THROUGH THE LENS ~ WEEK 75

'There are some things you learn best in calm and some in storm.'
~ Willa Cather





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(please note that my eyes need respite from the computer so I post once a week and respond to links the rest of the week when I am able ~  thanks for your understanding.)



MONDAY ~ 

A new hotel is being built on Cape Ann MA and even has some blue paint ~

Sharing with Sally's  Blue Monday




TUESDAY ~
'Through the Trees' a bit of 'Our World' ~

Sharing with Our World Tuesday Meme and Outdoor Wednesday



THURSDAY ~ 
'R' for Rocks on Cape Ann MA beach,

Sharing with Jenny's  Alphabe Thursday




FRIDAY ~ 
A Haiku for you and Rebecca's Haiku My Heart





A beautiful sun reflection on Cape Ann MA Harbor. Love this light!

Sharing with Sky Watch Friday




SATURDAY ~ 

A Grey Gull on a beach on Cape Ann MA. You can also see that some of the leaves have started to turn ~ Where did the Summer go? Went by 'in a blink.'

Sharing with: Saturday Critters and Camera Critters






FRIDAY AND SUNDAY ~ 
'On the beach', at last. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the summer. I don't know who was happier me or Musedog ~ She romped, smelled, and had a grand time.

Sharing with Shadow Shot Sunday





Practice illustrations from Alexandra's online class ~

Sharing with Alexandra's Sunday Sketches and Paint Party Friday





We are wishing you much peace in your days. xox

Your posted comments enhance our blog. thanks, ^_^





Comments

  1. LeaSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Great series of photos!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  2. SmilingSallySeptember 14, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Hi Carol,

    I wonder if that blue will remain or will it be covered over? Perhaps you can bring us an update. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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  3. EG CameraGirlSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    A new hotel? I guess tourism is alive and doing very well on Cape Ann! The guests certainly will have gorgeous views!

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  4. eileeninmdSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Hello Carol, lovely images from your world. I love the beach scenes and views of the water. Pretty reflections and haiku! Art Muse doggie is happy now that she can run on the beach. Your illustrations are cute.

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  5. Linda KaySeptember 14, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    You have obviously covered every meme in blogger world today, and done it very effectively. I wonder if the blue on the hotel is that insulation board, but maybe they will pain it blue. Be sure to show us an update. Such a beautiful area where you are.

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  6. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Hari Om
    All or nothing for the beach, eh? Glad you both can enjoy it now. The reflection is truly bright - and if they painted the hotel all blue, it would join the sea and the sky... YAM xx

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  7. maryaustriaSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    You have such beautiful places there! Wonderful views!!!

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  8. AnniSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Interesting with partly blue on the building, is it temporary or will the whole house be blue?

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  9. KarenSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    A lovely series. I really like the view through the trees.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely fotos!
    Have a happ week!

    Thank you your comment to me!
    Best, Marie

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  11. Photo CacheSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Dropping by from Our World Tuesday hoping your having a great week in your world.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  12. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Happy days when the Muse Dog gets to go to the beach. It is sort of like when we get our park back to ourselves. The summer crowds stop visiting the park and it feels so much larger. The picture with the shimmering water does look like a hot summer day. Thankfully we are having some nice cool weather right now.

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  13. Sylvia KSeptember 14, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Oh, I agree with Yam!! I'm glad you can both enjoy it now, too!! Hope you and Artmuse have a great week!!

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  14. colleenSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Even the gray wants to be blue!

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  15. AlSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Very pretty scenes - it must be great to go to the beach with your furry friend. I was on a beach just like that in your part of the country a few weeks ago!

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  16. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Carol!

    Love all your beach scenes. I miss the sand and surf at times. I'm glad Muse Dog was able to enjoy the beach again.
    PS: I fully understand your eye issue--I have been experiencing the same lately. I'm due to have eye surgery in a few months.

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  17. RajeshSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Wonderful set of images. Like the variety.

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  18. BirgittaSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    What a lovely photo series! Take care of your eyes!

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  19. Reader WilSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful surroundings! Have a great week!
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  20. RitaSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    I cut back to blogging once or twice a week. Just trying not to spend as much time on the computer. It's working pretty well for me. Great series of pictures. I bet Musedog was delighted to be able to be back on the beach! Enjoy your class! :)

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  21. Linda KunsmanSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    such a lovely series of water scenes-and I too love the one with the light over the water-so beautiful! Sweet sketches too.

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  22. Phil SladeSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    I hope you view across to Cape Ann isn't spoiled by the building of that hotel. You seem to live in such a beautiful and peaceful part of the world.

    Have a great week. Good idea to have a break from that PC sometimes.

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  23. LVSeptember 15, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    What a wonderful week showing. I love the way you presented it.

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  24. Fun60September 15, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    What a great series Carol. I think my favourite is the sunset. Enjoy your week and I know Muse dog is going to have a good time now that the beach is available to all.

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  25. Bastet's Waka LibrarySeptember 16, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    A lovely week! A pleasure to view these great photos ... Bastet

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 16, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Ah...summer went by too quickly as it always does but Fall is beautiful in your area and the beach belongs to you now ( or to Muse Dog ) yay! I took a page from your book and posted everything at once this week.

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  27. Light and VoicesSeptember 16, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Howdy..glad to view what you saw this week. Amazing photos.
    JM, IL

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Love the scene through the trees and the rocks and the reflected sun. Beautiful seascapes!

