Reverse 365: Simplicity - Day 165/365 6.14.13

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/800, f/5.6

Date: December 9th, 2012

Location: Stevens Pass, Washington

165/365 - June 14th, 2013

“What's really important is to simplify. The work of most photographers would be improved immensely if they could do one thing: get rid of the extraneous. If you strive for simplicity, you are more likely to reach the viewer. ”  ― William Albert Allard

Reverse 365: Permission to See - Day 164/365 6.13.13

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.6

Date: December 9th, 2012

Location: Stevens Pass, Washington

164/365 - June 13th, 2013

“While there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see.”  ― Dorothea Lange

Reverse 365: Abstraction - Day 163/365 6.12.13

I felt like trying a series of black and white images and these snow and ice crystals were the perfect canvas. 

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/2500, f/5.6

Date: December 9th, 2012

Location: Stevens Pass, Washington

163/365 - June 12th, 2013

"I work in colour sometimes, but I guess the images I most connect to, historically speaking, are in black and white. I see more in black and white - I like the abstraction of it." - Mary Ellen Mark

Reverse 365: Outside World is a Dream - Day 162/365 6.11.13

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/2000, f/2.8

Date: December 2nd, 2012

Location: Snoqualmie Pass

162/365 - June 11th, 2013

“Snowflakes swirl down gently in the deep blue haze beyond the window. The outside world is a dream.” - Vera Nazarian

Reverse 365: Catch Up

Report card time = falling behind on Reverse 365. 

Finishing report cards = rewarding myself with shooting and editing time.

Enjoy some photos from Fall and Winter of last year!

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/1600, f/14

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Astoria, Oregon at the Astoria Column

152/365 - June 1st, 2013

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/1000, f/14

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Off Highway 101 on the way back to Washington

153/365 - June 2nd, 2013

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/800, f/14

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Nisqually Wildlife Refuge on the way home from Oregon

154/365 - June 3rd, 2013

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/1600, f/14

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Nisqually Wildlife Refuge on the way home from Oregon

155/365 - June 4th, 2013

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/400, f/10

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Nisqually Wildlife Refuge on the way home from Oregon

156/365 - June 5th, 2013

Settings: ISO 1600, 50mm, ss1/500, f/10

Date: November 25th, 2012

Location: Nisqually Wildlife Refuge on the way home from Oregon

157/365 - June 6th, 2013

Settings: ISO 1600, 50mm, ss1/160, f/6.3

Date: December 2nd, 2012

Location: My brother adding life to photos of our Christmas tree

158/365 - June 7th, 2013

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/8000, f/2.8

Date: December 2nd, 2012

Location: Snoqualmie Pass after the Christmas Tree Adventure

159/365 - June 8th, 2013

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/1250, f/2.8

Date: December 2nd, 2012

Location: Snoqualmie Pass after the Christmas Tree Adventure

160/365 - June 9th, 2013

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” - Louisa May Alcott

Project 52 - Week 8/52

I mentioned on Tuesday that my family and I went snowshoeing last weekend. We headed up to Blewett Pass and onto the Wenatchee Crest Trail. It is a fairly easy trail, but does have a few inclines both ways. I found this article about snowshoeing and what a workout it is. I could not agree more! It is a great form of exercise that gets you out in the snow, what could be better? It was also a great opportunity to take photos of some beautiful views that I would not have had the pleasure to see otherwise. There is something magical about the majestic views from the ridge line and about the sense of accomplishment I had from a long hike to see the views. I will definitely go snowshoeing again and of course my camera will come along with me!

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/1000, f/16

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/1000, f/16

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/3200, f/16

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/9.0
(on the way back after the adventure)

"Behind all the fun of being out on the trail, I get to reboot my mind. And one finds their favorite area, and there is a point where those endorphins kick in, and the most amazing solutions come to you. You find your inspiration hill." – Phillip Gary Smith 

          

Tones on Tuesday #66 2.19.13

It took a little longer than usual to get this post up, but I am at the beach listening to the waves crash. It is a bit distracting, in the best way!

