Lincoln City Sunset

I captured this photo while walking with my Darling Friend Lynn, in Lincoln City, Oregon.  One can often see such amazing, stunning vistas here. 

The ocean is never the same--it can be beautiful, stunning--and sometimes frightening.  The changing moods of the ocean seem to reflect life itself.

I am so grateful for this beautiful place.

Sunset's Burning -SkyWatch Friday

The smoke from the fires this summer caused the sky to burn with beautiful color.  It reminds me to pray for those who have lost their homes and even their lives.  

My heart goes out to all those who have lost so much.  

Keep looking up this Skywatch Friday.

Sunset Beauty

I was driving on I-5 when this beautiful sunset blew through the windshield.  I had to pull over to take a picture of it.  My photo does not do this wonderful moment justice.

Have a lovely weekend, my Friends. 

Exquisite Sunset

I was visiting my best buddy's new home in Lincoln City a little over a month ago.  There was an incredibly low tide that evening, so we walked for hours along the beach--picked up wonderful agates and shells--and then came the sunset.  As you can see, it was incredibly beautiful.

Here the sun's rays were captured in a molten glow along the edges of the sea.

Such beauty.  When I see a scene like this, I am SO grateful to the creativity of our Creator.

Have a lovely week dear friends.  

Winter Sunset on the Oregon Coast

Mumsie and I spent a week at the beach with friends in January.  The sunsets over the Pacific Ocean were spectacular.  This evening photo is a wonderful example of the moments of beauty one can experience on the Oregon Coast.

Have a lovely day, dear Friends. 

Praying for You

We are praying for you.  Do not give up hope.  You are not alone.  You know who you are.

Cotton Candy Clouds -SkyWatch Friday

This photo doesn't do the original sky justice.  Ah, it was SO pretty--fluffy and pink, just like a huge fluff of cotton Candy!  And I do so love cotton Candy at the county fair in summertime.

If you love clouds as much as I do--join SkyWatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Have a lovely day and Happy SkyWatch Friday!

Opal Sands, Golden Sun -Skywatch Friday

Sunsets along the Oregon beaches can be spectacular.  This picture was taken in January.  I loved the almost translucent, opal look of the sands, and the way the sun threw pink highlights into the waves.

The loveliness of the sun and the rays cast over the sea to land in a puddle on the beach, inexplicably touches my soul. 

Have a lovely weekend.

If you love clouds as much as I do--join SkyWatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Have a lovely day and Happy SkyWatch Friday!

Bits of Rainbows -SkyWatch Friday

This is a picture I took of a cloud angel in the skies last Saturday evening.  What a lovely lovely display.  It wasn't until I got home and looked closely at the photo, that I noticed some cloudy rainbows.

Here is a closeup of these lovely jewels of the sky--tiny bits of rainbows...

Have a wonderful weekend!

If you love clouds as much as I do--join Skywatch Friday to see all the amazing things to be found by looking up.  Have a lovely day and Happy Skywatch Friday!

Sea Sunset Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

When I go to the beach without my darling Sissy, I always look for a heart to bring back for her.  This was taken as my husband and I drove to the Oregon Coast for our anniversary this past week.

I asked God for a heart for Sissy--and this is the one He sent.  I love you, SissyBoo. There is a beautiful cloud heart and a glowing sunshine heart just for you.  ((hugs))

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

 

Oregon Sunset

We were so grateful for the sunshine at the beach last week.  Our second evening, my husband and I went for a walk at sunset.  I was amazed at the pinkness of the light dappling the tall gangled cedar trees.

The sunlight shone in pastel loveliness over the waves to peak through the wind-blown branches.

The waves were spectacular as they pounded the sands.

I marveled at the pink color of the ocean spray, as the waves tumbled toward shore.

 But most of all, I was thankful to be walking there hand in hand with my Beloved.

What an unexpectedly beautiful day.

