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Why Winter is a Great Time to Visit a National Park

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade
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If you're anything like me, then you love visiting national parks.  Not only are they a great reprieve from the bustling city life, but they also afford some of the most spectacular views in the country.  Add to that opportunities for unique geological sites, history recounted right in the landscapes, and…
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The Magic of Moonscapes

May 10, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade
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Photographers are a special kind of crazy.  We willingly look ridiculous to get the right angles for a shot, we spend impossible hours deleting stray hairs from an image, and we completely disregard our own safety for the sake of an epic image. We can also keep the strangest hours.…
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Photostory: Yosemite Leapfrog

May 3, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade
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Going on a photo trip can be a very interesting experience.  You travel with like-minded individuals who similarly want to stop around every corner to snap a few shots.  Waking up at ungodly hours to catch sunrise is a no-brainer, and no one thinks twice about a trunk loaded with more…
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WC: The Greatest Life in the World

January 22, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
I have a pretty awesome life.  At least, I think so.  I am in good health, I am happy with a sweet husband who cares for me, I have two kitties who add tremendous joy to my life, and I have an amazingly supportive family who would stand behind me…
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#NoRegrets. A friend of ours asked if we wanted to join him on a trip he was planning to #Norway. What were we going to do, say no?? We even saved money by camping in the phenomenally warm May weather - did you know it's legal to camp anywhere in Norway, thanks to their "Freedom to Roam" laws?
#NoRegrets. We took a guest who was staying with us on this wild hike to chase down a #waterfall. We had to traverse a tunnel, scramble across a couple rock slides, carefully descend the steep riverbank, and then follow the water upstream to this hidden nook. Fun day? Absolutely! A little crazy? Yeah.. Worth it? No doubt!
#NoRegrets. I had no idea what I was in for when our photo group suggested we hike to the top of #Zion's #AngelsLanding trail. I love surprises, so I didn't look into it. The original ascent was a bit grueling, but the view at the top was worth it.
#NoRegrets. We busted the doors at the #SeattleJapaneseGarden, and it's so good that we did! We chatted up a another doorbuster (and now new friend @jimnix), and for a while, we had the garden all to ourselves. Bonus: there was just enough cloud cover to make for perfect lighting. Photographically speaking, it's always worth getting up early!
#NoRegrets. Even though we were just barely too late for the #predawn light above #SeattleWA, I made the most of the available scene. The fog even later cleared, but I kind of like this eerie shroud.
#NoRegrets. I simply love my big 70-200mm lens. It's wonderfully sharp, and it lets me zoom in close. However, that sucker is *heavy*. And when we're talking a hike scaling up a mountain with loads of other gear already on my back, it's difficult to justify. However, there have been times when I wish I had it. In this instance, I was actually glad to have it in my bag, as I was able to capture this detail shot of #MtAdams. It might be heavy, but I love the pictures it takes.
#NoRegrets. I took soooo many pictures in #BryceCanyonNationalPark. Between the #hoodoos and the snow, the trails and the rich red rock, I was tickled pink just being there! Of course, that meant I had a lot to edit when I got back home, but every shot was well worth the extra work. This world truly is a #beautifulplace.
#NoRegrets. Most #Norwegianviewpoints had little trails spidering away from the roadside placards. My explorative instincts would immediately kick in, and I'd just *have to know* what was at the end of the trail. While others were shooting pictures, I dashed down the path for as far as I dared.. and I was never disappointed.
#NoRegrets. I just couldn't get enough of this #BryceAmphitheater. At all times of the day, it was mesmerizing. We really lucked out on our timing. We were able to catch some snow from a recent storm, but we left just before the area was hit by another. It was even clear enough to hike many of the trails! Now I can't wait to go back and explore the rest.

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