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Cannon Beach Sunset Typical of December, cold but not the bitter windy cold we get in January. Taken from Ecola State Park looking back at Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. ~Deb 12/24/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:03:14 -0800

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Cannon Beach Sunset Typical of December, cold but not the bitter windy cold we get in January. Taken from Ecola State Park looking back at Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. ~Deb 12/24/09

Horsetail Falls, Columbia Gorge ~Deb 12/21/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:16:29 -0800

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Horsetail Falls, Columbia Gorge ~Deb 12/21/09

The Frozen Mighty Columbia Taken from Rooster Rock State Park, the Columbia River was frozen along the shoreline. The wind was blowing pretty strong and it was freezing cold!! ~Deb 1 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:23:23 -0800

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The Frozen Mighty Columbia Taken from Rooster Rock State Park, the Columbia River was frozen along the shoreline. The wind was blowing pretty strong and it was freezing cold!! ~Deb 1 ...

Multnomah Falls Frozen Fun Whenever we get temperatures below freezing, the waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge become very interesting. Brrr. Deb 12/10/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:10:23 -0800

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Multnomah Falls Frozen Fun Whenever we get temperatures below freezing, the waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge become very interesting. Brrr. Deb 12/10/09

Sea Star at the Oddwater exhibit This guy was hanging out on the glass. Try as I might, I could not really figure out how he was hanging on. Enjoy the details. ~Deb 12/6/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:57:53 -0800

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Sea Star at the Oddwater exhibit This guy was hanging out on the glass. Try as I might, I could not really figure out how he was hanging on. Enjoy the details. ~Deb 12/6/09

Going home Taken from Crown Point looking west toward the setting sun. ~Deb 11-15-09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:19:12 -0800

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Going home Taken from Crown Point looking west toward the setting sun. ~Deb 11-15-09

The Edge Like the ocean waves, the mind is always churning (thinking, doing, working, stressing, planning...) There are times when it is nice to find that special place where one can qu ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:15 -0800

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The Edge Like the ocean waves, the mind is always churning (thinking, doing, working, stressing, planning...) There are times when it is nice to find that special place where one can qu ...

The photo is a little soft but I am down on the ground trying to hold the camera steady while I take these tiny mushrooms growing from the moss in the old growth hemlock forest of Silver Fal ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:10:20 -0800

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The photo is a little soft but I am down on the ground trying to hold the camera steady while I take these tiny mushrooms growing from the moss in the old growth hemlock forest of Silver Fal ...

Lower South Falls in the Fall Silver Falls State Park ~Deb 10/31/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:21:18 -0800

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Lower South Falls in the Fall Silver Falls State Park ~Deb 10/31/09

Another view of the St Johns Bridge - the bottom. At every angle, it is such a pretty bridge. Thanks for the comments on my previous shot. ~Deb 10/18/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:03:39 -0700

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Another view of the St Johns Bridge - the bottom. At every angle, it is such a pretty bridge. Thanks for the comments on my previous shot. ~Deb 10/18/09

St Johns Bridge Gothic Tower This steep suspension bridge spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. One of our prettier bridges, it is the tallest bridge in Portland. ~Deb 10/17/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:03:07 -0700

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St Johns Bridge Gothic Tower This steep suspension bridge spans the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. One of our prettier bridges, it is the tallest bridge in Portland. ~Deb 10/17/09

Spinning a web I watched this Orb spider make a new web this morning. I shot about 100 pictures, 70% had to be thrown out because of a slight breeze adding another challenge. I liked this ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:01:48 -0700

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Spinning a web I watched this Orb spider make a new web this morning. I shot about 100 pictures, 70% had to be thrown out because of a slight breeze adding another challenge. I liked this ...

Sharing a huckleberry feast -Deb 10/04/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:28:26 -0700

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Sharing a huckleberry feast -Deb 10/04/09

Indian Heaven Wilderness Area Taken a few weeks back, the huckleberry bushes in the foreground were FULL of delicious berries. -Deb 10/3/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:22:29 -0700

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Indian Heaven Wilderness Area Taken a few weeks back, the huckleberry bushes in the foreground were FULL of delicious berries. -Deb 10/3/09

A dahlia from the garden. It seemed to be an appropriate post for a late summer day. But of course it started raining today. ~Deb 9/29/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:04:06 -0700

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A dahlia from the garden. It seemed to be an appropriate post for a late summer day. But of course it started raining today. ~Deb 9/29/09

Indian Summer Sunset Cannon Beach, Oregon ~Deb 9/28/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:41 -0700

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Indian Summer Sunset Cannon Beach, Oregon ~Deb 9/28/09

Trail Marker... Over the years, I have walked many parts of the Pacific Crest Trail throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. When we cross paths, it is like seeing an old friend. Som ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:20:02 -0700

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Trail Marker... Over the years, I have walked many parts of the Pacific Crest Trail throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. When we cross paths, it is like seeing an old friend. Som ...

