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CBWC: On the Water Water Everywhere in the Western US

All is quiet on the western front, and what could be more calming than being on or near water? Today I am inspired by two challenges. Cee’s Black and White theme this week: On the Water Photos by Jez Water Water Everywhere Challenge Now it’s your turn to have fun. Jez doesn’t need his water…

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All is quiet on the western front, and what could be more calming than being on or near water?

Today I am inspired by two challenges.

Bravo Lake in Woodlake, CA in February 2013
Avila Beach, CA in December 2019
Resting on a buoy in Newport, OR in August 2018
four ducks frolicking
close up of clean feathers
Ducks in Watson Lake Prescott, AZ in August 2021

Now it’s your turn to have fun.

Jez doesn’t need his water pictures in black and white, but Cee does.

30 responses to “CBWC: On the Water Water Everywhere in the Western US”

  1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    fab black and white Marsha!💖👏👏👏

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I’m glad. I thought it would look good. 🙂

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        Welcome …Sooo good!!

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Awwww

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  2. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    Happy memories of Avila Beach – nearly two years ago already.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      And we are going back in January for a super short visit with friends. 3 days in Avila, 2 in Woodlake and 2 in Sacramento.

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      1. the eternal traveller Avatar
        the eternal traveller

        Lovely!

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          More photo ops. 🙂

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  3. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    My favorite is the bouy…and when I read it was here in Oregon made it even more special. 😀 😀

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      And it has sea lions on it, I think. I don’t think they are seals, but it’s hard to tell without seeing their ears.

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  4. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    great photos with the water…

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Jim Want to go for a cool swim? I don’t think you would enjoy being IN any of those bodies of water. 🙂

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        you’re right; once the water gets below 70, I’m probably not going in…

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          That would be all year in these places! I’m not into swimming below 85! 🙂

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          1. Jim Borden Avatar
            Jim Borden

            85 is much better…

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          2. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            Yes, but 70 is a better age. 🙂

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          3. Jim Borden Avatar
            Jim Borden

            it seems like it would be 🙂

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          4. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            🙂

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  5. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Lovely collection
    Is that seal on buoy?
    Very cute

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      It’s either a seal or a sea lion. Without seeing the ears up close, it’s hard to tell. They are a little blurry no matter how much I tried to clarify them. 🙂

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Thank you Marsha for the information.

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Others have said they love the seals, so maybe they are experts. 🙂

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  6. Photos by Jez Avatar
    Photos by Jez

    Fantastic shots, Marsha 👏 The detail of the duck plumage is amazing, but like Brian says, seals are always a favourite 😃

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Glad you enjoyed them. I had a lot of fun with this post. I have tons of water water photos once I get them all sorted out, it will be easier for me to join in.

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      1. Photos by Jez Avatar
        Photos by Jez

        Yay, looking forward to seeing them 😃

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          🙂

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  7. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Great double up Marsha. Can’t pick a favourite, maybe the seals but that’s my bias 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Why are you biased towards seals? We saw a lot of them in Oregon.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        Maybe they are like dogs or don’t have any visible features that can install fear. Sweet from a distance but scary up close when they feel disturbed 😀

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          We kayaked in Monterey Bay once, and had sea otters swim right up to us. I’ve been to acquariums where we could get close to the seals and sea lions, but you don’t want to because they are stinky! They are quite loud – sea lions anyway.

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