THROUGH THE LENS WEEK 65

'The greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, to be understood and touched by them. The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand and touch another person.'
~ Virginia Satir






We are sharing and linking with these creative bloggers:

Blue Monday, Our World Tuesday, Black and White Wednesday, Alphabe Thursday, Haiku My Heart, Sky Watch Friday, Saturday Critters and Camera Critters  and Straight Out of the Camera Sunday ~ Sunday Sketches ~  All devoted, bloggers with creative posts, haiku and photography ~ Enjoy.



Blue sky, blue ocean, blue sail covers in Rockport MA ~ Still Cape Ann MA





On a good day on Cape Ann MA in 'our world' you will see many different boats and even ships.





Storm clouds? over Cape Ann MA recently ~ very grey sky. Light is always there ~ despite the clouds.





F ~ Flowers on Cape Ann MA for Alphabe





We have had quite the range of skies on Cape Ann MA ~ Climate change?





A Haiku for you and Haiku My Heart





Look at those 'alert ears' ~ Sweet and loving animals.


First the watercolor sketch then some photo editing to create this colorful sketch for Sunday Sketches ~ My muse went underground for quite awhile ~ hope she is back to stay.





The best for  last ~ 'Home' on her deck.' Not too happy about camera though.





We are wishing you a delightful week. xo

Your posted comments add so much to our blog! Thanks!





Comments

  1. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful skies and cheerful pansies. I love the deer and your cute assistant. Have a wonderful week, Carol.

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  2. Yamini MacLeanJune 22, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Hari OM
    Oh yes, the skies over here have pretty much that colour the entire 'summer' so far - with temps to match! One does indeed wonder about the changes... YAM xx

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  3. SmilingSallyJune 22, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Carol,

    Beautiful Blues. I think your pooch poses like a professional model. Thanks for playing today.

    Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!

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  4. NannaJune 22, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    beautiful blues! the boats remind me of when we went on a dolphin cruise a few years back

    Helen

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  5. Gerald (SK14)June 22, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    looks quiet

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  6. ElaJune 22, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Always nice to visit your blog !!
    Beautiful skies !!!
    Greetings

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  7. Lisa at GreenbowJune 22, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I was in Rockport for a visit with a friend. It is such a nice place. Love being near the water. This post brings back memories.

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  8. LVJune 22, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Enjoyed your presentation, but like the little dogie one best.

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  9. bj June 22, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Your photos are wonderful...and that is the most adorable little dog.

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  10. JulianaJune 22, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    it seems like heavy skies

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :)

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  11. DougPhoto2009June 22, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Carol, Cape Ann looking good. Delightful pansies. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. eileeninmdJune 22, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Hello Carol, I love the first sailboat scene. Beautiful captures of the harbor. The deer and your assistant are cuties too. Enjoy your day and have a happy week ahead!

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  13. Photo CacheJune 22, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    The waters off Cape Ann offer so many photography subjects.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  14. Fun60June 22, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Some stormy skies with you this week.

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  15. mickJune 22, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful harbor scenes and the flowers in the pot are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. maryaustriaJune 22, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful skies! I love the first shot!

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  17. Penelope NotesJune 22, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    The pansies are so sweet in the container … like a bright thought in the day.

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 22, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Love the Johnny JumpUps (violas) in that pot.... Abd your beautiful harbor as always!

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  19. Sylvia KJune 22, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful captures of beautiful skies and flowers and deer and, of course, the precious little Artmuse!! Hope you both have a great new week!!

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  20. jp@A Green RidgeJune 22, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Love these peaceful and serene images, Carol!...:)JP

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  21. Linda KunsmanJune 22, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    beautiful scenery-even when stormy! that pot of flowers is so vibrant-gorgeous! of course I adore the sweet animals and darling Artmuse dog:)

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  22. AimzJune 22, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    such stunning scenery and again i can't get enough of your cute little dog :-)

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  23. AlJune 22, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Very nice shots - you did save the best/cutest for last. It's nice to see a variety of skies. Have a great week!