Zion National Park 2nd week of vacation we headed out into the desert. The layers of the Navajo sandstone in Zion National Park was quite beautiful against the deep blue sky. ~Deb 9/14/0 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:11:19 -0700

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Zion National Park 2nd week of vacation we headed out into the desert. The layers of the Navajo sandstone in Zion National Park was quite beautiful against the deep blue sky. ~Deb 9/14/0 ...

Yosemite National Park. To help battle the fire, helicopters lowered a hose into the Merced River. A tank on the helicopter was quickly filled as it hovered. Lots more pictures from our v ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:59:20 -0700

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Yosemite National Park. To help battle the fire, helicopters lowered a hose into the Merced River. A tank on the helicopter was quickly filled as it hovered. Lots more pictures from our v ...

Taken from the trail to Yosemite Falls. Deb 8/27/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:07:41 -0700

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Taken from the trail to Yosemite Falls. Deb 8/27/09

This fire is just outside Yosemite valley. This was taken about 11:30 AM on Wednesday. We passed it again after dark and it was much bigger. There is a night shot of it in the Vacation galle ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:28:35 -0700

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This fire is just outside Yosemite valley. This was taken about 11:30 AM on Wednesday. We passed it again after dark and it was much bigger. There is a night shot of it in the Vacation galle ...

Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point Deb (On Vacation in Yosemite.) 8/26/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:13:39 -0700

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Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point Deb (On Vacation in Yosemite.) 8/26/09

Wedding Day Today my best friend and I got married. Surrounded by family and friends, we said our vows and tied the knot. Thanks to a joint effort by the family, we had a wonderful time. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:21:33 -0700

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Wedding Day Today my best friend and I got married. Surrounded by family and friends, we said our vows and tied the knot. Thanks to a joint effort by the family, we had a wonderful time. ...

Almost a full moon Driving home through the back roads, gave me the opportunity to stop and take a photo of the freshly cut wheat fields, full moon and blue sky as the sun was setting. ~ ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:43:38 -0700

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Almost a full moon Driving home through the back roads, gave me the opportunity to stop and take a photo of the freshly cut wheat fields, full moon and blue sky as the sun was setting. ~ ...

Sunset on the Columbia River Taken from Larch Mountain ~Deb 8/1/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:02:31 -0700

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Sunset on the Columbia River Taken from Larch Mountain ~Deb 8/1/09

Mt Hood in the setting sun. Walked up Mt Hood to catch the sunset which didn't pan out the way we anticipated. Instead I put my focus on the mountain itself. Lower center is the Palmer Sn ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:34:12 -0700

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Mt Hood in the setting sun. Walked up Mt Hood to catch the sunset which didn't pan out the way we anticipated. Instead I put my focus on the mountain itself. Lower center is the Palmer Sn ...

Lupine high on the mountain Spent some time today at Timberline on Mt Hood. Starting at around 6000 ft near the Timberline Lodge we followed this trail up to about 7000 ft. ~Deb 7/25/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:35:41 -0700

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Lupine high on the mountain Spent some time today at Timberline on Mt Hood. Starting at around 6000 ft near the Timberline Lodge we followed this trail up to about 7000 ft. ~Deb 7/25/09

Lily of the Sun Black & white exposure brings out the lily from the background. No filters, shown as taken. ~Deb 07/23/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:40:18 -0700

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Lily of the Sun Black & white exposure brings out the lily from the background. No filters, shown as taken. ~Deb 07/23/09

The Girlfriend A coworker shows me his pretty mandolin which he calls his girlfriend. The inlay was very nice against the black neck but office lighting doesn't work well as a light box. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:10:21 -0700

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The Girlfriend A coworker shows me his pretty mandolin which he calls his girlfriend. The inlay was very nice against the black neck but office lighting doesn't work well as a light box. ...

Mt Hood in a July Sky West side of Mt Hood. The sky was very a pretty blue. I had a polarizer filter on to bring out a little more of the clouds. -Deb 07/21/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:33:54 -0700

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Mt Hood in a July Sky West side of Mt Hood. The sky was very a pretty blue. I had a polarizer filter on to bring out a little more of the clouds. -Deb 07/21/09

Ramona Falls -Deb 7/19/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:36:22 -0700

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Ramona Falls -Deb 7/19/09

Cascade Meadow Near Timothy Lake on Mt Hood is a campground called Little Crater Lake. Inside the campground there is a trail that takes you through this meadow and to the lake. I thought ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:36:24 -0700

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Cascade Meadow Near Timothy Lake on Mt Hood is a campground called Little Crater Lake. Inside the campground there is a trail that takes you through this meadow and to the lake. I thought ...

