Weekend Through the Lens 42

'Don't do any task in order to get it over with. Resolve to do each job in a relaxed way, with all your attention. Enjoy and be one with your work.' ~ Thich Nhat Hanh



We are sharing this weekend with:







A cold wintry and windy day but she and I were out walking and saw this beautiful sunset.
The light always fills my heart with peace and delight.







This was one the beautiful nature areas that we found during our 'ride around.'
We actually went to the pet supply store also for a new suet feeder and, of course,
a treat for 'the assistant'. She loves going out and loves treats, needless to say.



Haiku to give you a bit of spring time energy.





'Her Highness' waiting in the car while I was photographing.
We have had such a grey winter or bitter cold that I had to play 'catch up' with my photos.
So she and I took a 'ride around' and got some delightful nature photos.






Some of nature's gems ~ Mallard Ducks appeared when I was photographing
the local landscape.





A Native American doll that I bought at a local museum and decided 
to try sketching her and the baby.







We are wishing you best in each day. xo

Your posted comments bring delight to our day.





Comments

  1. HansHBJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Love your b&w photo!
    My post at: https://hanshb.wordpress.com/

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  2. DragonstarJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I love your black and white sunset.

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  3. ann @ studiohydeJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Gorgeous photos.....love Artmuse looking out for you :-)

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  4. Linda KayJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Looks very cold in the first couple of pictures so glad you threw in the daisy and your doggie. So cute.

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  5. Su-sieee! MacJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    My favorites this week are your sketch and the daisies. Have a wonderful weekend. :-)
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  6. TomJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Great shots, I like the mallard with his two girl friends. Lucky guy. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  7. Linda KunsmanJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    I adore the photo of her highness and take a bow to her majesty:) Fab daisies photo and haiku and I love the sketch you did of the doll!

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    Artmuse has to be the cutest dog there is! Love the quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
    and seeing your sketch. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  9. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Hari OM
    The daisy haiku spoke to my soul! Lovely collection..... I know what you mean about the grey weather.....my 'take' count is well down. Adore your 'look out'!!! YAM xx

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  10. RitaJanuary 24, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I have a soft spot for mallards as they were the only ducks in the lake nearby when I was growing up. Still looks cold, but awfully thawed out for January. Same here! :)

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  11. MariJanuary 24, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Daisy haiku is as beautiful as the flower itself. All shots are beautiful. And the sketch is neat.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful photos and love the haiku. Your Yorkie is sweet - we have a 12 year old silky. They are certainly little characters aren't they?

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  13. eileeninmdJanuary 24, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Hello Carol, I love your assistant and the ducks.. The sunset and nature area are beautiful captures.. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  14. C.S.HJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Oh my! Your sketch of the Indian woman and her baby, brought back some lovely memories for me. My sister once sketched an Indian Lady, in her finest robe. Her beauty was very simplistic and humbling. She sketched a snowy scene once too, and then traced the lines with a subtle amount of oil pastel and softened it with her fingers. She only used a couple colors.. Light blue and white for the snow and the church with the steeple, and hunter green for the evergreens. It was lovely! I used to love watching her sketch or paint or use her pastels.. I truly appreciate you sharing your beautiful photographs and art with us all! They're lovely!

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  15. SaunJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Great shots ! Love your little dog!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Love your photos. It really is hard to get out and enjoy and photograph nature when it's so bitter cold. These are great (and I don't blame ArtMuseDog for waiting in the car).

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  17. Linda W.January 24, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Nice collection of photos, and as always, I love the photos of your cute little dog!

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  18. Anne (cornucopia)January 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Wonderful photos! I especially liked the first one.

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  19. RajeshJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Wonderful collection of images.

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  20. maryaustriaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    A wonderful post and photos... I like the quote but that is not always an easy task.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Beautiful photos, Carol! I love the beautiful scenery in the second shot. You have the best assistant and the cutest. Enjoy your weekend.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 24, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    I love that you turn routine errands into a time to find natural beauty! Your assistant is so good to wait happily so that you can share it with us!

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  23. Adam JonesJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Wonderful post as always.

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  24. Rick (Ratty)January 24, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    That first picture is stunning. I'm glad I stopped by and had a look at it.

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  25. A Colorful WorldJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    That first B&W is just stunning! Loved the photos.

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  26. RobertNJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful post.

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  27. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Such a beautiful world ~ thanks for sharing your corner of it with us all.
    And I love the drawing of the doll ~ equally beautiful.

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  28. JazzbumpaJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    those tell-all daisies
    promised to keep my secrets
    now everyone knows

    cheers
    jzb

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  29. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©January 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    You have a cute picture-scout!
    ~

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  30. Annette P.-L. January 25, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Wonderful series of pictures! Especially I like the photo in B&W!

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  31. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Just love your co- pilot. Shes a real cutie.
    ~ karen

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  32. Abigail DavidsonJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Sweet sketch and the photographs are so lovely! Happy Sunday Sketches!

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  33. CloudiaJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you and your co-pilot for sharing this lovely and important post.

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3


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  34. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Fabulous photos. Have a great week.

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  35. Bastet's Waka LibraryJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    How lovely going through this post! Always a joy, and thanks for dropping by! Ciao, Bastet!

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  36. Alexandra MacVeanJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Carol, wonderful photos and your Native American doll is absolutely precious! :)

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  37. lorikJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    A great series...especially the black and white .... and your passenger:)

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  38. GalleryJuanaJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    sweet drawing of the doll figurine with lovely patterns on the dress. Thanks for the sunday sketch visit!

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