A SHUTTERBUG EXPLORES ~ 83

Welcome to Cape Ann MA where the weather
is ever changing no matter the season.
Hope you enjoy the views, the links and
come back ~ Love to 'see you.'
Happy Week to you.


(scroll down for links and comments, thanks)




'Silence is a source of great strength.'
Lao Tzu



Our World Tuesday ~ 
Our world on Cape Ann MA this week has involved the very first Tulip Festival on Stacey Boulevard ~ the actual celebration day got rained out but people have been enjoying it whenever the sun is out or not raining. It is really quite beautiful.
Zoe likes the new cushy grass.




Ruby Tuesday and ABC Wednesday ~ 
'R' ~ for Red and Yellow Tulips all part of Cape Ann MA's
Tulip Festival ~ thanks to our Mayor and volunteers.






Watery Wednesday and Fences Around the World
New fences, stonewall and path on Cape Ann MA
finally completed ~ It is so delightful to walk and so
beautiful too ~ We certainly live in a beautiful place.




Thankful Thursday ~ (at Small Town Life)

Thankful for what the birds planted in our yard ~
These beautiful tulips ~ so delightful to the eye
when we begin our morning walk before breakfast.






Sky Watch Friday ~ 
Sky and weather, once again, on Cape Ann MA has been so varied, thought this was beautiful despite the on and off rain
we kept having with only a day or two of sun. That weather
pattern is on again for this week. Enough for one to
develop 'Seasonal Affective Disorder'.








Haiku My Heart ~ 
A haiku for you from Cape Ann MA 








Paint Party Friday ~ 
Still working on paper collage on artist canvas with paint and clay other ephemera ~ every so slowly 







Critter ~ A 'feathered friend' 
A 'feathered friend' enjoying the budding trees on
Cape Ann MA ~ It is still a bit chilly but signs of Spring
showing up everywhere ~ 




Another 'feathered friend' critter ~ 
This is one of the doves that came to visit on our deck.
I don't know if their feathers were all ruffled because
of the wind or they were both preening and romancing.







Shadow Shot Sunday ~ 
'Tulips in the shadows' on Cape Ann MA

With the brand new Tulip Festival in Gloucester this area
has taken a back seat ~ to me, though, it holds a special place in my heart. 






Sunday Sketches ~ 
An 'emerging angel' on  Cape Ann MA




'The Best for Last'

My little cutie ~ with her new grooming ~
best friend and a delight in my life.





We are wishing you a wonderful week ~ ^_^

Your posted comments are a treasure. thanks.





'Boss Doggie'






Carol 

Comments

  1. Linda KunsmanMay 8, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    Oh isn't the Spring absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous greens and blooms.Beautiful haiku. Looking forward to your already impressive mixed media canvas along with your angel illustration. Hugs to you, and your BFF Zoe :)

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  2. Penelope NotesMay 8, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    The expression on your little pet muse reminds me that she, like your drawings, is at times quite angelic.

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  3. AlMay 8, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    I love all the flowers in your world - that's something we don't have as much where I live.

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪May 8, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful post. I love your tulips, and your tulips, and especially your accidental volunteer tulips. I also love the soft colors in your sky photo. And especially your little puppy dog.

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  5. mickMay 8, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful flowers and they make such a lovely display beside the road. I especially like the photo you posted for 'skywatch'. and the little cutie is definitely the best till last!

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  6. RajeshMay 8, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Very beutiful and pretty flowers.

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  7. Chris WhiteMay 9, 2017 at 1:28 AM

    Very well captured pics and great captions too.Loved your collection.

    Love,
    Joanna
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  8. DanielaMay 9, 2017 at 2:33 AM

    Dearest Carol,
    your posts are always such a joy to my heart, they fill it to overflowing, thank you for sharing such a Beauty with us, and thank you to you BOSS DOGGIE too, of course !

