Just when we thought this strange, sun filled winter would last forever spring arrived and brought some much needed rain to the Pacific Northwest. This week was exactly how March should feel in Washington with lots of fresh green growth, wet petals on the ground and flashes of bright sunlight.
Sunday set a record for one day March rainfall and I spent most of the day inside working through my never-ending to-do list with a brief dash outside for a photo of rhododendron leaves from the back deck. Monday’s photo documents some of the pretty cherry blossoms knocked to the ground after Sunday’s rain and Tuesday evening I stood under the scoreboard at Ryan’s middle school to read and appreciate the new banner hanging from the scoreboard. “Where sportsmanship is an expectation. So please, let the players play, let the coaches coach and let the spectators be positive.”
A dry Wednesday brought the opportunity to photograph one of our red azaleas ready to flower and just when I thought I didn’t have an interesting subject for Thursday’s photo I drove by this old willow tree. A quick dash through Heritage Park and I had my shot for the day. Friday was the official first day of spring and I captured the wet change of seasons looking over Westlake Park in Seattle while Saturday found John in a quiet moment enjoying some welcome sun in what is typically Finn’s favorite spot on the stairs.
Each photo is straight from Hipstamatic’s “shake to randomize” function and posted without any additional editing. If you like a particular combination and want to try it at home just click on the image to see the lens and filter used. I’ll be back next Sunday with 7 new photos and maybe even a few new favorites!
Northwest Frame of Mind 
That hallway is beautiful! Love the tall windows and the art hanging to the right!
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The hallway isn’t so pretty in real life but the windows and art sure help! We are lucky enough to have several of my Aunt’s paintings in our house and this is the largest at about 4’x4′.
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Beautiful sunlight your captured, Lisa!
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Thanks so much, Amy!
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I love the photo of the tree, gorgeous!
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Nice to hear, Tiny! Thanks!
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Luverly. But where was Finn while John took The Spot in The Sun ? 😉
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Finn was curled up in his dog bed waiting for John to move. 🙂
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nice 7 for this week – and the star buck’s one has cool shapes and lines – and I like the collage format he sake function – neat things we have these days
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Thanks Yvette. 😊 I agree, the collage format is a great addition to the WP posting options.
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It’s the one of John on the stairs that I keep coming back to.
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It’s my favorite image too, D’Arcy.
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Really love the staircase photo, Lisa, The Starbucks in the rain is such an iconic image. Your tale of incessant rain on Sunday, reminded me of the movie, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’. 🙂
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Thanks, Sylvia. 🙂 I know our reputation is of endless rain and some days it feels like it will never end but the secret truth is we see a lot of sunshine. 🙂
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