Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Tag: Pacific Northwest
Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascending over Mt Adams
On a recent flight from Seattle to Phoenix, I was lamenting the fact that I was once again sitting on the wrong side of the plane to see a close up of Mt Rainier. A few minutes later, as we continued to ascend, the… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Ascending over Mt Adams”
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Fall Walk around Green Lake
I was raised in West Seattle and rarely ventured into other parts of the City, save for the occasional trip downtown or jaunt to the Zoo. And so I’d never been to Green Lake until we moved to the north end rather unexpectedly (at… Continue Reading “Fall Walk around Green Lake”
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Stages of a Sunset
The rain finally came to an end, so I thought I’d try to catch tonight’s sunset in the park at the end of the street. When I arrived, I found blue patches of sky hidden under billowy clouds. It wasn’t long before pale peach… Continue Reading “Stages of a Sunset”
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Rainy Day Cats
It’s a typical fall day in the Pacific Northwest, with gray skies, steady rain and two cats unable to decide whether to be in or out. Benji strikes a handsome pose through the screened glass door, apparently waiting patiently. Tiger has chosen a different… Continue Reading “Rainy Day Cats”
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Experimental Tree in Color
I have a favorite tree that I love to photograph during the winter when it is barren and craggy. For this week’s photo challenge I decided to experiment with color and so present this tree to you in two shades. Aqua Arctic Experimental
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After the Storm
We heard the wind howling in the night but woke to overcast skies and promising sunbreaks. We thought we could beat the storm’s next wave and so headed out to Coulon Park for a morning walk. We found everything windswept, clean and fresh, and… Continue Reading “After the Storm”
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Temporary Morning Brilliance
“Susanne, are you awake? You’ve got to see this.” My husband the early riser had been out for his morning walk when the sun was starting to rise. I was awake and jumped out of bed hoping to capture that temporary morning glow before… Continue Reading “Temporary Morning Brilliance”
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Surprised by Snow
Yes it’s far too early to have snow. And yes, it’s going to be a long, long winter. And yes, I’m lucky I don’t have to drive in it if I don’t want to. Still, isn’t it pretty? ~ Susanne
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A Walk on the Cedar River Trail
What a difference a day makes! This morning brought brief snow flurries to the region (the earliest I can remember) but yesterday was mild with only light rain. I’m happy we took our walk on the Cedar River Trail yesterday. The Trail follows the… Continue Reading “A Walk on the Cedar River Trail”
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Mountain Peek
For this week’s Photo Challenge – A football game on a late afternoon overshadowed by the mountain peeking in the background. Peek
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