Washington State International Kite Festival

The beach and the sky are both filled with the most colorful kites at the annual WA State International Kite Festival in Long Beach.  This photo of a handful of the Revolution style kites as the fliers get ready to beat a world record with over 80 Revolution kites in the air flying in formation.  It was the most spectacular sight! 

Water Lillies

There are some absolutely beautiful gardens in Oregon near Eugene.  Their ponds were full of blooming water lillies which reminded me of being at Monet's Garden outside of Paris.  The garden looked just like the paintings he is so famous for.

Swans together in a Pond

The sight of these swans in a Pond near the Columbia River was just so beautiful this early April Morning in Oregon.

Cherry Blossoms in Bloom at UW campus

The sight of the Cherry Blossom trees on the campus of the University of Washington is just breathtaking every April.  The entire mall between the buildings was just soft and pink with the blossoms from the very old stately trees. 

Standing on One Leg

I didn't even realize this seagull was standing on only one leg when I took the photo.  I know that I practice balancing every morning on one leg and it can be a challenge.  When I look at the stick this gull has for a leg and the size of his body in comparison, it appears to be quite a feat. 

Weathered Wood

There is something about rustic barns that fascinate me.  They make me think about the days when our food came from farms run by families and not corporations.  As time passes there are fewer of the old structures still standing so whenever I see one that has character I try to capture it in my lens.  This bard was in Arkansas on a drive outside of Brandon, Missouri.

Reflection in the Japanese Garden

The fall colors are like a palette of color gracing our gardens. Japanese Gardens seem to always have water features and rocks that create reflection and framing of some of the beautifully trimmed trees.  I love the reflection of these colors in the pond.