    Wishing you the best of weeks
    I'm sending blessings across the many miles

    XOXO Daniela at - My little old world – (Dany)

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  9. Yamini MacLeanMay 9, 2017 at 5:22 AM

    Hari OM
    Looking smart Zoe! But oh those tulips, definitely one of those flowers which looks best en masse... have a fab week! YAM xx

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  10. Lady FiMay 9, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    What lovely tulips!

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowMay 9, 2017 at 7:32 AM

    So much going on here. Love the tulip displays. It is such fun to find a surprise popping up and spring is often the time to find them. Your little angel is sweet. Like the promise of spring about to emerge. I think the lack of sun during spring is worse than in winter. It seems that the mind expects dark and dreary during winter but during spring we want, need, that sun to encourage our winter weary souls to emerge.

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  12. Hootin AnniMay 9, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful tulips....what I'd like to have seen is the birds planting the tulip bulbs [If I understand correctly what you posted about the birds planting them for your 1st thing to see in the morning when you go walking.]

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  13. TamagoMay 9, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    You do live in a beautiful place indeed! Those tulips are so pretty! Tulip is one of my favorite flowers. How I wish I could visit there and enjoy the views of tulips and ocean.
    Zoe is looking very pretty as always! Have a great week!

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  14. MagyarMay 9, 2017 at 3:03 PM

    __ Again, from Cape Cod to Cape Ann, nifty posts. _m

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  15. Lisabella RussoMay 9, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    How lovely the tulips are and the bird's feathers are so pretty. Your mixed media piece is wonderful as is your painting.

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  16. AnnMay 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM

    Red and yellow make beautiful flowers!!!
    Ann

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  17. Jennifer RoseMay 9, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    the sky in that sky watch photo is amazing, so pretty :)

    gorgeous tulips, the photo would make a nice painting :)

    *pets* Zoe :) the new hair cut looks good and will be great if you get hot weather

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  18. ellen b.May 9, 2017 at 9:19 PM

    Lots of wonderful things to see here, Carol. Hope your week is going well!

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  19. Gemma WisemanMay 10, 2017 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful tulip colours and love the walkway by the water. Love your little one's new grooming style too. Adorable.

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  20. Pamela GordonMay 10, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    Hi Carol, I always enjoy your posts of your pretty area of Cape Ann. This boulevard of tulips along the waterfront is beautiful. Have a wonderful day. Pam

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  21. MelodyKMay 10, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    wonderful photo's ...thankfully you have them and share them with us

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  22. Roger Owen GreenMay 10, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    Love the flowers.
    ROG, ABCW

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  23. JoyMay 10, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    Love your dove photo, the feathers look like a dress, it could almost be strutting its stuff on the boardwalk. How nice to have a tulip festival, such showy flowers.
    Hope the sun shine for you this week.

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  24. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 10, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Those tulips are so colorful and pretty, Carol. I love tulips but they can't be grown where I live as the deer eat them right away. They leave daffodils alone, however. The little dove looked cold, but his fluffy feathers were keeping him warm. Zoe looks very handsome with hisnew coat and grooming. Have a wonderful week!

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  25. bailiMay 11, 2017 at 3:32 AM

    oh dear you have cutest puppy ever!
    tulips are elegant beauties.
    dove on your deck is so pretty.
    loved the angle so much,best wishes for your next art venture my friend

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  26. TomMay 11, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    ...your Sky Watch Friday sky is wonderful.

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  27. MaschaMay 11, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Beautiful photos, the dove picture is the geatest of them all.
    Send you a little sunshine

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  28. LeaMay 11, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    A wonderful series! 'Shadow Shot Sunday' is my favorite - so pretty!

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  29. ChristineMay 11, 2017 at 12:59 PM

    The new fence and wall along the walkway is a great job and a real pleasure to walk I'm sure!
    The tulips are glorious too, so Cape Ann is really brightening up for spring!
    Miss Zoe looks so cute!
    Best wishes!

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  30. AmyMay 11, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    oh a tulip festival - how lovely - so many colours :-)

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  31. LoisMay 11, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    I love that photo of the dove! That is a nice view over the fence too.

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  32. MichelleMay 11, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    I love seeing your flowers. Spring has sprung! Thanks for linking up today and have a great weekend!

