Images from here and there.
My goal in photography is to capture the essence of a place or event, that which makes it what it is. That means seeking the beauty of both the memorable and the mundane.
Photo challenges
Soft Around the Edges
There are many ways to get a soft, dreamy effect in photos, and many reasons why you might want to use that effect. For the Lens Artists Challenge this week Bren of Brashley Photography challenges us to use softness to process our photos. I often use a bit of softness to change the mood or…
Whatsoever is Lovely 2022-week 38
Photos from a lovely summer morning.
Dreamy Dahlia
I gave this dahlia a dreamy look, it has an autumnal vibe. I’ve been in the mood for fall to get going. but it’s really still summer around here. For Cee’s Flower of the Day. I really liked the dreamy look the G’mic’s smooth abstract filter gave this one. Here’s a post describing how to…
Aster in black and white
An aster in black and white.
White lilies
These beautiful white lilies are blooming in a neighbor’s yard. They look so fresh and pretty, even on a sultry day. I feel so fortunate to live where I do. Every body seems to have different flowers, allowing me to vicariously enjoy flowers without having to grow them myself. For Cee’s Flower of the Day.…
A little past their prime
Portraits of artichoke flowers in black and white.
Galleries
Cascade Loop Day 5-through the Cascades to home
Gallery of photos from our fifth, and final, day on the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. Traveling from Leavenworth westbound on US2 through the Cascades back to the Puget Sound area.
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Cascade Loop Day 4-Okanagan & Eastern Cascades
Gallery of photos from our fourth day on the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. We traveled from Winthrop to Leavenworth spending time in the town of Twisp and at ALpine Lake State Park with stops at several other places along the road.
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Cascade Loop Day 3-Winthrop
Gallery of photos from our third day on the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. We actually took the day off from driving and explored the town of Winthrop.
Cascade Loop Day 2-North Cascades
Gallery of photos from our second day on the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. We traveled from the prairies near Sedro-Woolley through the forested foothills and across the mountains on the North Cascades Highway.
Cascade Loop Day 1-mostly on Whidbey Island
The Cascade Loop National Scenic Byway is in my state. The loop covers a pretty decent range of the scenery typical of Washington state. We did it clockwise, starting by taking the ferry to Whidbey Island. Most years we go to Paradise at Mount Rainier for a few days to hike and just enjoy the…
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Mount Rainier wildflowers in black and white
Black and white photos from Paradise at Mount Rainier.
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