Festive Lights
The Space Needle appears festive in pink lights during the blue hour!
Kerry Park
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Magic Hour
"If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour."
~ Victoria Erickson
As the sun begins to rise on the last day of October, I marvel at this wondrous scene! The sweet sunlight kisses the fall foliage in its magical transition, reflecting exquisitely on the lake!
Green Lake Park
31 Oct 2020
The Tints of Autumn
"The tints of autumn ... a mighty flower garden blossoming under the spell of the enchanter, frost."
~ John Greenleaf Whittier
Seattle Japanese Garden
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Magical Autumn
"When everything looks like a painting, you know you are in Autumn!"
~ Mehmet Murat ildan
Seattle Japanese Garden
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Willow's Reflection
This graceful willow tree with its magnificent pond reflection is a dazzling vision surrounded by gorgeous fall color!
Seattle Japanese Garden
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Autumn Garden Mosaic
"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."
~ Stanley Horowitz
Seattle Japanese Garden
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Autumn Harmony
"There is a harmony in autumn and a luster in its sky ..."
~ Percy Bysshe Shelley
The warm sunset afterglow reflecting on Puget Sound during the blue hour, coupled by looming rain clouds create a dramatic scene from a Seattle park this evening!
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Drama Skies
Dramatic skies overlooking Puget Sound mesmerize from a Seattle park this evening!
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October Skies
A gorgeous sunset afterglow at the blue hour, along with painterly clouds create a stunning scene over the Seattle cityscape!
Kerry Park
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Garden Tranquility
"Autumn is the time of picturesque tranquility."
~ Sir Kristian Goldmund Aumann
Seattle Japanese Garden
30 Sep 2020
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Moonlight Sonata
This enchanting scene from Magnuson Park at the blue hour brings joy to the heart like sweet music!
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Mellow Sunset Afterglow
A serene transition from sunset to the blue hour with hazy skies above the city creates a mellow but captivating scene!
Gas Works Park
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Blue Hour Haze
The clear sky above the city is tinged with just a bit of haze on this tranquil evening!
Gas Works Park
05 Sep 2020
* Featured by KOMO News on their Facebook and Instagram pages on 18 Sep 2020 and by Q13 FOX on their Instagram and Facebook pages on 19 Sep 2020.gas works parkblue hourhazespace needlelake unionseattleseattle iconseattle cityscapeslideshow
Golden Fog
The fog hovering above the trees is gloriously lit up in golden tones by the rising sun on this splendid summer morning!
Leschi Marina
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Full Corn Moon Rising
Hello September!
The Full Corn Moon rises over the Cascades at the blue hour, looking dreamy as it reflected on Lake Washington!
01 Sep 2020
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Dreamy Moonscape
This evening, these cirrus clouds around the full moon appear so dreamy!
Leschi Marina
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Sunset Music
On this evening, my fellow photographer and friend - the great Tim Durkan is shooting a music video with a local artist on the rooftop of the Space Needle! The helicopter hovering above the iconic structure is part of the production. Majestic snow-capped Mount Rainier is warmly bathed in the sunset afterglow, along with the clouds in the sky!
Kerry Park
24 Aug 2020
* Featured as the cover photo by KOMO News for an article on 31 Aug 2020, on 05 Sep 2020 and 01 Oct 2020
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Purple Magic
During the blue hour, the colors in the sky turned into magical shades of purple magic!
The helicopter hovering above the iconic structure is part of a music video production at the rooftop of the Space Needle on this evening.
Kerry Park
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Sleepless in Seattle
"Sleepless in Seattle"
Did you know that Seattle is considered the boating capital of the world? "Many estimate that Seattle has the most pleasure boats per capita than any other city in the country. Seattle is the perfect place for boating as the city is surrounded by water, there are fantastic areas to explore by water, and fair winds in the spring and fall make for great sailing."
Shilshole Bay Marina
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Magical Seattle Afterglow
Seattle appears magical during the sunset afterglow this evening!
Kerry Park
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Glow Orange
The Two Union Square skyscraper glows orange to support Fred Hutch Cancer and COVID-19 Research! 🧡
Seattle, WA
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Emerald City Enchantment
It's an enchanting blue hour in the Emerald City!
Kerry Park
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Goodbye to July
Bidding adieu to July on the last day of the month from Queen Anne!
Seattle, WA
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Edmonds Blue Hour Beauty
Always be thankful for moments of serenity, especially during the gorgeous blue hour!
Edmonds Fishing Pier
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Fiery Sunset Sky
A fiery sunset sky crowns the Emerald City this summer evening!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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The Colors of Pride
Colorful lights illuminate CenturyLink Field during the sunset afterglow as the blue hour approaches to celebrate Pride Weekend!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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Sublime Sunrise
On this morning, I marvel at the most sublime sunrise so far this year! This impressive scene of colorful cloud layers painting the skies over the Cascade Mountains and Lake Washington simply takes my breath away!
Leschi Marina
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Rainbow Spring Sunrise
This sunrise over the Cascades and Lake Washington is a spectacular way to bid adieu to spring!
Leschi Marina
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Blue Hour Glory
"Be the morning in everyone's eyes and make their day turn into a thing of beauty."
~ Anthony T. Hincks
This is another phase of that most glorious blue hour! I enjoy the layered painterly clouds on this morning, with colorful hues that transition as the sun starts to rise over the Cascade Mountains and Lake Washington!
Leschi Marina
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Morning Mountain Alpenglow
The skies to the east were vibrantly colorful just before sunrise, and to the south right after - illuminated with soft pink light which reflected on the snow-capped mountain!
Leschi Marina
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Just Chillin' Over A Seattle Cityscape
A colorful blue hour scene overlooking the cityscape creates a relaxing perspective of Seattle!
Ella Bailey Park
11 Jun 2020
* Featured by Visit Seattle on their Instagram Page on 22 Jun 2020seattleseattle cityscapeseattle skylineella bailey parkblue hourtwilightslideshow
Rainbow Sunset Afterglow
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore
Despite these troubling times, the stunning sunsets in the Pacific Northwest give my soul some peace and solace! This spectacular scene overlooks Lake Washington from a hill in Bellevue.
04 Jun 2020
* Featured by In The Pacific Northwest on their Facebook page on 29 Jun 2020.seattleseascapesunset afterglowblue hourrainbow cloudsbridgebellevuemercer islandnatureluther burbank parkeast channel bridgefiery sunsetlake washington
A Sunset Gift
"There is nothing like a beautiful sunset to end a healthy day."
~ Rachel Boston
Shilshole Bay Marina
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Emerald City Glow
I venture out to a nearby park to shoot the sunset afterglow. It turns out to be a lovely night!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
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Seattle Sparkles
When the city lights turn on and echo the bright hues of the sunset sky, a dazzling aura emanates from the glorious scene!
Dr. Jose Rizal Park
18 May 2020
* Featured by Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center on their Instagram page on 17 Mar 2021 and on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages on 04 Aug 2020.seattlejose rizal parkseattle cityscapeseattle skylinesunset afterglowtwilightemerald cityseattle iconslideshow
Golden Hour Beauty
"An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day."
~ Henry David Thoreau
Shortly after sunrise, with the quiet beauty of the golden hour around me ... a perfect Zen moment it was to behold!
Leschi Marina
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Contemplation
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
~ Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
Shortly before sunrise … my heart sings with joy and I say a prayer of thanks, as I strive to stay strong and hopeful … marveling at this serene beauty during the glorious blue hour… on the first full day of Spring! Peace and Love to All!
20 Mar 2020
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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
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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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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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
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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