Valiant
During these trying times, it may seem as if we are this lonely log ... lost in a sea of uncertainty! Let us strive to stand tall and bold as the mountain ... valiantly reaching for the sky in glorious triumph over adversity!
Seward Park
16 Mar 2020
* Featured as the cover pic for a photo gallery on 25 Mar 2020 by KOMO News on Facebook - "Wednesday's 30 Photos of Zen: Northwest beauty amid turbulent times"
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Blue Hour Beauty
Beautiful Seattle glows with hope during the evening blue hour!
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Early Blue Hour
The sun had just set and now the beautiful blue hour begins!
Dr. Jose Rizal Bridge
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Morning Spectacle
What a spectacular way to start the day!
Kerry Park
27 Feb 2020
* Featured by KOMO News on their Facebook and Instagram pages on 27 Feb 2020, by Q13 FOX on their Facebook and Instagram pages on 28 Feb 2020, and by 365 Things To Do in Seattle, Washington on their Facebook page on 28 Feb 2020.seattlesunriseblue hourkerry parkseattle skylineseattle cityscapespace needlemount rainierseattle iconsslideshow
Seahawks Game Day
This view of the CenturyLink Field at the blue hour is seen just before the Seattle Seahawks' playoff game with the San Francisco 49ERS.
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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Blue Hour Serenity
During the morning blue hour, I notice a faint blush reflecting in the sky as the sun starts to rise. The clouds roll in shortly and it is overcast for the rest of the day.
Kerry Park
09 Dec 2019
* Featured by Q13 FOX on their Facebook page on 20 Dec 2019 and by KOMO News on 24 Dec 2019 as the cover for this article on their website: https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/how-to-beat-the-gray-blues-when-seattles-averaging-93-cloud-cover-this-month?fbclid=IwAR1Zw7daS8amKT2KwpDpI5ZtyHl8rr3YhmTfmkOFjnVX3J3dWrIkFW-mpBImorning blue hourkerry parkseattle skylineseattle cityscapespace needleslideshowautumnfall
Kerry Park Sunset Dream
"It's almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream."
~ Bern Williams
Kerry Park
13 Nov 2019
* Featured by Rainier Watch (#mtrainierwatch) on their Instagram page on 26 Nov 2019.kerry parkseattleseattle skylineseattle cityscapesunset afterglowseattle great wheelmount rainierseattle iconsslideshowkey arenapacific science center arches
Sunset Glory
A spectacular sunset afterglow creates a golden sky over the Edmonds Fishing Pier and the Olympic Mountains!
Edmonds Beach
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Exquisite Blue Hour
"Every day a new picture is painted and framed, held up for half an hour, in such lights as the Great Artist chooses, and then withdrawn, and the curtain falls. And then the sun goes down, and long the afterglow gives light. "
~ Henry David Thoreau
Edmonds Beach
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Meydenbauer Blue Hour
I'm loving the stunning fall blue hours we've had around here lately, and today's was no exception!
Meydenbauer Bay Park
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Rainbow Sunset Sky
The color layers of the sunset afterglow are absolutely spectacular this evening!
Meydenbauer Bay Park
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Woodland Garden Dream
Washington Park Arboretum
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Autumn's Color Palette
"When everything looks like a magical painting, you know you are in Autumn!"
~ Mehmet Murat ildan
Seattle Japanese Garden
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The Best of Colors
"I want to paint the rest of my days with the best of colors."
~ Debasish Mridha
It's a most spectacular vision after sunset this evening ... the resplendent afterglow mirroring those of the rainbow, and the rich hues gloriously reflecting on the luminous waters and the shimmering sand on the beach! Aah!
Picnic Point
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Brilliant Sunset Afterglow
The sunset afterglow at the blue hour this evening is nothing short of spectacular, the colorful skies brilliantly reflecting on Puget Sound's waters!
Picnic Point
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Mystical Rainforest
"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby."
~ Langston Hughes
Hall of Mosses
Hoh Rain Forest
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Gold Creek Pond Serenity
On our way back from our astrophotography adventure, my friend and I make a brief stop here to admire this lovely scene!
Gold Creek Pond
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
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Glorious Blessing
This glorious church is resplendent as the mystical Aurora Borealis makes her rare and enchanting appearance on this night!
31 Aug 2019
* Featured by Northwest Travel & Life Magazine on their Facebook page on 01 Sep 2019.historic churchnightaurora borealiscelestialeastern washingtonnightscapesummernight starslandscapeastrophotography
Wonderment
The abandoned barn has an astonished expression as the enchanting Milky Way makes its magnificent appearance!
Eastern Washington
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The Look of Wonder
The abandoned barn has an astonished expression as the enchanting Milky Way makes its magnificent appearance!
Eastern Washington
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Softly The Night Falls
"Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, and robes the mountain its azure hue."
~ Thomas Campbell
It's a most enchanting blue hour moment over the Cascade Mountains, seen after sunset from an overlook at Mount Rainier National Park!
19 Aug 2019
* Featured by Everything Washington to their Facebook page on 24 Aug 2020.mount rainier national parkblue hourcascade mountainssummernatureslideshowsunset
Go With The Flow
"Grace is finding a waterfall when you were only looking for a stream."
~ Vanessa Hunt
Christine Falls
Mount Rainier National Park
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Magical Milky Way, Magnificent Orca Cloud & Majestic Mt. Rainier
On this special night, I am completely captivated by the sight of the magical Milky Way for the first time ever!
Mt. Rainier National Park
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Morning Blue Hour Bliss
Majestic Mount Rainier is bathed in warm alpenglow as the sun begins to rise in the east during the blissful morning blue hour!