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  33. JimMay 11, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    Beautiful shots.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  34. ExploreColoradoMay 11, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    What a nice collage of pictures!

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  35. Spare Parts and PicsMay 11, 2017 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful tulip shots!!

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  36. John May 12, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    Your photographs are excellent. Love that one of the sky, it looks sort of threatening.

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  37. Valerie-JaelMay 12, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful art and photo. That dove is so precious! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  38. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 12, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Illusions and laughter sometimes go together, don't they? Happy Haiku Friday to you!

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  39. ChristineMay 12, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful tulips and the paper collage is coming along nicely!

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  40. IdaMay 12, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    The Tulips were so pretty and colorful. A bummer that the celebraton got rained out. - That is a nice looking fence and pathway, you do live in a lovely area. - Enjoyed your Haiku and art work. I thought Zoe looked mighty spiffy there.

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  41. MeriMay 12, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Such a panoply of memes you're playing along with. A visual tour.

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  42. Annie JeffriesMay 12, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    So much to enjoy this week, Carol. I especially liked the volunteer flowers, on the pathway, thanks to the birdies.

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  43. GigglesMay 12, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    Stunning photos of Spring...love them!! Also that adorable Zoe and wonderful artwork are a joy to see too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  44. SharonMay 12, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    Those red tulips are lovely! And of course, your doggie is truly the best. I love the new haircut!

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  45. LeaMay 13, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    Hello dear Carol! Oh my! The tulips! I just can not believe the color and what it must be like to be there in person! And... the little tulip spot that you still love, I love it too. It is precious indeed. Your stormy skies are pulsing with energy, you captured it well in your haiku. Please tell Zoe that she looks so smart in her new grooming. I can just imagine her prancing about, especially on that new walkway. Thank you Carol for gracing my life with such riches. Wishing you both a wonderful weekend. XO

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  46. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 13, 2017 at 5:35 PM

    I do so love your sweet pup! You live in a beautiful place, and the tulips are gorgeous.

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  47. colleenMay 13, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    The tulips make me happy and the sky shot sweeps me off my feet!

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  48. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 13, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    My goodness - your posts are so full of such fun things. Love the tulips - and the paint - and the haiku - just love it all.

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  49. Bob BushellMay 14, 2017 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful landscapes, and birds, excellent shooting Carol.

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  50. Gillena CoxMay 14, 2017 at 6:39 AM

    Luv the tulips

    What a great week's sharing

    much love...

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  51. ViolaMay 14, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Beautiful tulips and walking trail! Lovely art work and a sweet dog!

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  52. Kathe W.May 14, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Lovely photos as always! Have a fabulous Sunday!

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  53. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    The tulips and shadows form a beautiful natural collage.

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  54. LA PaylorMay 14, 2017 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Carol
    as usual I just love your post. (I get them by email) My Milo-baby sends puppy kisses to you and your dog for mother's day!

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  55. ChristineMay 14, 2017 at 12:48 PM

    A beautiful emerging angel for SS!

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  56. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 14, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    What a beautiful week on Cape Ann. I loved it all.... tulips bring lovely memories for me (none here in Florida) ; yours are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing everything.

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  57. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMay 14, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful tulips! Love the skies and seascape. That path along the shore looks wonderful!

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  58. UnknownMay 14, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Your Sky Watch Friday shot is fantastic. What a beautiful sky, it looks like a painting.

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  59. eileeninmdMay 15, 2017 at 5:09 AM

    Hello, your best friend is my favorite. So cute! Love the tulips and the pretty water views!

    I am still running a little behind visiting my critter links! Thanks so much for linking up, have a great new week ahead!

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  60. Irene RafaelMay 15, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, gosh, those beautiful tulips! Thanks for the breath of fresh air! Happy PPF.
    ~~ Irene

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  61. JeanneMay 20, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    Love the shots of that ruffled dove, and of course, your "best for last " is always my favorite too!

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  62. ChristineMay 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Lovely angel for SS!

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