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  24. StephanieJune 22, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful shots!

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  25. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 22, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Pretty pansies and sucha beautiful photo of the boats in harbor. Happy summer to you , Carol, and Art Muse Dog!

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  26. Sri KriJune 22, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Lovely series of photos.
    http://www.srikri.com/

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  27. AnnesphamilyJune 22, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    Love those pansies, makes me smile! Lots of great shots Carol! Always a picture perfect postcard here. Thank you for sharing.

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  28. Linda W.June 23, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    Love your photos of all the boats in the harbor!

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  29. Reader WilJune 23, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    Thanks for your creative pictures of the harbour, that inspires you to enjoy the skies and the flowers. and to share this.
    Have a great week.
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  30. Phil SladeJune 23, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    What a lovely sheltered harbour that is. Just the place for a lazy sail on a hot summer's day.

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  31. MariaJune 23, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    Hello Carol, thanks for sharing that potted bunch of flowers on this post. Seeing posts with flowers never fails to make my day whenever I have the luxury of time to do bloghopping :D Work is really demanding but bloghopping is a good stress buster for me so I squeeze it in every time I have the chance.

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  32. AnonymousJune 23, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Lovely and summery!

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  33. AnonymousJune 23, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful and meaningful. ❤

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  34. Little Wandering WrenJune 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Happy Summer days, boats bobbing... Fantastic Flowers... and an A-dorable Dog :)
    Have a great week, Carol
    Wren x

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  35. DianneJune 23, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I love the tall masts in the harbour and your "best till last" pic
    thanks for sharing snippets from your lovely corner of the world.

    "Adelaise and Beyond"

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  36. Minoru SaitoJune 24, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. I like your boat photo very much. Your Haiku is very lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. GreenComotionJune 24, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I loved all the photos - the first one is my favorite in this post.
    I also noticed your powerful observation - "Light is always there, despite the clouds".
    How true!
    Have a Wonderful Day!
    Peace :)

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  38. Rocky Mountain WomanJune 25, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Love the pansies!

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  39. Whispering ThoughtsJune 25, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Quite a post

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  40. Yogi♪♪♪June 25, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    I love the first pic with all the boats. It looks like summer is in full swing!

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  41. RajeshJune 25, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Wonderful set of images. Those flowers are lovely.

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  42. Spare Parts and PicsJune 26, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Very pretty skies, Carol!

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  43. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪June 26, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    how often do the deers come to visit?

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    1. carol l mckennaJune 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM

      The deer are free to wander at will on Jekyll Island so one never knows when they might come to visit ~ They are gorgeous ~ Tend to keep to themselves as a rule

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  44. AnonymousJune 26, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Lovely haiku. I love the photo of the dog.

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  45. LeaJune 26, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Stars shine... always...

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  46. J CJune 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    I like the deer photo best. Sorry, Art Muse Dog. Just this once. :)

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  47. NonnieJune 26, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    I love the sweet 'faces' of pansies- speaking of- your dog has a sweet face too, even with not liking the camera! I do enjoy your pictures of water- lucky thing, you! sweet haiku too! are you over the bend on all this sweetness? lol

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  48. LmkazmierczakJune 26, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    I have purple and yellow pansies in my kitchen window planter-love that color combo♪

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  49. BettyJune 26, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    It's gotten too hot here for pansies. I bet you have them all summer.

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  50. GranthamLynnJune 26, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    I really want to live on a house boat. You always make me wish more. Love your pansy's for letter F. I posted about Festus, Mo.
    Have a great weekend.

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  51. eileeninmdJune 27, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Hello Carol, thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. I love the cute deer and your adorable doggie. Have a happy weekend!

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  52. TexWisGirlJune 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    lovely harbor scenes and sweet deer.

