an artist reflects

A blog originating from Cape Ann MA about life, creativity and the spirit by sharing art,photography and haiku.Her assistant is her Mal-Shi. Enjoy.



  • an artist reflects


    Black-and-white close-up of overlapping paper sketches and handwritten drawings
    A raptor awaiting his prey ~ way of Mother Nature ~

    Close-up portrait of a small fluffy white and tan dog resting on a blanket
    ‘My favorite Critter ~ Ziggy

    Close-up of a small fluffy white and tan dog resting on a person's lap
    Ziggy ~ my assistant
    Close-up of a vibrant yellow sunflower with a detailed brown center
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
    Smiling woman in a pink jacket holding a small white dog by the waterfront.

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

    9 responses to “Saturday Critters ~ Hawk”

    1. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Nice shot, but I feel bad for his prey. XO

    2. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar
      Eastside Cats Blog

      Cool shot!

      Birds really are magical.

    3. Lavender Dreams Avatar

      What a neat photo. I love the little loose feathers that show in your wonderful photo! Well done. And thanks so much for your sweet comment today too. We’ve cared about each other for a long time, haven’t we? Hugs and love, Diane

    4. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Just don’t want to see it in action like one time I saw a bird be snatched from the tray of my bird feeder. I almost quit feeding birds because I felt like I was offering up a buffet for the raptors….Yes the way of nature we can’t question . and we all have to eat

      Hugs to you and Ziggy

      Cecilia

    5. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      Mom isn’t a fan of hawk’s as she’s had one fly down and pull her hair. She was dumping brush too close to her nest and boy can they ever move fast and turn corners fast! Hi cute, Ziggy!

    6. Shiju Sugunan Avatar
      Shiju Sugunan

      What a moody, atmospheric shot!

    7. Eileen Wise Avatar
      Eileen Wise

      Hello,

      The raptor is patient, waiting for it’s prey. Cute Ziggy! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

    8. Villrosen Avatar
      Villrosen

      A nice shot of the bird!

      /Irene alias Villroses hage

    9. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      Yikes! Watch that Ziggy when you’re out walking. Hello sweet Ziggy!

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  • an artist reflects

    Getting a bit chilly here on Cape Ann MA

    Haiku/Haiga from Cape Ann MA

    Mother Nature’s gifts on Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ CREATIVE LIVING ~



    Close-up of a fluffy, light-colored dog with dark eyes and a small nose, resting its head on a gray surface.
    My Assistant ~ Ziggy
    Close-up of a vibrant yellow sunflower in full bloom, showcasing its intricate central disc and bright petals.
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
    An elderly woman wearing a colorful jacket and sunglasses holds a small dog while standing by the seaside near a railing, with a clear blue sky and water in the background.

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • REFLECTION ~ SKY ~

    Incredible rainbow Mother Nature created on
    Cape Ann MA
    Another view of rainbow on Cape Ann MA

    Yet another view of rainbow over Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    13 responses to “Sky Watch Friday ~”

    1. lowcarbdiabeticJan Avatar
      lowcarbdiabeticJan

      Lovely photographs, always nice to see rainbows.

      All the best Jan

      https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com

    2. beth3d9f7d58c4d Avatar
      beth3d9f7d58c4d

      Wow!! What wonderful captures of such a colorful rainbow!

    3. alanamautone Avatar
      alanamautone

      A double rainbow! So beautiful and happy your friend had her phone. Snowing right now here so no rainbows today. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

    4. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      Rainbows are so special and so beautiful!

    5. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1

      We had a rainbow here the other day. https://ottawadailyphotos.blogspot.com/?m=1

    6. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Chaplin: “That rainbow is amazing! I swear we can see our beloved brother Dennis and the others up there!”

    7. Jocelyn Avatar
      Jocelyn

      Beautiful rainbow.

    8. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      The rainbows are absolutely magical!!!

    9. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Beautiful rainbow photos .XO

    10. henatayeb Avatar
      henatayeb

      Such a beautiful photo. It is raining here as well.

    11. soma @ InkTorrents.com Avatar
      soma @ InkTorrents.com

      Incredible!! I really love those moments.

      -Soma

    12. Katie Isabella Avatar
      Katie Isabella

      How beautiful. And a double rainbow. What a wonderful seldom seen sight.

    13. Yogi Avatar

      Wow, a double rainbow. Your friend captured some great photos. Thank you to her for letting you post them!!

      Morning Shadows at Bluestem Park | YogisDen.us

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  • REFLECTION ~ Gratitude

    Amazing rainbow on our walk on the Boulevard
    on Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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    6 responses to “THANKFUL THURSDAYS ~”

    1. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Java Bean: “Nothing beats a nice walk every day! Except maybe two nice walks!”

    2. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      CAROL OMDS OMWord. Jumpin’ catfish…One of my mama’s favorite sayings was

      ‘delays happen for a reason’ For sure your reason was worth it too

      just lovely

      hugs Cecilia

    3. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      Those are such nice thankfuls and that rainbow is spectacular!!! Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    4. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1

      A beautiful rainbow! https://ottawadailyphotos.blogspot.com/?m=1

    5. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      What a gorgeous rainbow and I love the AA Milne quote!

    6. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar
      Eastside Cats Blog

      Whoa! Terrific rainbow image!

