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A blanket of fog envelops Seattle at dawn | LotsaSmiles Photography

Biweekly Wow: Foggy City

Aaron recently took me up to Seattle for my birthday (a surprise trip, because you know I love those). Fortunately, he knows me quite well, because the weekend involved good food, cats, and photographic opportunities. Though it’s painful every time, we made a point to get up early for sunrise on our last day there, and it was totally worth it.

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Sea lions squabble over prime dock real estate in the autumn sunshine in Newport, Oregon | LotsaSmiles Photography

Wordless Wednesday: Turf Wars

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The tip of Mount Adams poking above some autumn trees | LotsaSmiles Photography

Escaping Life and Recharging With Autumn Colors

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Life can run away with us, but it’s important to press “pause” and take a breather every so often. And this time of year, autumn colors provide the perfect excuse.

A copse of trees stand in full autumn color in front of Mt. Adams just before sunset

Biweekly Wow: Mt. Adams in Fall

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Guess what, folks?? It’s autumn! Have I mentioned before that this is my favorite season? I love the colors and the coolness in the air, the smells and the squash. Of course, this is the prime time to get outside for some hikes in the gorgeous weather and to let loose the shutter to capture all of the fiery beauty of nature. It was the promise of this very season that guided our decision to visit Japan in the fall. Tokyo was a bit early (at the beginning of November), but we were just in time in Kyoto! We ventured out this past weekend in search of fall color, and I’m thrilled to report we found some.

Autumn leaves in the sunshine | LotsaSmiles Photography

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Photostory: Milky Way Dreams

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Photographing the Milky Way is really rewarding, as it often goes unseen to urban-dwellers… but it requires a bit of sacrifice.

Made me Smile: Goats in Norway

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One of our first nights in Norway, we came across these delightful little creatures. Read the story behind the goats that still make me smile!

Vigeland Park – Oslo’s Sculpture Park

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We didn’t know what to expect when we ventured to Oslo’s Vigeland Park in Norway. We certainly weren’t expecting so many statues! Read about our visit to this unique park here!