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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Original Perspective, #1 of 2009

December 29th, 2009

In the closing days of 2009, I look back on the past year. Although it was one of the first pictures of this past year, it is still my favorite, and a picture many have fallen in love with. I hope you enjoy a safe and happy New Year!

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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Emerald Sheen

December 27th, 2009

On a gorgeous last week of the year, our city shines so bright!

Countdown of 2009 # 2

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Friday, December 25, 2009

A Christmas Gift

December 25th, 2009

On a joyous and gift giving day, I thought it prudent to reflect on those who are less fortunate this year. I hope you are all enjoying your day with family and loved ones, and I wish you the very best wishes!

Countdown of 2009 #3

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Don't You Miss the Warmth

December 23rd, 2009

O
n a cold wintry morning, this image brings the warmth of summer right into the room. This was taken in the midst of July and is looking back from the waterfront towards the Space Needle, near the S.A.M.

Countdown of 2009 # 4

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

BLUE vs. SKY

December 22nd, 2009

One of my personal favorites. It has been suggested this looks like a vision fro another world, however, it is a sot taken skyward at the Glass Museum in Tacoma, Wa.

Countdown of 2009 # 4

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Monday, December 21, 2009

2009 = Tough Year

December 21 st, 2009

This was a tough year for many people. For many jobs were lost, homes were foreclosed upon, and life was just generally unkind. However, if I have learned anything, its to always look at the hope of the future. On a brighter note this is the darkest day of the year, from here on out it is going to be lighter, longer per day. Here is to 2010.

Countdown of 2009 #5

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Friday, December 18, 2009

More Then a Thousand Words


December 18th, 2009

The Picture Says everything.


Countdown of 2009 # 6


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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

A Northwest Tradition

December 16th, 2009

If you are a native of the Seattle area, one would know how ingrained Husky Football is to the area. as an iconic legendary stadium, Husky Stadium has its own visual approach for airplanes landing in Seattle.

Countdown of 2009 # 7

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Commemoration

December 14th, 2009

What a great time to celebrate marriage. After a little editing, this picture turned into one of my most popular and favorite images. A wedding halfway up Mt. Rainer was a great idea!

Countdown Picture # 8

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

The Nine


December 12th, 2009

On the eve of the year anniversary of the start of our major snow storms last year, I thought about all that gets lost in the coverage. One of those things which gets lost is the animals. What happens when it floods? Cows get stranded on an island.

Countdown of the 2009
#9

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Moving in on one year!



December 10th, 2009

Well I am moving in on a year of being a "Photo-blogger". I had a goal of sticking with this for a year and seeing where it took me. I have had more success then I could ever imagine, allowing me to really pursue a strong love and passion of mine. At the turn of the year I will be starting an "Official" photographer's site and move into the professional field of photography.

I will visiting beloved Europe and will try to make a few posts while on vacation while visiting Germany, Rome, and Paris.

As we move to the end of the year I thought it would be a nice reflection to look at the top 10 pictures from this past year.

As cliche as it is, Kerry Park provides photographers with a spectacular view of the Pacific Northwest's finest city. Although more known for the sunset photos, I rose early this time last year and got a before sun rise glow with Mt. Rainer in the background.


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Indian and the Surfboard


November 19th, 2009

As you walk down the stairs out of Pike Place Market, you might catch these two side by side in the apartments across the way. I have seen them for years, however, just recently I decided to snap them on the way out.


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Baby It's Cold Outside

November 14th, 2009

BBRRRRRRRRRRR.... Winter enters stage left ....

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

An Evening With the Sounders



November 4th, 2009

This week the Seattle Sounders will compete in a winner moves on game with the Houston Dyanamo. Last weekend I was privileged to not only buy tickets, but then to win better seats through a local radio station. If you have never been to a game, the Seattle Sounders are quickly becoming a must see attraction. With the lively atmosphere Seattle is becoming the Yankees of the MLB or the Patriots of the NFL . A Watchful Wanderer

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

All I Want for Christmas.......No More Construction!


November 3rd, 2009

As there was nothing better to do today, I decided to head out and take pictures of the most dreaded word in a Northwesterner's dictionary: Construction. For the past two decades, road construction has been a way of life for everyone here in the emerald city. It seems everywhere you turn, regardless of time of year. I long for the day, where I can drive from point A to point B without having to see some of these colorful road detours.

