Through the Lens Week


Through the lens I see bloggers once again able to comment on my blog whether you have g+ or not. I love my commenters. xxx
Look real closely they are the hind legs of deer leaving our back yard (which is conservation land)  They have been coming up our steep and winding  driveway for several days for Rurality Thursday Blog Hop link.
Zen like photo (minimalist) for 'Z' for Alphabe Thursday link.

Tan Renga for Carpe Diem Haiku ~ team work ~ completing a haiku of one person to make a 'tan renga') ~ 






Local Cape Ann MA lobsterman working hard for a living. For Our World Tuesday link.





Veteran's Day in MA and a special tribute to honor those veterans in my life who chose to serve or are currently serving.Whether you are a 'dove' or 'hawk', very few like war or being a warrior ~ they learned to be a warrior in order not to fight.
My much loved veterans, Sean P Murphy, Peter G. Murphy, Walter T. Murphy, J. Carlton Macauley, Paul G. Ronco and all those not named. We honor you and thank you. xxx




For Happy Blue Monday link ~ a slightly tattered American flag with an amazing blue sky on Cape Ann MA.

Tan Renga for Carpe Diem Haiku link. Also Creative Everyday link.





We wish you the best in each day. xxx

Your comments are a treasure to us. Thanks, ^_^




QUOTE TO PONDER: 'All change is a miracle to contemplate, but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.'
~ Henry David Thoreau

Comments

  1. betty-NZNovember 10, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Those are some great shots! What a site to see the deer in your yard!

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  2. ~✽Mumsy✽~November 10, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful photos..The tattered flag is still a great representation!

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  3. Pamela GordonNovember 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    A lovely tribute and some great shots of 'life' as it goes on. Thank you for visiting and your kind comment. Blessings. Pamela

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  4. Our photosNovember 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Nice photos!
    Have a nice monday! RW & SK

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  5. Lina GustinaNovember 11, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful tribute, Carol. We celebrated the Heroes Day yesterday (Nov, 10th).
    Enjoying your other shots too.

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  6. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    What a nice tribute! Lovely photos.

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  7. Stewart MNovember 11, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    That flag seems to have seen some wind. Today is the anniversary of the end of WW1 - so its important here as well.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  8. bj November 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Lovely shots....and a nice tribute for Veterans Day.
    Over from Smiling Sally's...

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  9. Icy BCNovember 11, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful tribute, and a great post, Carol!

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  10. SmilingSallyNovember 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Carol,

    Shame on the flyers of the tattered flag; they should know better. A flag should never be allowed to fall to such disrepair.

    I spotted your deer; how sweet. I hope they don't eat your plants.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  11. rainfield61November 11, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Through the lens, I am a recognizable Rainfield again.

    Feel so good.

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  12. The Quintessential MagpieNovember 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Your image of the tattered flag reminds me of the War of 1812 when Francis Scott Key looked through the glare of rockets to see the battle flag over the fort still flying and wrote our national anthem as a tribute. I believe that was Ft. McHenry in Maryland if me Roy serves me corretly.

    Happy Blue Monday and Happy Veterans Day!

    xo

    Sheila

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  13. IleanaNovember 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful photos ! Great tribute for Veterans Day.
    Greatings from Romania!

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  14. SarahBethNovember 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Whether tattered or perfect, our flag stands proud!
    Lobsterman -- I had one of those Live Maine Lobsters recently... oh so delicious!

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  15. LeoviNovember 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful, exquisite tribute! A lovely photos!

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  16. Seams2BeNovember 11, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful post.

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  17. AtreyeeNovember 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Lovely completion of the Tan Renga and I agree :-)

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  18. maryaustriaNovember 11, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Wonderful photos and an amazing tribute!

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  19. Sylvia KNovember 11, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    A wonderful post and beautiful tribute! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. eileeninmdNovember 11, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    A nice tribute for Veterans Day! The lobsterman looks cold! Cool having deer in your yard, they are cute visitors. Have a happy week!

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  21. mickNovember 11, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful photos - I especially like the one of the harbor and the fisherman in his boat.

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  22. Judy HartmanNovember 11, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I especially like your zen-like photo, and what a lovely tribute to our veterans!

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  23. LauraNovember 11, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    beautiful as always dear Carol… we had a 3 point buck just standing in our front yard the other day… he was majestic!

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  24. Linda KunsmanNovember 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    lovely photos and a really beautiful watercolor illustration Carol!

