Project 52: Week 22/52

When I sat down to write this post I thought I had a lot to say about my trip to the Oregon Coast over Memorial Day weekend. I planned to write about the halos made by ice crystals around the sun that came in and out of view as we drove to the beach.

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/8000, f/11

I planned to talk about the Baskett Wildlife Refuge where we stopped so I could photograph the amazing blue sky peppered with clouds...

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/2500, f/11

... and about stopping at Siletz Bay, getting some food to take to the hotel we found at the last minute and getting some shots!

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/500, f/16

I planned to talk about walking down to the beach at Otter Crest below our hotel as the sun was setting to get photos of the waterfall there...

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1.0sec, f/20 (on tripod)

...and driving up Highway 101 the next day as a storm followed our progress home with rain clouds over the ocean.

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/200, f/11

I planned to write about the vista overlooking the hotel we stayed at where this plant that is all over the coast made an appearance...

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/200, f/9.0

...and about the other amazing vistas that we found along the way. 

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss1/400, f/9.0

Finally I planned to write about the sunset that started in Oregon...

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1/640, f/7.1

...and continued subtle, soft and serene in Washington. 

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/500, f/8.0

But I am hoping that after the stressful and challenging week I had that the pictures will speak for themselves. I know they bring me back to the recharging feeling of the trip. I hope you enjoy them too!

“It’s hard for me to put into words why I like the beach so much. Everything about it is renewing for me, almost like therapy...Beach Therapy”  -Amy Dykens

         

Tones on Tuesday #79 5.28.13

Maboe

The light on the flower is gorgeous and I love the texture. Thank you for sharing!

Scarlett at House of Emery

Simply stunning! I love the moment captured and the way the black and white adds such a softness. Thank you for sharing with us Scarlett!

Bi Ti at Ready to...Waltz

I love the perspective and the feeling of being small. The sky adds such a great feel as well. Thank you for linking up!

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Lately things have been getting more stressful in every aspect of my life. My plans for the Memorial Day weekend were to catch up on some work. I planned to take one day to go out and shoot to keep up with my Project 52 goal, but other than that I was going to get work done. When I went out to shoot at the beach on Saturday I did not intend to stay overnight and I did not intend to be so grateful that I did. Come back on Thursday to hear more about how events came together to help me recharge and be ready to face another week. Until then, here is a shot I took off a side road on the trip to the Oregon Coast. Isn't the sky amazing? What have you been shooting lately?

Settings: ISO 1000, 50mm, ss1/1600, f/16

"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." - Ralph Marston

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Reverse 365: Catch Up

I have been in an editing rut lately. I haven't found any new tutorials to inspire me and the point I am at in looking back through last year's photos was a time when I was not inspired by what I was shooting. That coupled with a lack of time has me behind once again. Oh well, there is nothing to do but move forward!

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/250, f/3.5

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Volunteer Park Conservatory

Macro Fun with the Clickin Walk Ladies

128/365 - May 8th, 2013

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss1/500, f/8.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Louisa Boren Park, Seattle, WA

After the Clickin Walk

129/365 - May 9th, 2013

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1.3sec, f/9.0 (on tripod)

Date: October 7th, 2012

Location: Kerry Park, Seattle, WA at Sunrise

130/365 - May 10th, 2013

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/250, f/11

Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Before the Storm

131/365 - May 11th, 2013

 Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/160, f/11

Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Before the Storm

132/365 - May 12th, 2013

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/100, f/11

Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Enumclaw, WA

133/365 - May 13th, 2013

"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength." - Oprah Winfrey

Project 52 - Week 17/52

We have been having some amazing weather in the Pacific Northwest and because it is the Pacific Northwest we appreciate it all the more! I spent Sunday over in Eastern Washington soaking up the sun and enduring the wind. On Monday I had a doctors appointment and afterward went to Penrose Point State Park and had fun finding some flowers to shoot in the dramatic light. I continually feel blessed to get to live where I do and experience the places I get to see. What places inspire you?

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/3200, f/11

Vantage Highway

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/3200, f/11
Wind Farm on Vantage Highway

Settings: ISO 800, 50mm, ss1/800, f/16
Wenatchee Confluence Park

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/125, f/7.1
Penrose Point State Park

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/1000, f/6.3
Penrose Point State Park

“But once in a while, you pick the right thing, the exact best thing. Every day, the moment you open your eyes and pull off your blankets, that's what you hope for. The sunshine on your face,warm enough to make you heart sing.”  ― Sarah Ockler