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Full 90


November 1st, 2009

I hope everyone enjoyed their extra hour of slept this 1st day of November. If you are in the pacific northwest it has been almost impossible to not have heard of the raving success of the Seattle Sounders. They have reached the playoffs and are looking to make waves!

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Snow Falling on Pines


October 29th, 2009

A
Skiers dream, as the first snow of the season fell this week in the low mountains. Rising through the fog,the peaks of the Cascades were witness to a mysteriously beautiful view.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Storybook Canopy

October 25th, 2009

Today features a guest contributor.

I walked through the garden as a child does in a storybook. The kind of story that involves fantastical, twisty trees that shelter from the cold, crisp, autumn air. And scattered leaves that catch fire from drops of light that fall carelessly from the sky. Had the garden allowed, I would have sat myself under this tree, opened the pages of a similar story, and read it through the morning; But alas, it was forbidden. So I take with me this picture of my storybook canopy and remember the imagination of my childhood'

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Welcome to 200!!!

October 23rd, 2009

As a celebration of my 200th post a riddle is told.

1.) Where a "Full 90" is required.

2.) This Stadium is recognized as the official host of Washington States Gold and Purple Day. As Declared by Cristine Gregoire.

3.) This ______ is for you!

4.) If a Siesta is what you need, a street is where I am.

5.) The "Waining Minutes" reveal the Emerald of the City.

The first post to get all 5 correctly, wins a fantastic free print of a picture of their choosing, either poster size (24x36 or smaller).



Today is a Self Portrait. As I was at Snoqualmie Falls recently, there was nothing to capture or put the perspective of the falls into focus. Being as such, I decided I would try to enter my art, and become not the focus, but a balancing solution to the equation, of the capture

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Subtlety


October 22nd, 2009

I
n the presence of fall, sometimes it is the small hints which show its beauty.

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Monday, October 19, 2009

Those Were the Days

Ocotber 19th, 2009

As I looked through pictures I had yet to post from my collections of past, I thought this one might help brighten your day as we think of sunnier times.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Going Up


October 16th, 2009

In the heart of downtown Seattle, there is a brick building which will soon be towered over by a new developing sky scraper. As I was walking by, I was struck by the shear size of development which has taken place over the last century. Buildings which once were the prize of their day, the Smith building, are now dwarfed by buildings two to three times their size. Even the Columbia Tower building is 3/4 the size of the former World Trade Center in NYC. At 80 stories it towers over Seattle and our bit of metropolia here in the northwest.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Trail Up There

October 14th, 2009

A scenic trail to accompany you on your hike around the Mountain.

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Standing Stones

October 12th, 2009

What a view! I decided to visit a common stomping ground for me in Snoqualmie Falls. The fall is why many decide to call the northwest home. With the changing of colors and crisp cool air, it seems many feel invigorated by the change of seasons.

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Blue Seat Special


October 9th, 2009

As the fall comes into full swing, for those of us who are sports fans, October represents the best month of the year. Hear in the northwest we have our own fall sports to be proud of, The Seattle Seahawks. The 12th Man has become a nationwide phenomenon, with Qwest Field being known as the loudest stadium in the world. Recently I took a tour of the stadium and saw it fitting as we head into a weekend home game, come Sunday, these blue seats will be filled with thousands of dedicated fan cheering on their team in frigid conditions.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Flavor

October 8th, 2009

With all the flavor available on the grocery store shelves sometimes I am left to wonder what food actually tastes like, without it.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Tunnel Vision


Ocotber 7th, 2009

Upon Washington State's National Monuments, it is possible to obtain outstanding views of the Seattle skyline, even if it happens to be from the confines of your warm car.

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Blue Mountain

October 3rd, 2009

What a splendid view! Mt. Rainer provides hikers and tourists alike with views from up to 100 miles away. Up close its even more stunning. On this day the clouds subsided just enough to allow a clear view of the top of the mountain.

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Into the Sky


October 2nd, 2009

Sometimes you just need to look up to be amazed!

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Good By Summer


October 1st, 2009

Today we, well at least I, officially move into fall mode. This is a capture of one of the last sunsets of summer from the pacific northwest during the summer time as light slowly fades out behind the Olympic Mountains.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Perception


September 30th, 2009

Today was the first day I have actually thought, " Man I might need to wear my jacket today." My next thought was that I could not remember the last time i wore my jacket this summer. It has been an immaculate summer here in the Northwest, seemingly never ending. However it has come to a close, and as we look forward to fall and winter, I reached deep into the recesses of last winter and found this gem from Snoqualmie Falls. Just a short 30 minute drive east of Seattle, the falls are a barometer of the fall and winter.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Talent



S
eptember 29th, 2009

In the city which is Seattle, the Vespa is one of the top 3 modes of transportation. This woman has her ride down pat, as it is loaded to the brim with odds and ends. My only hope is, that she doesn't have to take emergency evasive or braking action!