DesiraeR at Sommerfugl Designs

The feeling of this photo is whimiscial and a bit magical. I love how the color palette brings the colors in the photo to life. Thank you for sharing Desirae!

Jenn at Shutter Happy Moments

I love the softness of the black and white tones and the blurred background and texture focuses your eye where it should be - the bride and groom. Thank you for linking up Jenn!

Tayet at Farm Life at Its Best

Simply adorable! Is there anything else to say about a baby goat in a sweater? Thank you for sharing Tayet!

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• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
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Over the weekend my family and I went snowshoeing. It was my first time and oh my was it a workout! We went to the top of Blewett Pass in the Wenatchee National Forest and hiked along the ridge with amazing views of the Enchantments. My brother and I ended up hiking 6 miles total. I did half with the snowshoes and half without. I feel very accomplished and very sore. It was my first time taking my camera along on a long hike. I feel like the photos took such an effort to get and only add to my sense of accomplishment. I also used the Zone System which made the editing fairly easy. I will be sharing more on Thursday!

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/640, f/16

"Keep your sense of proportion by regularly, preferably daily, visiting the natural world." - Catlin Matthews

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Project 52 - Week 7/52

Last week I mentioned how I was feeling less than inspired by my attempts to capture a particular view. So this week I decided to just take a drive and see where it led me. I headed over Stevens Pass and was rewarded with a beautiful sky and light on the other side of the mountains. I pulled out my phone and as I often do I looked for parks near my location. I found Lake Wenatchee Park, Googled photos and decided it was a place I wanted to see. Oh my word, was it worth it! The sky was a gorgeous blue, it was in the upper 40s and there was snow on the ground and covering the distant mountains. I took a picture with my phone and posted it on Facebook with the Ansel Adams quote "Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter." It could not have been more true, it was picture perfect!

It was also a perfect time to use the Zone System. I metered off the sky and set my exposure to 1 stop up from perfectly exposed. It worked beautifully as I only had to do minor editing. The photos below are so close to what I saw that I takes me right back to this beautiful day. I couldn't decide which photo I like best so you get a few to take a look at. Also, the quote below sums up my feelings about nature to a T. I feel such a great connection to the universe, God and myself when I am outside. I am lucky to get to photograph the things I do!

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/640, f/18

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/640, f/18

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/18

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/18

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” -  Anne Frank

         

Tones on Tuesday #57 12.11.12

Leovi at La Fotografia Efectista Abstracta

I love the softness of this image. The colors and texture have such a dreamy quality. Thank you for sharing Leovi!

Maboe

What gorgeous sparkle! I love the sunbursts. Thank you for linking up Maboe!

Life with Kaishon

What an adorable photo! I love the depth of field and the mischievous expression. Thank you for sharing!

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Now it's your turn to share your photo with altered tones. Here are the guidelines for Tones on Tuesday:

• The basic idea is to share one photo where you have altered the tones. Such as a black and white, sepia toned, selective coloring or colored photo. Feel free to share the original and edit, or just the edit.
• Please share a photo that you have taken and edited yourself.
• One photo per photographer please. If you have more than one photo in your post please indicate which one is for Tones on Tuesday. If you link up more than once only the first photo will be considered for showcasing.
• Please link up with your permalink and not your blog address.
• Attach the Tones on Tuesday button or a link back here to your post.
• Leave comments for at least 3 other participants, share the love :o)!
• Have fun!

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Usually it takes me a long time to find my holiday spirit. This weekend my family and I did decorations and I headed to the snow again. I think I found my holiday spirit early! There is something about decorations and snow that speaks of the season. Here is a macro from Steven's Pass. 

Settings: ISO 1600, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.6

"The snow itself is lonely or, if you prefer, self-sufficient. There is no other time when the whole world seems composed of one thing and one thing only." - Joseph Wood Krutch

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