Through the Lens Week

Through the lens I see the beauty of the moment.

(Scroll down for Thursday links)

Cape Ann MA ~ for Happy Blue Monday, Our World Tuesday and Water World Wednesday links



Haiku for Carpe Diem Haiku link ~ prompts ~ 'willow leaves, straw bundles, goose



Cows on rural part of Cape Ann MA for Rurality Blog Hop link



'S' for Scarecrow' for Alphabe Thursday link

Folks on Cape Ann MA are beginning to decorate for Autumn Season



'S' for Alphabe Thursday Link ~ 'Scarves Galore' at local Cape Ann MA craft show.



We are wishing you the best in each day. xo


Your posted comments delight us each day, Thanks.




QUOTE TO PONDER: 'Why can we not honor the innocence in one another?'  - 365 Tao ~ Deng Ming-Dao

Location: Cape Ann, Rockport, MA 01966, USA

Comments

  1. ChèvrefeuilleSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Wonderful post Carol I like your haiku. It's ok to post three haiku in one

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  2. Maggie GraceSeptember 22, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Your parting quote is wonderful. Beautiful haiku and loved your tribute to JzB's moose and goose!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    So moose and goose have migrated from the midwest to the east coast, have they? :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    love the fall reflections in your haiku / saw a flock of geese today winging their way south

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  5. DeniseinVASeptember 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    You saw some lovely things through your lens this week. And I always enjoy your haiku.

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  6. Travel With LuluSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    I'm an American living in England. I don't know Massachusetts well, but the coast and the cows look a lot like England :) Lovely captures :)

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  7. NancySeptember 23, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    I love the scarves... :) Have a lovely week Carol.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I love you haiku Carol and the images add an extra delight. Thank you :)

    summer birds have flown

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  9. Icy BCSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    This is just gorgeous, Carol! Every picture paints a vivid scene!

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  10. MarkSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Bless the willow leaves as they fall. Bless us all...

    Shedding Willow

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  11. SmilingSallySeptember 23, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Carol,

    It's interesting that you know someone connected to Norman Rockwell.

    Thanks for being so faithful to Blue Monday, and for sharing your blue.

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  12. joanneSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    the autumn skies are so blue and clear - everything looks so crisp.....you always have a unique way of expressing yourself....

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  13. rainfield61September 23, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Through you eyes we see beautiful moments.

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  14. GranthamLynnSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Great pics.

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  15. JazzbumpaSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    like willow leaves
    air born on the eastbound wind
    moose and goose wander

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  16. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Fun post- cool scarecrow, and your haiku is wonderful!

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  17. Susan CookSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful pictures - Love your haiku - & the scarecrow it so cute :)

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  18. MarleenSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Love the scarecrow!

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  19. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Love all your pics this week! Beautiful Blue Monday one at the top!

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  20. Sylvia KSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Terrific captures for the week, Carol!! I love the scarecrow, too! Thanks for sharing!
    Hope you have a great week!

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  21. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 23, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful. I love this time of year when the beaches quiet down.

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  22. UnknownSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada

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  23. Karen LakisSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful shots of Cape Ann! I love those scarves - never can have enough!

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  24. RajeshSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Fantastic set of images.

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  25. RandiSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful captures and I love your haiku!

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  26. Heather WildeSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    What fabulous variety - the spice of life.

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  27. Fun60September 23, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Love that first picture, it has such a calming effect.

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  28. NatureFootstepSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    a beautiful beach you share today. :)

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  29. BarbSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    The more I see scarecrows, the more I want one for myself! I like the colorful scarves. (Yes - in answer to your question - we usually get snow in Sept (it will melt in a day or 2).

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  30. JoyfulSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely photos and I enjoyed your haiku!

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  31. eileeninmdSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    More beautiful and scenic shots of Cape Ann. Love the scarecrow, I guess it is time to decorate for Autumn! The scarves are very pretty. Lovely images, have a happy week!

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  32. ~ NoelleSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    awesome photos :)
    thanks for sharing

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  33. AlSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Very pretty photos - I especially love the beach.

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  34. Yogi♪♪♪September 23, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I love your shots and your goose haiku is the greatest

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  35. IndraniSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Lovely! Loved those scarves.

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  36. Little Wandering WrenSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Hi Carol
    I can picture you dressed in your best scarf taking the most wonderful photos - love the scarecrow!
    Wrenx

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  37. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Happy autumn! Your post is both peaceful and seasonal. I love the pretty colors of the scaves

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Just gorgeous.

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  39. MarkSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    What would a harvest be without straw bundles?

    No Barley Straw

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  40. Phil SladeSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Love the smiley scarecrow Carol.

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  41. My name is RietSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I love your different photo's for the season or a meme. Hve a nice day.

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  42. JimSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Just fantastic.

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  43. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    The views caught through your lens....simply lovely! (I do have to say that your cute scarecrow...looks more inviting than intimidating :o)
    Thank you for visiting :o)

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  44. 21 WitsSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Such a sweet faced doggie! I am a fan of scarecrows and yours is cute, as are all your photos here, very nice collection!

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  45. LmkazmierczakSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Love your post heralding Fall♫ Thanks for visiting me♫

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  46. Kim, USASeptember 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    It's very beautiful! So good that we could capture the moment with our lenses, awesome!

    Thank you for joining Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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  47. jesh StGSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Now that could be the beach where I live 20 min. away from (California)! Beautiful colors, Carol!

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  48. Bhavesh ChhatbarSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Such joyous photos!

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  49. Lina GustinaSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Wonderful series, your photos and haiku :)
    Thanks for your visit.

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  50. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Poor Goose looking for Moose! Hope she finds him!

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  51. MarkSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Maybe goose is looking in the wrong place?

    Tin Drums and Geese

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  52. Granny-GuruSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Love your photos and haiku. What a beautiful way to combine two art forms.

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  53. SarahBethSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Back again to say hello to Mr. Scarecrow!

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  54. Rocky Mountain WomanSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    lovely haiku and beautiful captures!

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  55. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Wonderful creative captures! Love the cows and scarecrow!

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  56. Eden House News and viewsSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I so should have done my scarf collection each one tells a story .

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  57. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Wow just look at all of those pretty scarves! :)

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  58. fredamansSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    That boat in the first one is just missing its' jollyroger!

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  59. fredamansSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    That boat in the first one is just missing its' jollyroger!

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I'm counting down the days until scarf weather! Fall, oh, fall, how I love it!

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Cows are always so quintessentially rural, aren't they?? I'm so glad you came by to share on Rurality Blog Hop #33!

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  62. UnknownSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Fabulous pictures,Carol and your Haiku us beautiful!

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  63. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Had to read that last one twice. Nod to Jinsky. Love it.

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  64. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Had to read the last one twice. Loved it. A nod to Jinsky!

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  65. JennyOctober 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    If you put one of those stunning scarves on the scarecrow, than he would look super stylish... Or super silly... (((winkwink)))

    Either way, this was a spectacular post for the letter "S"!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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