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  • VETERANS DAY ~ USA


    In honor of all those Veterans who served our country ~
    November chill on Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant
    PRAYERS FOR ALL


    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 



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  • Cape Ann MA ~ Harbor


    Happy doggie snoozing on Cape Ann MA


    Happy Doggy ‘off leash’ on Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~HAPPY IS: ~ on Cape Ann MA ~

    Ziggy ~ My Assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • Rainy weekend on Cape Ann MA

    Earlier lovely weather on Cape Ann MA


    REFLECTION ~ Awww

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy


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  • an artist reflects


    Yet another critter collage from Cape Ann MA

    A little bird with a treat from the feeder on
    Cape Ann MA

    ‘My favorite Critter ~ Ziggy

    Ziggy ~ my assistant
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

    18 responses to “Saturday Critters ~ Doggie ^_^ ~ Bird”

    1. angelswhisper2011 Avatar
      angelswhisper2011

      Looks like there’s a doggie in the tree, Carol. Now, can we have that birdie…please😹Extra Pawkisses for you and Ziggy too🐾😽💞

    2. veronica lee Avatar

      The doggie collage made me smile right away. What a clever way to blend art and photography! I also loved the little bird enjoying its treat. Critters really are one of nature’s greatest gifts. Give Ziggy a hug from me!

    3. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Charlee: “BIRD!!!”

    4. Yogi Avatar

      Both photos are great but you are showing your artist off spectacularly with that first one!!

      Imaginary and Real Critters in Tulsa | YogisDen.us

    5. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      Love your critter collage and mom loves the nuthatches and loves watching them go down the trees head first.

    6. Shiju Sugunan Avatar
      Shiju Sugunan

      Such a clever and creative digital art piece! https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2026/11/saul-kere-never-disappoints.html?m=1

    7. Marsha Gay Avatar
      Marsha Gay

      I love it. It looks fantastic. Very clever and well done

    8. Gillena Cox Avatar
      Gillena Cox

      Luv that collage. Think i will try some

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    9. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1
    10. messymimi's meanderings Avatar

      This is a beautiful little guy.

    11. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Nice collage and cute bird. XO

    12. Lavender Dreams Avatar

      Ziggy is just the cutest this week. Love the nuthatch! I’m praying for you my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane

    13.  Avatar
      Anonymous

      That’s a sweet critter collage and I like the little Nuthatch at your feeder.

    14. Nicole/DVArtist Avatar

      I enjoy and appreciate the doggy are very much. The bird is always fun to see too. Ziggy is the cutest though. Have a great day today.

    15. Katie Isabella Avatar
      Katie Isabella

      I sure do love all the critters. Now I tend to love kitties a lot but everyone is included.

    16. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Another fine critter collage your leaves are lovely

      Hugs to you and Mr. Z

      Cecilia

    17. Eileen Wise Avatar
      Eileen Wise

      Hello Carol,

      I love your critter collage and your sweet Nuthatch, great photos. Ziggy is always a favorite. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

    18. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      Love that doggie art and the sweet little birdie!

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  • an artist reflects

    Angels in autumn on Cape Ann MA

    Haiku/Haiga from Cape Ann MA

    Not sure what bird had in his mouth but leaves are almost gone
    from some trees on Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ CREATIVE LIVING ~



    Close-up of a fluffy, light-colored dog with dark eyes and a small nose, resting its head on a gray surface.
    My Assistant ~ Ziggy
    Close-up of a vibrant yellow sunflower in full bloom, showcasing its intricate central disc and bright petals.
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
    An elderly woman wearing a colorful jacket and sunglasses holds a small dog while standing by the seaside near a railing, with a clear blue sky and water in the background.

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • REFLECTION ~ SKY ~

    Mixed bag sky on Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    16 responses to “Sky Watch Friday ~”

    1. The Oceanside Animals Avatar
      The Oceanside Animals

      Java Bean: “Ayyy, the sky may be a mixed bag but it is very dramatic!”

    2. The Florida Furkids Avatar
      The Florida Furkids

      Beautiful sky!

    3. jimbarlas Avatar
      jimbarlas

      Good sky.

    4. alanamautone Avatar
      alanamautone

      That is one dramatic shot. I like the cloud combinations-nature trying to make up its mind. It will, though, soon enough. Enjoy the mild weather while we can. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

    5. CAAC Avatar
      CAAC

      Lovely sky view and nice quote, Carol! :)

    6. Pam and Teddy Avatar

      Pretty photo…….love Maya’s quote!

      Hugs, Pam and Teddy

    7. Duke Avatar
      Duke

      Your sky is beautiful and we love Maya Angelou’s quote.

    8. xhobdo Avatar
      xhobdo

      So beautiful sky view.

    9. Erin, the Literary Cat. Avatar
      Erin, the Literary Cat.

      The evr changing sky; always a treat.

      ERin

    10. williamkendall1 Avatar
      williamkendall1
    11. messymimi's meanderings Avatar

      Your sky is very dramatic here.

    12. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar
      Eastside Cats Blog

      Ever changing sky and ocean.

    13. Yogi Avatar

      I love the big view of your bay. Beautiful shot!

      Skywatch Friday – At Home and on the River | YogisDen.us

    14. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar
      The Brian’s Home Gang

      The sky looks amazing and so do the clouds out there on the horizon!

    15. angelswhisper2011 Avatar
      angelswhisper2011

      Beautiful sky Carol and Ziggy. It’s cold here in our Country, but today we had a little sunshine, so that makes it feel better 😺Double Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend to the both of you🐾😽💞

    16. Carol on the Lake Avatar

      Love that first photo – I always liked Indian summer growing up.

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