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  53. Hootin AnniJune 27, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Those moody skies are gorgeous. And the sweet fur baby is priceless =as always!!
    But the first photo today I see...that is my favorite for the week.

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  54. sandylandJune 27, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Definitely the best last I too have those dancing memories a lot

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  55. AnonymousJune 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I love all of your photos, but especially your precious doggie and the sweet deer. Have a lovely day.

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  56. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersJune 27, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Very pretty scenes from your part of the world.

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  57. gmaJune 27, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    LOVE your haiku...memories linger <3

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  58. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 27, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Although I love th D ever you sis leave the best to the last shot. Have a lovely weekend

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  59. LauraJune 27, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    So many beautiful offerings dear Carol!

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  60. LoisJune 27, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Love seeing the sailboats! The critters are cute too.

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  61. ChristineJune 28, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Lovely watercolour, glad your muse is back!

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  62. CountryMouseJune 28, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Nice incoming storm clouds and I love the bright flowers.

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  63. UnknownJune 28, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Just love the first two pictures!
    And I sure like your colourful sketch of the boat :))

    Have a beautiful Sunday!
    Tinna ✐

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  64. UnknownJune 28, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Interesting Sketch... What program or app were you using? Have a wonderful Sunday.

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  65. rainfield61June 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Hahaha, you assistant is camera-shy on this day.

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  66. MarkJune 28, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Lingering memories can sustain us when nothing else seems to be able to reach us.

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  67. DebbieJune 28, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    love, love, love those sailboats, an image like that always reminds me of cape cod!!!!

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  68. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©June 28, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Lovely deer pic! And ArtMuseDog is so cute.
    ~

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  69. GinnyJune 28, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I recently spent a week painting in your beautiful state. It was such a special place. I can't wait to go back.
    All of your work is beautiful. I am so glad your muse is back!

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  70. AnonymousJune 28, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    What a beautiful place to live. I love seeing all the boats in the harbor. Your haiku is lovely. Love seeing your little dog too!

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  71. mandyseaJune 28, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    love your sketch - the colour is fabulous. What amazing photos! Your little assistant is adorable!!! (I want one!!!)

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  72. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 28, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Stars and memories...what more could you ask for?

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  73. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 29, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    I've missed my virtual walks here for a while. Blessings!

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  74. SmilingSallyJune 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Hi Carol,

    You've provided a wonderful assortment of summertime shots. Thanks for making Blue Monday special.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  75. Jeannie MarieJune 29, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I really enjoyed my visit here to your blog. Happy Blue Monday!

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  76. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 30, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Love the blue sails!

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  77. A Colorful WorldJune 30, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Lovely Cape Ann shots! Love the sailboats!

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  78. Pam Beers.June 30, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    o-o-o! Pretty potted pansies.

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  79. Alexandra MacVeanJune 30, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Lovely photos, Carol. I love seeing the snippets of your life! :)

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  80. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 3, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I'm still savoring those lingering memories!

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  81. LeaJuly 3, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I know you wear those stars close to your heart... lovely photos and haiku Carol. Wishing you a beautiful 4th of July weekend! XO

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  82. foxysueJuly 3, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Your haiku is beautiful and very poignant, thank you for your words of comfort on my own post....x

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  83. payal agarwalJuly 3, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Loved every bit of this post. Beautiful haiku!

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  84. gmaJuly 3, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Gorgeous violet and yellow pansies WOW!

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  85. Annie JeffriesJuly 3, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Your sparkling pink haiku reminded me of my father when he would announce tht the sky was sky blue pink. Sweet memory.

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  86. MarkJuly 3, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Stars and memories just seem to go together!

    The Region of Clouds

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  87. rebeccaJuly 6, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    a gorgeous haiku in honor of your love who is "ever near".
    sweet. endearing and full of longing.
    xo

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  88. JennyJuly 9, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    While I'm always enamored of pansies in any location...

    I have to say that your little sweeties picture just made me smile!

    Thanks for a fabulously fun link for the letter F.

    A+

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