those branches of blossoms are so amazingly full. Things are abundant in your area. First the snow and now the blossoms.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  39. Those pink blossoms are spectacular.

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  40. Cute dog, and I love those pink flowers!

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  41. Oh those fluffy, beautiful trees!

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  42. Hello Carol! I love your haiku this week... all there for the giving. That last line is so true. And I love seeing that sweet little beach girl, the best for last indeed! Have a great weekend!

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  43. A fun romp -- all there for the giving and taking. A certain balance.

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  44. No beauty without pain, no pain without beauty...

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  45. What a beautiful series Carol, your photos of the trees are really quite spectacular.

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  46. And so we imagine how the world is in B&W and in colors.

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  47. Lovely springtime shots from your part of the world.

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  48. I thought you were going to come here for the winter! As always, your photos are sooooo excellent,

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  49. That Mary Oliver quote is really beautiful.

    Thank you for sharing the bounty of all the blessings that surround you!

    Your links always make my heart feel lighter!

    Bless you!

    Hugs and A+

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  50. Love those pink flowers! Beautiful!

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  51. Your beach baby looks as if she is enjoying herself

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