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Spring in the Skagit Valley
Just before five am, I dropped some friends off at the airport. Caffeinated, I drove north on the nearly empty interstate, waiting for the sun to come up. The Skagit Valley lies about an hour and half out of Seattle, a broad flood plain, and the closest big chunk of agricultural land in the area. [...]
Shooting with Lensbaby in San Francisco
I had one day on the week in California not planned: perfect to take my lensbaby to the city and check out the new California Academy of Sciences building that I’d read about on Slate. Located in Golden Gate Park, I could dash into the city, take some snaps and get back to Mountain View [...]
Closing: Weyerhaeuser’s Bonsai Garden
Changes are if you’ve come to Seattle to visit me, I’ve suggested that we go visit the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection. It’s a regional treasure and I can’t think of any place like it in the country. The rationale part of my brain recognizes the irony that this collection of priceless, small manicured trees [...]
Vacation with Multiple Lenses
I felt more hesitant switching lenses around in Mexico, drawn by the vibrant color and textures to stick with my standard lens. It seemed risky to me to play around with the Lensbaby, maybe I’d miss a better snap. It’s a different type of reflection on the trip, my plastic shots. I’m still very enamored [...]
New Lens in Victoria, BC
So much for enjoying our staycation! After being homebound in a foot of snow for what felt like weeks, Vic and I were quite happy to be journeying North on the Victoria Clipper. While I’ve wanted to do some camping and hiking on Vancouver Island, Victoria’s reputation as an pale substitute for Ye Olde England [...]