Oregon Lavender Festival Taken from the Oregon Lavender Farm. Had I not been enjoying the smell of the fresh lavender and the sounds of hundreds of bees, I probably would have noticed th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:01:55 -0700

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Oregon Lavender Festival Taken from the Oregon Lavender Farm. Had I not been enjoying the smell of the fresh lavender and the sounds of hundreds of bees, I probably would have noticed th ...

UnBEARably Hot Another one from the Wildlife Safari. This brown bear found a way to stay cool. -Deb 7/8/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:28:29 -0700

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UnBEARably Hot Another one from the Wildlife Safari. This brown bear found a way to stay cool. -Deb 7/8/09

Such a Handsome Dude. Photo taken during a visit to the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon -Deb 7/7/09

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:51:40 -0700

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Such a Handsome Dude. Photo taken during a visit to the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon -Deb 7/7/09

7-4-09: Wishing you a Happy 4th from the Oregon Coast - Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:33:34 -0700

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7-4-09: Wishing you a Happy 4th from the Oregon Coast - Deb

6/29/09: Portland has 8 bridges that cross its 2 rivers. In this photo, I am stuck on the Broadway bridge waiting for a grain ship to pass under. Good thing I had my camera. I got out of t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:36:29 -0700

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6/29/09: Portland has 8 bridges that cross its 2 rivers. In this photo, I am stuck on the Broadway bridge waiting for a grain ship to pass under. Good thing I had my camera. I got out of t ...

6/28/09: Florence Sand Dunes at Cleawox Lake in Honeyman State Park. The edge of the sand looks blurry but it's due to the sand blowing hard. I was being sandblasted and trying to p ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:37:52 -0700

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6/28/09: Florence Sand Dunes at Cleawox Lake in Honeyman State Park. The edge of the sand looks blurry but it's due to the sand blowing hard. I was being sandblasted and trying to p ...

6/27/09 - Rocky Butte, Portland Oregon. The sunset was uninteresting so I decided to take the lights instead. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:33:46 -0700

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6/27/09 - Rocky Butte, Portland Oregon. The sunset was uninteresting so I decided to take the lights instead. -Deb

6/26/09 Cheers -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:41:41 -0700

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6/26/09 Cheers -Deb

6/24/09: This is the final photo of the Eagle Creek/Tunnel Falls Hike. I've shown you the view looking out from the falls, looking at the falls, and now finally looking out from the tunnel ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:02:21 -0700

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6/24/09: This is the final photo of the Eagle Creek/Tunnel Falls Hike. I've shown you the view looking out from the falls, looking at the falls, and now finally looking out from the tunnel ...

06/22/09 - This photo is what I was seeing as Dennis took my photo. (see yesterday's post). The falls is called Tunnel Falls. It was named because a tunnel was blasted behind the falls "so ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:44:15 -0700

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06/22/09 - This photo is what I was seeing as Dennis took my photo. (see yesterday's post). The falls is called Tunnel Falls. It was named because a tunnel was blasted behind the falls "so ...

06/21/09 - Went on a 12 mile hike this weekend to Eagle Creek. Looking back, I see Dennis taking a photo of us: Jinny, Linda, and myself. As you can see, there is a cable that we were hold ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:45:57 -0700

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06/21/09 - Went on a 12 mile hike this weekend to Eagle Creek. Looking back, I see Dennis taking a photo of us: Jinny, Linda, and myself. As you can see, there is a cable that we were hold ...

6-20-09 Evening Adventure It was very interesting watching the process for getting a hot air balloon into the air. The envelope is spread out on the ground and a large fan fills it with ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:57:48 -0700

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6-20-09 Evening Adventure It was very interesting watching the process for getting a hot air balloon into the air. The envelope is spread out on the ground and a large fan fills it with ...

06/19/09 - Up at 4am to take some photos at the Tigard Balloon Festival. The weather was not cooperating so we decided to return in the evening to see the NW Natural Night Glow. I wasn't d ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:22:43 -0700

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06/19/09 - Up at 4am to take some photos at the Tigard Balloon Festival. The weather was not cooperating so we decided to return in the evening to see the NW Natural Night Glow. I wasn't d ...

