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Category Archives: Photography
No elevators but still a wait to summit Mt Everest
Thanks to Frank C. for this impressive photo from The Guardian. What a queue!
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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
From Rosemary W – for more great photos click here.
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Amazing Winners of the 2018 Siena International Photo Awards
Thanks to Rosemarie W for sending this along. To visit more amazing photos please click on this link.
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Route 66 – Get your kicks!
From Savingplaces.org: While it’s not the oldest automobile highway in the United States, Route 66—a National Treasure of the National Trust—is likely the most enduring highway in America’s public consciousness. “The Mother Road,” as it’s often called, represents a significant … Continue reading
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Arctic fox, Iceland
For great photography take at www.naturalpresencearts.com
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8th landing on Mars to look at what’s below the surface
Have you ever seen a spacecraft spread its solar wings? @NASAInSight will need to perform the critical task of deploying its solar arrays to power the mission. We expect to get data confirmation this evening. About the #MarsLanding milestones: https://t.co/vnmkKY2MUs … Continue reading
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Trick or Treat? Phantom on the deck
Fun photo by Diane S
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Clay Jenkinson as Edward S. Curtis
From Don Philips Don’t miss award-winning scholar of history and humanities Clay Jenkinson at Seattle’s Broadway Performance Hall on Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m. Jenkinson brings to life early 20th century photographer Edward S. Curtis through a unique blend … Continue reading
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A drone outside the window
And guess where it landed: They carried it inside the cathedral a minute later. It seems to be the latest in wedding photography.
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Today the last baby left the nest!! – from Carole Shankland.
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Roof Views: The Moon above Venus
Look carefully for the little white dot below the crescent moon, a bit to the left at top, directly below at right (nearly moonset). Venus is directly above the space before PM.
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The Crowd on the Roof
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Edward Curtis – photography at the SAM
We haven’t been to SAM yet for the Curtis exhibit, but will go soon I hope. Having read the book Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis, I’m anxious to see his photographs. From … Continue reading
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A beautiful spot in Eastern Washington
Vineyards and roses at Lake Chelan – worth a trip to the many wineries there.
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Jupiter conjunction with the full moon: after-action report
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Weather permitting, a good show Sunday night
A SPECIAL CONJUNCTION OF THE MOON AND JUPITER: This weekend, the Moon and Jupiter are converging in the constellation Libra for a special conjunction. Jupiter is approaching Earth for a close encounter in early May, making the giant planet extra … Continue reading
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Now you see him – now you don’t
From Gordon Gray: Anyone know how this trick was done??
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Look Up (again)
Where was I looking up? HINT: If you pay for good seats, you miss seeing this.
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Our elevator lobbies show holiday festivities
Click “read more” to visit floors 26 – 1 (except for 4 & 5)
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The Columbia Slot Canyon’s Sunset Enhancer
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Santa’s elves snapping pics
Images sent in by an unknown elf. Do we have more of Santa’s photo bugs out there?? Hey, do you have a favorite pic?
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Fall color in Freeway Park
The leaves are finished near St. James but north of Madison St, it’s still a riot of color.
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Fall foilage
Hope you’ve enjoyed the unusually vibrant fall colors this year. Driving through Steven’s Pass or even down Beacon Avenue is a treat. But right here on 8th Avenue we have a beautiful scarlet oak photographed by Joe Wesley! Joe note, … Continue reading
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