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Where to See Autumn Colors in Washington State
October 15, 2024
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers" is from the book Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and I could not agree more!
I absolutely love autumn and I always look forward to the chill in the air, the colors changing and getting to wear knit hats whenever I want!
Washington state is a dream location for fall colors! We have h...
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Scootin' Around San Juan Island (as printed in Explore Washington State)
September 15, 2024
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In my opinion, scootin’ around San Juan Island is the best way to see this gorgeous and adventurous island. With a bit of planning, you won’t regret it either!
In the morning, walk on to a Washington State Ferry in Anacortes. Be sure to read the schedule carefully, as not all boats go to each island in the San Juans. Be sure to keep an eye out for...
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“HOPE Out of Pain” Gallery
August 18, 2023
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I wanted to share my last in-person gallery with you. Since so many of you could not attend for many reasons, including not living anywhere near Seattle/Woodinville Washington I figured I could bring my gallery to you. Below is my introduction to the gallery and then I follow with the photos and the write-ups of each one. Please let me know if you...
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Seeing the Good While in the Journey of Pain and Grief
January 31, 2023
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“Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re feeling. To have the hard conversations.”
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.”
These two quotes from Brené Brown, ha...
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Four Ways to Photograph One Scene
January 26, 2023
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A simple way to improve your photography is by shooting multiple shots of the same scene, but in a different way.
When I stumble upon or go to a planned location that I wish to capture, I first take in the whole scene. What am I seeing? A main subject? Special lighting? Reflections? Colors? What is it exactly that draws me to this scene?
Once I h...
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Looking for the Light
January 25, 2023
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The word Photography literally means ' drawing with light '. A photographer is always "looking for the light" and then trying to capture it!
There are many types of light and I will go through a non-exhaustive list with you!
Bright Sunlight or Hard Light: often in the middle of the day that causes harsh shadows, and direct or concentrated light s...
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Winter Blakation
January 15, 2023
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“Our Dance” Visit to Blake Island Marine State Park in March
Waking up Friday morning, I asked Johnny, “Where can we go?” It’s supposed to be so beautiful this coming weekend, so we decided on a “Blakation” as the boating community calls a trip over to Blake Island.
We pulled into the marina and two bald eagles greeted us in a tree close to shore...
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