Project 52 - Week 14/52

It was a glorious weekend here in the Pacific Northwest! On Saturday I went hiking with my brother to the top of Pinnacle Peak. It was a tough hike with about an 18% grade. Unfortunately there were no views at the top, but I did get to see the city of Enumclaw and I can now say I made it to the top. On the way back home I was able to get a good view of Mount Rainier by pulling off the road. I must say the the Zone System is amazing for capturing the vibrant color of the sky on a sunny day. 

Settings: ISO 500, 100mm, ss1/640, f/11

Pinnacle Peak Hike

Settings: ISO 500, 100mm, ss1/640, f/16

Mount Rainier

On Sunday, I went to the Bellevue Botanical Gardens to soak some more of the sun. There were many other photographers there with the same idea as me. I loved the tranquility of the gardens and the variety of plants and different types of gardens housed in this one beautiful place. 

The sunlight shining through the magnolia flowers. 

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/500, f/11

Colored version of the black and white I shared on Tuesday. 

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/20, f/11 (on tripod)

A flower growing in the marshy, wetland area. 

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/400, f/5.6

Shadows dancing across the grass in the Lost Meadow.

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/1600, f/6.3

A sunburst through the tree in full bloom.

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/320, f/22

"A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves." - Marcel Proust 

          

Tones on Tuesday #69 3.12.13

Cropped Stories

Could this father daughter moment be any cuter? I love the softness of the black and white and the moment captured is priceless! Thank you for sharing!

Evelyn at Within My Focus

The contrast of the white with the dark patches on the birch tree is beautiful. I love the subtlety of this photo. Thank you for sharing Evelyn!

diefahrradfrau at onthewayz

The dramatic lighting and the pattern created from the shadows is simply stunning. Isn't it amazing the power of light? Thank you for linking up!

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This weekend I went for a hike with my family to Wallace Falls. I am so enjoying discovering new places in the natural world that are full of stunning beauty. Walking through the woods listening to the sounds of the birds and the water allows me to feel more connected to myself and to the world around me. Despite the sore legs after the 4+ mile hike that felt like it was mostly uphill, I feel blessed to have experienced this place with my family. Pictures of the waterfalls will be up on Thursday. I used this HDR tutorial to edit this photo and bring back the details in the twisting mossy branches. 

Settings: ISO 500, 50mm, ss1/125, f/5.0

"If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive." - Eleanora Duse

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