Tag Archives: photography

Springtime sensations (re-post)

Posted on May 4, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Springtimesensations —pollen-ladenair inducessneezes —a secondwind beneathbutterfly wings.

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Lens Artists Challenge #396: Illustrate a Quote

Posted on May 3, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home” —Gary Snyder from Earth House Hold.

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Cowabunga umbels

Posted on May 3, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Splayedupturnedumbrella ribs —tight clustersof fine whiteinflorescences —hairy stemswith leavesrough aroundthe edges —free rangewild and restlesscow parsnip.

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Forgotten gemstone (re-post)

Posted on May 2, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Pinned tothe braidedlocks of awillow grove —I spied a forgottengemstone —gleaming withuntold worth —rewardingmy patience.

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Indelible impressions

Posted on May 1, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Grass swaysto and fro —waltzing withthe wind —clouds castshadowsover rollinghills —theirindelibleimpressionselevated —as timefollowsthe earth’scadence.

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Swamp pies

Posted on April 30, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Lily padPac-Manchompingon sun —frogsplayingTwisterand tearinga new one —floatingswamppies witha sliveramiss.

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Wordless Wednesday (4/29/26)

Posted on April 29, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper
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Lost spires of our soul’s compass (re-post)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

What is it yousee throughthe thick haze?Does your mindstand on endin an emptyhollow,waiting to fellthe moment’smarrow and trapdistant echoes?Will an airplane’sengine dronedrop inoverheadand whisperwheresunshinegoesto spy onthe lost spiresof your soul’scompass?How low doesthis ceiling shrinkamid windrowswith no breath?At what cost do … Continue reading →

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Canopy conversations

Posted on April 27, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Shore pinestwist their limbs —leaning towardseach other —as if lost inconversation.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #395 – Looking back to On the Water

Posted on April 26, 2026 by The Ancient Eavesdropper

Water comprises 70% of the planet and 60% of our bodies. It’s the reason we’re alive today. And I’ve made it my life to restore and protect streams, rivers and wetlands throughout Oregon. I remember growing up and taking swimming … Continue reading →

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