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Mr. Red Bench

September 28th, 2009


Walking through the streets of Seattle, sometimes its wonderful to walk through the side streets and poke you head through little niches and enclaves and see what is there. Today, I knew what I wanted to do as soon as I saw this bench. On a little stoop leading to a doctors office surrounded by old brick sat this comfortable looking red bench!

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Spices



S
eptember 25th, 2009

On such a beautiful day in the Emerald City, how can you avoid Pike Place Market? I couldn't, sent my girlfriend home with some fresh Dahlias and blooming Tiger Lilies for her mother.


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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Colors of Fall


September 23, 2009

A
s we enter the first full day of fall ( it started at 2:18 pm yesterday), there is a sense of summer still around with the 80 degree temperatures. However, they are not to last, this is Seattle you know! But what joy to look forward to in the fall as the foliage changes, these are come flowers sitting on the corner of 1st and Pike, a taste of what we have to look forward to in a few weeks!

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Chipmunk Mountain

September 22nd, 2009

As fall arrives today, you would never guess it! Even those creatures who are supposed to be feverishly preparing for winter are enjoying the sunshine! Including this chipmunk on Mt. Rainer.

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Fresh Produce

September 21st 2009

Fresh produce for a reasonable price.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Which Glass Shape Are You?

September 16th, 2009

Which glass shape would you be?


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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Dog Day Afternoon

September 15th, 2009

Who said dogs don't need to take a load off and take some time to sit on a bench and watch the dogs play?


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Monday, September 14, 2009

A Mountain Wedding



S
eptember 14th, 2009

I was blessed to have a couple ask me to do their wedding this past weekend. It was a blessed event, and one that I learned a lot from. Hiking up a 14,000 foot mountain and having a wedding is a unique idea, and one that poses many challenges. I struggled with finding the right white balance and flash sensory, but I was able to capture a few gems. This is one of my favorite.

The day started cloudy, and I was just thankful it was not raining. Mt. Rainer cooperated beautifully!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Blue vs Sky



S
eptember 9th, 2009

Although I don't normally like to posts too similar of themes close together, I can't help it this week. With this shot i was awed by the sparkling blue-aqua glass glistening in the breaking afternoon sun. What a day to be alive.

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Monday, September 7, 2009

Fire and Glass



S
eptember 7th, 2009

During the three day weekend, I was able to take a ride down I-5 to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. As we sat and watched the glass artist cultivate his latest piece of work, you could feel the intense heat from the oven (30 feet away). As the artist worked, I snapped this picture, as he pushed the soon to be martini glass into the fire, the care finesse for the art are visible in the conviction of the work.

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Through the Clearing



S
eptember 2nd, 2009

As the Sun sets on summer this weekend, its provides a warm fuzzy feeling to think of the fun nights had by all throughout.



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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Slow Boat to Nowhere


September 1st, 2009

As Fall creeps up on us this week, i thought it would be nice to try and slow down time.... if possible. If you take a ride on a local tug you are sure to step back a couple of years to a time less stressful, less chaotic, less complicated, you get in the boat and go. Simple, Sweet, and Easy.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

That Time of Year




A
ugust 28th, 2009

For those college football enthusiasts, this marks the one week countdown to the start of the 2009 season. Thought I would bare my colors. What are yours?

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Pike Place Perfection

August 25th, 2009

On a crowded afternoon Pike's Place in the midst of summer is a site to behold, as a Chuck Perry, might attest, Almost One A Day, its a wondrous place which every Seattlite should experience at least 10 times. In this shot, who is driving? and who is walking? A gorgeous hot-rod on a gorgeous day.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

15th Ave Coffee and Tea...uhherr I mean Starbucks


August 22nd, 2009

Looking back through my collections from the summer, it had slipped my mind that I had gone to the opening of the 15h Ave Coffee and Tea aka Starbucks. It is amazing how just as in personal life, in corporate life if you try to hard, it just doesn't work. Somehow it just rubbed me the wrong way.

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