I can just imagine. Those 4 weeks in Toronto between mid Dec and mid Jan was enough for me. I’m crossing my fingers the worst of it will be over when I head back at the end of the month.
Crazy weather… believe it or not I spent a work week in Texas last July and it rained every single day. The weather in Seattle was amazing and TX was wet!
Thanks Jude, the red trunks are Madrona trees and they are native to the Pacific Coast from California to British Columbia. The limbs and curly bark are really pretty – one of my husband’s favorite trees.
Great shot. This shot looked so much like Pender Island, right down to the arbutus, that I had to look twice, and then I saw that it was the San Juans. Makes sense.We can see these islands if we walk two houses away from our house (or if our neighbor would just prune one tree we could see it from our bedroom! LOL) Quite exciting to see close up what we see from afar.
I agree Deb it is exciting and that is one of the reasons why I enjoy your Pender Island photos. 🙂 The chance to see a different angle of an area that feels so familiar!
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very peaceful
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Thanks, I thought a look back at summer would be a nice change from chilly February.
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I hope this means you like it Jim. 😉
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Tranquil…where I want to be.
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It’s a beautiful place.
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Oh my…that is beautiful!
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Thanks Becky! A view from the beach on Sucia in the San Juan Islands. 🙂
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Beautiful reflections, Lisa. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia. 🙂
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Love the reflection and the tranquility this photo invokes.
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Thank you Nancy, it was a nice break from the rain and wind outside my window this morning. 🙂
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Stay safe. I saw my Seattle-based friends’ facebook updates indicating snow and ice.
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I am so ready for winter to be over!
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I can just imagine. Those 4 weeks in Toronto between mid Dec and mid Jan was enough for me. I’m crossing my fingers the worst of it will be over when I head back at the end of the month.
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I’ll cross my fingers for you too. 😉
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My next biz trip is to Atlanta Mar 2 – 6. It’s amazing that I’m worried about snow and cold there when I arrive. 😦
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Crazy weather… believe it or not I spent a work week in Texas last July and it rained every single day. The weather in Seattle was amazing and TX was wet!
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Climate change… 😦
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Fantastic composition…morning time?
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Yes it was morning. You have a good eye to see the low, warm light. 🙂
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lovely – interesting red trunks and limbs on those trees, any idea what they are?
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Thanks Jude, the red trunks are Madrona trees and they are native to the Pacific Coast from California to British Columbia. The limbs and curly bark are really pretty – one of my husband’s favorite trees.
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Great shot. This shot looked so much like Pender Island, right down to the arbutus, that I had to look twice, and then I saw that it was the San Juans. Makes sense.We can see these islands if we walk two houses away from our house (or if our neighbor would just prune one tree we could see it from our bedroom! LOL) Quite exciting to see close up what we see from afar.
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I agree Deb it is exciting and that is one of the reasons why I enjoy your Pender Island photos. 🙂 The chance to see a different angle of an area that feels so familiar!
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The composition is perfect! Great photo, Lisa!
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Thank so much Amy, it is such a pretty area I think any shot would have been full of interesting images. 🙂
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What I wouldn’t give for a little blue sky and sunshine right now. 🙂
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Oh yes!
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Love the Madrona tree’s red bark in the tree line.
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Thanks Dawn, I love the Madrona’s too.
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Very tranquil. Always good to get a shot like this before someone disturbs the water. 🙂
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You’re right, sometimes you have to snap quickly to capture the moment. 🙂
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What a lovely place inspiring tranquility. Enjoy your strolls, Lisa!
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Thanks for your nice comments Paula. 🙂
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