Almost wordless WEEKEND COLLECTION

     

Just a few recent photos for a few favorite weekend memes.     

 

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For  SCENIC WEEKENDS this view of the Pacific Ocean cliffs — near Yachats  

 

 

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For SATURDAY CRITTERS, this Western Grebe reflecting in what's left of the water in our nearby wetlands. 

 

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For TODAY'S FLOWERS another view of these wild beauties blooming profusely at the edge of the Pacific shore.    With wild flowers, there are no bad color combinations!

 

 

 

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 And for RATHER BE BIRDING this California Gull surveying his Oregon kingdom (also near Yachats).  

 

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44 responses to “Almost wordless WEEKEND COLLECTION”

  1. Gorgeous view in the first photo and I love the colourful flowers.

  2. loved to see the grebe and the flowers. Gorgeous 🙂

  3. These are beautiful! I can’t look at the food, though. I’m hungry!

  4. Wonderful images!

  5. I do love those wildflowers!

  6. I love the red eyes of the grebe and the wonderful scenery…. Michelle

  7. Your photos are calendar worthy!
    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

  8. The wildflowers growing near the beach are so pretty! Wonderful composition there. I’ve not had the opportunity to see the Western Grebe. Hope I get to someday. Sure is a pretty duck and I love the reflection you got in the water. Less than 2 weeks and I’ll be in Oregon!! Woo hoo.

  9. I like so much the orange and pink flowers. They are wonderful ! Thanks, Sallie !

  10. A wonderful selection from nature’s finery. I especially like the wildflowers. THey have such vivid color!

  11. I like the view of the Pacific Ocean. I’ve never seen an ocean myself.

  12. Loved Yachats. Those flowers are stunning. Makes me long for the PNW. There’s so much beauty to visit, where is the time.

  13. All excellent shots. Love the wildflowers and of course I love the coast
    MB

  14. Fabulous photos – we love the area around Yachats – we would visit my cousins in Newport.

  15. Fabulous photos Sallie. I love them all and your Western Grebe is such a sweet little bird.

  16. When I grow up, I want to be just like you in taking photos…
    All of these are awesome.

  17. The flowers, the birds, I can’t decide what I like best. Great job.

  18. Really lovely indeed.

  19. Wonderful flowers and beautiful birds!
    Have a nice Sunday!

  20. Ahhhhh, that first shot of the ocean in the background is wonderful! Wish I were visiting there. Well, maybe not now, but when it’s cold in Wisconsin. 🙂

  21. What a gorgeous selection you found to share. I do enjoy participating in memes, just never seem to have enough time!

  22. The grebe and the gull photos are super! I also enjoyed the scene of the wildflowers along the oceanside cliff!!
    I wanted to send along my thanks for sharing your wonderful link this weekend at I’d Rather B Birdin’. Have a glorious week ahead.

  23. Hi Sallie,
    I loved the photos in this post, especially the beach scene and the Grebe.
    The beach scene is exceptionally pretty, especially given the flowers in the foreground.
    Well done!
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace 🙂

  24. You’re right, Sallie, those wildflowers know no bad combination. What stunning shots these all are. and that Western Grebe and his reflection are great.

  25. Thats a good grebe shot – it does have a surprisingly bright eye.
    Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne

  26. Love those colorful flowers and the Grebe!!

  27. Wonderful shots! Looks like a great weekend!

  28. Great shots for each of the memes!

  29. The Grebe is stunning.

  30. Nice collections of birds and flowers.

  31. Hi, I got your comment, it usually goes to my moderation box. Thanks.
    I love these flowers you’ve pictured, they’re so vibrant like a sunny summer. And how can I not admire the view of pacific ocean, I so missed it.

  32. Love that view of the cliffs. And your grebe, I hope rains will replenish the wetlands.
    ~

  33. As usual stunning photos, especially the first one.

  34. I enjoy the scenic trips that you take us all on! Hope you are doing well. Judy

  35. Love the bird pictures. And, the colors of the wild flowers. How pretty they are.

  36. Beautiful flowers and the birds, love ’em.

  37. beautiful! a proliferation of blooms, for sure!

  38. I agree that Nature does not make mistakes with her colour combinations. 😉

  39. Hello Sallie, The view of the flowers and ocean is lovely. And I like the Western Grebe and Gull photos. Great shots! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

  40. Beautiful place with lovely birds and flowers.

  41. Love your almost wordless collection for your favourite weekend memes great idea – hope you are having a good weekend!
    Wren x

  42. orchid

    Dearest Sallie; Beautiful pictures for Scenic Weekend with pretty wild flowers. And Western Grebe’s reflection in the water is really WONDERFUL♡♡♡
    I love the California Gull’s surveying eye, too♪
    ps, Three Soba meals during Obon with guests, haha,
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

  43. Thatfirst shot is a beautiful view with the gorgeous flowersin thefore ground. I alos love the Western Grebe. Have a wonderful weekend.

  44. Karen, Pixel Posts

    Ohhh, those flowers are gorgeous! The birds are great too!

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