Raindrops on the Window

Raindrops on the Window, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Because the sun never shines for long during spring in the Inland Northwest.

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Panning

Panning Experiment #2, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I did a series of these shots just after I got home from work. I wanted to be outside because the sun was shining and I wanted to shoot something moving. The street out front provided ample opportunity.

This is not the best shot of the bunch - I got some where the vehicle was much clearer. But I liked this one best because the tires look like Slinkys. Remember Slinkys?

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Against a Perfect Sky

Against a Perfect Sky, a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It was a beautiful day...

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Winding Road

Winding Road a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

We have had a very unspringlike start to our spring. We've had snow, mixed snow & rain and hail. We've had below-normal temperatures and grey, dismal skies.

So yesterday, when the clouds parted and the sun shone through, just as I was leaving work, I decided to stop & get Scott and go for a drive. I just wanted to find something (anything!) pretty to shoot. I found it.

We drove west, then north, on a road that was paved at first, then dirt. And ended up here. I wanted to drive down that road, even in my little sports car that's not meant for off-road driving. While we were parked, we even saw a hawk. The stands of trees were everywhere, standing sentry in their perfect rows. We never did figure out what they were for. I don't suppose it even matters.

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Celtic S Tattoo

Celtic S Tattoo a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It's not easy to take a photo of your own ankle.

I got this tattoo in August of 2006. It marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another. The celtic knot inside the S reminds me of where I came from and where I'm going.

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Perigee Moon

Perigee Moon a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

My shot of the super moon. Because of clouds, I couldn't see it rise - so this is from 5am. It was foggy out - the photo is less sharp than I would like.

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Snow Angel

Snow Angel a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

This is what spring looks like in the Inland Northwest. After a couple of days of warmer, drier weather, we woke up to this.

I took a couple photos of the snow on the antenna ball. I picked this one for the post of the day because of the snow angel flying above the ball. Can you see it?

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Buds...

Buds on Sideshow Bob a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

... on Sideshow Bob! I think this means he survived being ripped out of his planter and planted in the ground, and the wicked winter we just had. I'm so happy.

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Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring - Tulips a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I took a walk through the yard when I got home from work yesterday. There are definetly signs of spring, from these tulips to daffodils to poppies and other plants - all beginning to poke their heads out of the ground. I can't wait.

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Garden Gnome

Garden Gnome a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Ok, it's not a leprechaun, but I was still pretty excited to see this little guy at the local garden shop. It means spring can't be too far behind.

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Grandma's Figurine

Grandma's Figurine a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Art Gallery

Quite a while ago, Joyce, a friend from work and clerk of the Arts Commission, asked if I would apply to have my photos displayed in the gallery at City Hall.  I didn't really take the request seriously.  I didn't think I was ready for that.  A few months ago, she asked again.  I had several photos I was really happy with and thought "Why not?".  So I applied and was accepted!

The last couple of months have been a frenzy of activity.  When I agreed to do this, I had no idea how much work was involved.  It was probably a good thing, because I might not have even tried.  But last night, it all came together as Scott & I hung the photos in the gallery.

Hayden Lake Triptych



Hayden Christmas Tree 2009



Snowy Sunset



Bee on Cosmos

It was after 5pm when these photos (of photos...) were taken, and the light wasn't great, but I'm very happy with how everything turned out and extremely relieved the preparations are over.

Thanks to Joyce, for asking me to apply in the first place.  Thanks to all my friends, who have been so encouraging.  And a big, huge, humongous thank you to Scott, who helped with EVERYTHING.

If you're in the area, stop by Hayden City Hall and take a look!

Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park, Spokane a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I had a fabulous weekend at the Photography Workshop and, with Daylight Savings Time in full swing, I'm excited to get out and take some photos this week. This is Riverfront Park in Spokane.

Did I say there would be a big announcement today? Well, I lied.     :-) It happens today, but the announcement will be tomorrow, when I actually have some photos to show you.

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Spokane River

Spokane River a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I am half-way through a Weekend Photography Workshop, taught by Rocky Mountain School of Photography and I can't say enough good things about this workshop! The teachers are excellent and the way they present the information is top-notch. I sent Scott a text message after the first class (2 hours) and told him it was already worth the price of tuition. The photo above was taken in manual mode, something I haven't ventured into much because I just felt so uncomfortable. I can't believe how much that's changed in just 8 hours...

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Thin Ice

Thin Ice a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan.

Yesterday was a very busy day. I snapped this photo when we got home from running and it's the only photo I took all day. The focus is awful, which I didn't realize until I was processing it. Oh well. Maybe I'll do better today. The next two days will be spent at a Rocky Mountain School of Photography Weekend Workshop in Spokane.

Then on Monday, I'll have a big announcement. Stay tuned.

Product

Product a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

For a girl who doesn't like "stuff" in her hair, I sure buy a lot of it...

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Starlight Mints

Starlight Mints a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

They were my mom's favorite. She always had a couple in the pockets of her coat and in her purse.

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Angel to Watch Over You

Angel to Watch Over You a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

"Faith is confidence in God when you do not understand."

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The Storm

The Storm a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I walked outside at lunch yesterday to take some photos. The storm was coming from the south - you could see it was raining or snowing over in that direction. And this was overhead.

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Hard Water

Hard Water a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

I am ready for spring. The lake is not.

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Pinecones

Triplet Pinecones a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It snowed yesterday morning. We decided to go for a run through an undeveloped part of town. We'd heard reports of a moose hanging out in the area and wanted to see if we could spot him. There was no sign of the moose, which may have been a blessing in disguise. I'm not sure what I would have done if we'd come face to face with a moose.

We did see an amazing sunrise (for the second day in a row) and while running, I spotted pinecones in the trees. At the time, they were dusted with snow and looked so pretty.

I went back later in the day to get some photos. The snow was gone, but the pinecones were just as pretty.

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Geese on the Golf Course

Geese on the Golf Course a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

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Road Trip

Road Trip a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

To be fair, it was just across the Washington border into Liberty Lake to check out another photo club, but it was a road trip, just the same.

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The End of the Rainbow

The End of the Rainbow a photo by Sandee4242 on Flickr.

It snowed and then rained all day. But just as the sun was going down, it peeked thru the clouds & gave us a beautiful sunset & this rainbow.

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Snow Pine

Snow Pine
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242

It snowed all day again...

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The Wind Made a Snowball!

The Wind Made a Snowball!
Originally uploaded by Sandee4242

I think it was trying to make a snowman - they were everywhere yesterday morning!

Click on this photo to see more.

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