6/17/09 Duotone created in Lightroom -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:41:35 -0700

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6/17/09 Duotone created in Lightroom -Deb

06/16/09 - Went for a walk to try and find a daily photo but didn't find much until I came home. (Funny how that happens.) Roses growing along my next door neighbor's split rail fence. -De ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:34:00 -0700

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06/16/09 - Went for a walk to try and find a daily photo but didn't find much until I came home. (Funny how that happens.) Roses growing along my next door neighbor's split rail fence. -De ...

6/15/09: Arcadia Beach Sunset. It looked like it might be a great sunset so Dennis and I drove out to the coast for dinner and to take photos as the sun was setting. Although this wasn't a ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:22:07 -0700

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6/15/09: Arcadia Beach Sunset. It looked like it might be a great sunset so Dennis and I drove out to the coast for dinner and to take photos as the sun was setting. Although this wasn't a ...

06-14-09: Taken yesterday during my visit to the Portland Rose Garden. The sign tells all. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:46:23 -0700

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06-14-09: Taken yesterday during my visit to the Portland Rose Garden. The sign tells all. -Deb

06-13-09 - Portland is known as the City of Roses. Today's photo was taken at the Portland Rose Garden. It seemed silly turning on the flash in the middle of the day but fill flash was nee ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:25:42 -0700

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06-13-09 - Portland is known as the City of Roses. Today's photo was taken at the Portland Rose Garden. It seemed silly turning on the flash in the middle of the day but fill flash was nee ...

06-12-09 - Sword Fern Fiddlehead. It's fun to find spirals in nature. This is one of those situations where I wanted a photo for the day and once I got this on my monitor I thought it was ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:56:28 -0700

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06-12-09 - Sword Fern Fiddlehead. It's fun to find spirals in nature. This is one of those situations where I wanted a photo for the day and once I got this on my monitor I thought it was ...

06-10-09: Columbine in the afternoon sun -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:22:06 -0700

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06-10-09: Columbine in the afternoon sun -Deb

06-09-09: Beauty and the Beast. After this shot I was careful where I put my nose. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:23:11 -0700

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06-09-09: Beauty and the Beast. After this shot I was careful where I put my nose. -Deb

06-08-09 Goat's Beard - I got out the macro lens, set up the tripod, and spent considerable time trying to focus on the tiny orbs on this goat's beard flower. I was actually amazed that I s ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:15:50 -0700

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06-08-09 Goat's Beard - I got out the macro lens, set up the tripod, and spent considerable time trying to focus on the tiny orbs on this goat's beard flower. I was actually amazed that I s ...

06-07-09 - Wahkeena Creek. Another photo from our hike this past weekend in the Columbia Gorge. 4.8 miles round trip. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:43:36 -0700

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06-07-09 - Wahkeena Creek. Another photo from our hike this past weekend in the Columbia Gorge. 4.8 miles round trip. -Deb

06-06-09: Today's photo was taken in the Columbia Gorge on the Wahkeena Falls loop. This particular photo is a shot of Fairy Falls. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:34:45 -0700

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06-06-09: Today's photo was taken in the Columbia Gorge on the Wahkeena Falls loop. This particular photo is a shot of Fairy Falls. -Deb

06-05-09: Spring rain on my rose. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:42:48 -0700

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06-05-09: Spring rain on my rose. -Deb

6-04-09: After a storm passed through the evening sky put on a nice display of color. -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:22:05 -0700

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6-04-09: After a storm passed through the evening sky put on a nice display of color. -Deb

06-03-09 - Dawson Creek Park. Just a quiet local park -Deb

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:31:45 -0700

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06-03-09 - Dawson Creek Park. Just a quiet local park -Deb

6-02-09 - Goose In Boots This gosling was the brave one while his 4 sibblings remained at the water's edge. I was really amazed at how huge their feet are. It looked like he was wearing hi ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:13:27 -0700

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6-02-09 - Goose In Boots This gosling was the brave one while his 4 sibblings remained at the water's edge. I was really amazed at how huge their feet are. It looked like he was wearing hi ...

06-01-09 - Cape Falcon. We took a late afternoon walk to catch the setting sun but the sunset didn't pan out. Instead I caught this shot as the sun was setting. I believe it is a Cow Pars ...

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:11:51 -0700

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06-01-09 - Cape Falcon. We took a late afternoon walk to catch the setting sun but the sunset didn't pan out. Instead I caught this shot as the sun was setting. I believe it is a Cow Pars ...

A quiet moment by the river. Silver Falls State Park

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:22:05 -0700

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A quiet moment by the river. Silver Falls State Park

05/09/09 - Lower South Falls - with the hiking club

nobody@smugmug.com (2DPhotography) — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:59:09 -0700

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05/09/09 - Lower South Falls - with the hiking club