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  29. AndreaSeptember 16, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    They are all wonderful and inspiring shots Carol. At least you have a post every week, in my case i was absent for a few months. Thanks for your visit to my NZ shots.

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  30. Dominique GohSeptember 17, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Lovely series of pictures.. Great capture of the harbor

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  31. SarahBethSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Love all the rocks and that grey gull.... it's so beautiful where you live :)

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  32. Vanessa MorganSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    I really love your picture of the reflection on the Cape Ann harbor. So atmospheric.

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  33. Rocky Mountain WomanSeptember 17, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Lovely shots!

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  34. RomiSeptember 17, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    These are like beautiful picture postcards. Thank you for sharing them.

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  35. Yogi♪♪♪September 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    It looks like the days are still lovely in your neck of the woods.

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  36. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 17, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Beautiful light reflecting off the water on your skywatch shot! Have a nice weekend.

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Lovely views of the water and sky !

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  38. A Bit of the BlarneySeptember 18, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    You do have fun with your "sweet puppy!" Your photos are wonderful as always! Have a grand weekend!

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  39. J CSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Best: The Grey Gull. Happy weekend.

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  40. Small City ScenesSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    What a great idea to post for a week. Love yur shots. Does one really nead another hotel on the beach?
    Have fun with the pup
    MB

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  41. Valerie-JaelSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    You two had another wonderful week! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  42. Reading PleasureSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I love your daily photo cards. Lovely haiku too, Carol. Have a lvoely weekend.

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  43. GattinaSeptember 18, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Beautiful photos for the week review !

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  44. CloudiaSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    And you posted for the week! Sweet shots!






    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  45. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Enjoy your respite from the heat. We're getting a little bit of respite here in the desert too. After triple-digit temps for weeks, it's now dipping into the 70s at night, and feels heavenly!

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  46. JocelynSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Amazing pictures! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my post.

    Jocelyn @ http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  47. gmaSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    I bet you love it when the fog rolls in after a hot day.

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  48. Glenda/MidSouthSeptember 18, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    So many great shots - thanks for sharing.
    I don't post as often as I used to.
    Thanks for topping by. She got her red hair from her father's side of the family, even tho he has very dark, almost black hair.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  49. CarolaSeptember 18, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    I love the wonderful places on your Tuesday and Thursday pictures.

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  50. CarolSeptember 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    hello Carol!!! I see you are still taking beautiful photos and writing great words . love the little journal page too :) Have a great weekend.

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  51. Su-sieee! MacSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    I always enjoy my visit to Cape Ann. It's starting to feel a bit autumnal here in California, too. More like Indian Summer.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  52. GigglesSeptember 18, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Impressive photos of a gorgeous place!! Lovely little journal pages too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  53. ChristineSeptember 18, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    I do see a bit of Alexandra's style here! Nice work!

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  54. LeaSeptember 19, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Hello Carol, how I love to come strolling through your week! Love the haiku and its pairing with that gorgeous image. Looks like your online class is fun and getting you ready for snow! Glad your little muse could romp on the beach again! Enjoy!

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  55. payal agarwalSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Lovely set of pictures, and a beautiful haiku. :)

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  56. eileeninmdSeptember 19, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Hello Carol, lovely post and gull shot. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  57. rainfield61September 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I love the haiku.

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  58. sandylandSeptember 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    summer is still here 90's and high humidity but elsewhere ?? cutie face and sassy gull love sandy

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  59. UnknownSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Wonderful photos! I love the rocks on the beach. Looks like you've enjoyed lovely sunny weather. Have a great weekend!

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  60. LindaSeptember 20, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely photos! I love the lesson illustrations.

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  61. Anne (cornucopia)September 20, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Great photos! And it did get unexpectedly hot this past week, here in New England.

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  62. JimSeptember 20, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Fantastic post.

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  63. DVArtistSeptember 20, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Great shots all of them. Have a happy day.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  64. Gloria j ZucaroSeptember 20, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Hi carol. I love the view through your trees the best. A wider world but protected in feeling. Keep on with your wonderful photos and journal paintings.

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  65. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 20, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I'm loving your shadowy beach!

    Shadows and Six Words

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  66. fredamansSeptember 20, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Looks like a decent resort being built. I love the sun reflecting the water though. Stunning!

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  67. Lisabella RussoSeptember 20, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful photographs! I love your haiku, respite from the heat is something I'm hoping for soon. Adorable Alexandra inspired art!

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  68. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioSeptember 20, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    I guess it's a good idea to not have dogs on the beach during the summer. It's nice too, that once Labor Day hits, they can be on the beach. Seems like a good compromise.

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  69. Beverley BairdSeptember 20, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    You always have such lovely photos! Great painting fun as well.
    Thanks for stopping by

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  70. Rick (Ratty)September 21, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    I love the bit of blue on the hotel. I really do. It makes the whole place stand out.

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  71. Tracey FKSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    I am so late on PPF visits this week but glad I didn't miss this one... You live in such a beautiful place and those mittens are adorable... Not mitten weather over here as it appears summer is already arriving but it does make me wish it was red mitten weather

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  72. MaschaSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    Lovely series! Wish the whole hotel will be blue...
    Have a great time :-)

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  73. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 25, 2015 at 11:36 PM

    Awwww....loving your trees and mittens!! hee hee :)

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