It is Well With My Soul

Daddy is getting ready to slip into heaven any time.  When I was there a few days ago he was having a hard time breathing, before the nurse came in with his medications.  So I sang his favorite song to him, holding his hand.  As I sang It is Well With My Soul, Daddy squeezed my hand.

I want to share this song with you--the words are so beautiful.  It was written by Philip P. Bliss in the mid-1800's.  This man had just lost his entire family at sea.  Philip Bliss knew terrible, unrelenting grief.  Yet he penned these wonderful words:

When peace like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll

What ever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, 

Let this blest assurance control,

That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,

And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought

My sin, not in part, but the whole,

Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more'

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh, my soul.

And Lord, hast the day, when my faith shall be sight

The clouds be rolled back as a scroll: 

The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,

Even so, it is well with my soul.

It is well...with my soul

It is well...with my soul

It is well!  It is well!

With my soul.

God bless you all.  Please be praying for my family at this time.

UPDATE:  Daddy flew away to heaven this evening.  He took a piece of my heart with me.

Hearts at Sea - Guest Heart Thursday

My darling Sissy loves the sea and hearts.  While we were at the ocean this past week, I looked for hearts.  Here you see one in the sudsy waters.

Sitting high atop a sand cliff, I caught another in the clapping hands of the waves.

But the most amazing heart appeared our last evening there, when I asked the Lord for a special heart for my Sissy--one that would say "I love you."   As I watched the colorful shifting vista, a spectacular heart suddenly bloomed above the wings of a butterfly.

An incredibly beautiful heart for my lovely, talented amazing sister Clytie!  I love you, Sissy!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

Cloud Dance

The sunsets lately have been spectacular!  I caught this photo over the back fence.  It looked as though one courtly cloud had asked the other to dance, bending to kiss her hand.  She looked back over her shoulder, just as I clicked my camera! 

So glad to have caught them before they danced off into the night.

Flames in the Skies

On my way into town late yesterday, the skies burst into glorious flame.  I had to stop to take this picture of this breathtaking scene.

Purples, blues, pinks, and gold streamed into the sky.

Exploding into a symphony of vibrant color.

If this sunset had been set to music--it would have been the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

Opal Sunset

There is nothing more beautiful than a sunset over the sea.  This was taken last January.  Do you notice the heart in the middle of the blue sky?  I thought this appropriate for today's blog, because Sissy, Queen of Hearts and I are going to the coast for a few days.  What joy, my beloved sister, our cameras in hand, the wind and waves--and maybe snow--a girl couldn't ask for more.  (grin)

Heart of Fire - Guest Heart Thursday

I was just outside only a matter of minutes ago, and caught this incredibly beautiful heart of fire--it's upside down, but it is definitely a heart!  It only lasted for a moment--then it faded to a mere shadow of this colorful fire.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

The Sky is on Fire!

One evening around sunset last week I was in my office, working away.  I glanced out the window and noticed a peculiar golden light covering the ground and trees.  Taking a well-deserved break, I grabbed my camera and ran for the kitchen door.

I gasped, skidded to a stop, gasped again.  The stormy clouds over my neighbor's gorgeous home looked like they were on fire.  I've never seen anything like it.

Needless to say I clicked hundreds of pictures -- this was one of the best.  If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed clouds could look this way.

Summer Sunset - Guest Heart Thursday

 Night before last the sunset was extraordinary!  The pinks and purples against those dark leaves was beautiful.  And then I spotted the purple heart--can  you find it?  I thought this to be the perfect Summer Sunset heart for Guest Heart Thursday!

For more marvelous heart photos, art and such visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!

GUEST HEART THURSDAY

 

Columbia Gorge Sunset

Last Spring, while visiting Oregon's Great Columbia Gorge, I took a photo of this wondrous Sunset.

I am excited to announce a new blog by my brother, Mark, who is a photo journalist for a newspaper in the Columbia Gorge. His photography is magnificent and his writing is stirring. I think you will enjoy visiting. Would you all pop on over and take a look? It would be a great encouragement to him.

Here's the link: http://markbgibson.wordpress.com/