Sunrise Point Lookout
Mount Rainier National Park
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La Luna
The Full Buck Moon rises and looks divine over West Seattle!
16 Jul 2019
Rainbow Pastels
The skies above the Emerald City light up in a palette of exquisite painterly colors - with splashes of warm, vibrant hues and waves of cool, rainbow pastels!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
26 Jun 2019
* Featured by Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center on their Facebook page on 30 Jun 2019 and by Q13 FOX on their Facebook and Instagram pages on 27 Jun 2019.dr jose rizal parksunsetrainbow pastelsseattle cityscapeseattle skylinesummerslideshow
Scenic Seattle Sunset
Seattle offers a rather scenic view just after sunset, with the skies painted in pretty pastels and the lights glowing in the evening!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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CenturyLink Field Glow
After the spectacular sunset, the lights in and around Century Link Field create a golden glow at twilight!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
26 Jun 2019
* Featured by Destination Pacific Northwest page on their Facebook page on 03 Dec 2019 and by KOMO News on their Facebook page on 02 Dec 2019.century link fieldsummer sunsetslideshowdr. jose rizal parkolympic mountainsseattle cityscapeseattle skylinedusktwilightpuget sound
Golden Sunset at CenturyLink Field
A spectacular sunset with glorious golden skies over CenturyLink Field creates a picturesque city scene!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
26 Jun 2019
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Sunset Splendor
The skies above Century Link Field is lit up in spectacular colors as the sunset transitions into the blue hour!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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Fiery Sunset at the Beach
Bidding adieu to the last sunset of spring with a fiery sunset is the perfect way to end a gorgeous day on Edmonds Beach!
Edmonds, WA
20 Jun 2019
* Featured by Q13 Fox on their Facebook and Instagram pages on 21 Jun 2019.edmonds beachsunsetspringpuget soundwashington state ferryslideshowbeachwavesclouds
Cloud Drama at the Beach
The last sunset of spring dazzles with a spectacular display of fiery cloud drama over Edmonds Beach while a state ferry is docked at the terminal!
Edmonds, WA
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Moonlit Mount Rainier
Majestic Mount Rainier and Upper Lake Tipsoo are exquisitely illuminated by the moon as the stars twinkle playfully in the skies shortly after midnight!
Mount Rainier National Park
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Mount Rainier Sunset Reflections
Shortly after sunset, the tranquil scene around Mount Rainier is gloriously reflected on the pristine waters of Upper Lake Tipsoo!
Mount Rainier National Park
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Alpine Bliss
The alpine scenery around Mount Rainier at Upper Lake Tipsoo evokes a sense of pure bliss!
Mount Rainier National Park
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Majestic Mountain
The majesty of Mount Rainier at Upper Lake Tipsoo is spectacular to behold!
Mount Rainier National Park
15 Jun 2019
* Featured by KOMO News on their Facebook page on 19 Jul 2019.mount rainier national parkupper lake tipsoomount rainierspringsunsetsnowlakereflectionslideshownature
Magical Starry Night
A snowy Mount Rainier nightscape, lit up by the full moon and starry skies is simply magical!
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Serene Pasture
I love this peaceful country scene on the way up to Mount Rainier - with the rusty truck, grazing cows and majestic snow-capped mountain!
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Cotton Candy Clouds
The clouds above Mount Rainier are delightfully splashed in pretty cotton candy pink hues at sunset!
Kerry Park
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Sweet Alpenglow
The sweet alpenglow on Mount Rainier just after sunset is the highlight of this evening!
Kerry Park
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City of Lights
Seattle shines brightly after sunset with its spectacular city lights as the blue hour approaches!
Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center
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Mystical Fields
The spectacular vista of the vibrant rolling hills, peaceful wheat fields and pastoral countryside is a breathtaking sight to behold!
Steptoe Butte State Park
29 May 2019
* Featured by Destination Pacific Northwest on their Facebook page on 06 Jun 2019 and by KOMO News on their Facebook page on 04 Jun 2019.palousesteptoe butterolling hillsfarmlandnaturespringsteptoe butte state parkeastern washingtonpnwhillswheat fieldsslideshow
Palouse Hues
"This is the way to hear music, I think, surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands, under a big sky."
~ Michael Lang
The Palouse is the most serene and pastoral of the wonders of Washington State! It is a region in south eastern Washington characterized by rolling hills covered with wheat fields.
The Palouse from Steptoe Butte
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Majestic Mount Rainier
Majestic Mount Rainier gives us a glorious peek of her gorgeous peak this evening!
Kerry Park
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Wonderful Wisteria
The weepy and wonderful wisteria is in full bloom at the Seattle Japanese Garden, perfuming the air with its heady fragrance!
Seattle Japanese Garden
13 May 2019
* Featured by Curiocity in their article
"Add This Gorgeous Garden Tea Ceremony To Your Summer Bucket List" on 24 May 2019.
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* Featured on KOMO News TV by Shannon O'Donnell during her 11 PM weather forecast on 13 May 2019.
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Peachy Sunset
The peachy sunset at Discovery Park creates a serene vision over the West Point Lighthouse!
Discovery Park
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Seattle's Blue Hour Beauty
A panoramic rooftop view of Seattle with the iconic Space Needle, Queen Anne Hill, Lake Union, Ship Canal Bridge and the University District at the blue hour creates a picture-perfect scene!
The Mountaineering Club
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UW Campus Golden Hour
The University of Washington campus is bathed in sweet light during the golden hour, with majestic Mount Rainier in the south!
The Mountaineering Club
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