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  25. AlNovember 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    A nice tribute to our veterans and a great series of photos. I was unable to comment for a while, as I'm not willing to use Google+ (or any other of those types of sites).

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  26. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I have been having trouble commenting. I hope this goes through. You are such an inspiration!

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  27. SandyCarlsonNovember 11, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Thank you for this astounding post!

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  28. brudbergNovember 12, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Wonderful .. love your completion... (I have some problem visiting your page sometimes... my PC locks up).. works today :-)

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  29. AnniNovember 12, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I'm quite surprised that you are allowed to have a flag that looks so worn! It's not really a tribute to you country when it looks like that.
    But a nice blog post, as always!

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  30. Fun60November 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    As far as I am aware, flags are not removed when they are old and worn but I can't remember when you are supposed to renew them. I wonder how the lobster fishing went and whether he found any in his lobster pots.

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  31. moondustwriterNovember 12, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Great reflections of the autumn time when life prepares for winter.
    Your tribute to Veterans was sweet. Few of us who served wanted war.

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  32. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I always enjoy your combination posts, Carol. I leave refreshed!

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  33. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 12, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I love fall's little foragers!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Oh! That is a lovely image captured of stocking up for the winters and overall, lovely photographs. :-)
    -HA

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  35. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    such a beautiful inspiration!

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  36. LollyNovember 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    super cute capping verse to the tan renga.

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  37. AnnesphamilyNovember 13, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    A wonderful tribute and so many lovely photos. Have a great week and thanks for sharing with all of us.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Lovely Tan Renga Carol and your images all compliment them so well!

    This Dark Autumn Night

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  39. Gillena CoxNovember 13, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    came in to read the (Rheumatologe) tan renga and was treated to other lovely things

    much love...

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  40. CarolNovember 13, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Great photos again!!!! Love your art too. Have a great week ♥

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  41. Sallie (FullTime-Life)November 13, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful tribute for Veteran's Day (and any day) and I love your nature pictures...how lovely to have deer in your yard!

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  42. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    The elk are beginning to move down a bit which always means winter is on the way.

    lovely shots...

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  43. JazzbumpaNovember 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Great post today.

    Wonderful pix, and nice completion on the tan renga.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  44. AnonymousNovember 13, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Love your tan renga AND your images!!

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  45. CarlettaNovember 13, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    I, of course,love the deer! They are my favorite backyard visitors.
    Your artistic tribute is lovely!
    I love seeing a flag waving in the wind but that one definitely needs to be retired.

    Glad you've gone back to this comment form. Google+ does not afford the anonymity some of us prefer. i.e.the use of our last name.

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  46. lissaNovember 13, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I like that zen photo, wonderful capture.

    have a great day.

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  47. LeoviNovember 14, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Wonderful capture, nice photos!

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  48. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    What a lovely post! I love the poems as always.

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  49. LmkazmierczakNovember 14, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Simple and serene...Thanks for putting out such a thoughtful blog♫♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/out-the-window/

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  50. MaronNovember 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Love your photos. Thee deer are so nice and I do love the stark zen of the branches….

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  51. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    What wonderful visitors! I love when I get to see those beautiful creatures. That blue sky certainly is very zen-like.

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  52. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Their tails are down, but look like when they''re up, they would look like white flags waving as they run... Thank you for coming by to share on Rurality Blog Hop #40!

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  53. GattinaNovember 14, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I like your "Zen" picture !

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  54. AnonymousNovember 14, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    thanks for a lovely moment - the tan renga finishes a joy to read and your photographs, beautiful.

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  55. genieNovember 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I am so glad the deer are safe roaming about your winding driveway. We have them here on the property, and we do NOT want anyone coming near them or the turkeys that live in the woods, too. Such a nice piece of rural life. genie

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  56. Eden House News and viewsNovember 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    What a pleasure to visit you again

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  57. JudieNovember 14, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I adore your "zen" photo, Carol!!

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  58. RamblingNovember 14, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Lovely photos.

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  59. fredamansNovember 14, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    That poor flag has seen better days!

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  60. LolaNovember 15, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Always such a great pleasure to view all your beautiful images!

    Have a great weekend too!

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  61. Susan AndersonNovember 15, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful words and photos, as always. I especially loved your Veteran's Day tribute.

    =)

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  62. Sally in WANovember 17, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Nice set of shots this week!

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  63. AnonymousNovember 21, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Perfect ending to the haiku.

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  64. JennyDecember 4, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    It would be incredible to see all those deer right in your backyard...

    I love the simplicity of your zen-like photograph!

    Thanks for linking to the letter "Z".

    A+

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