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April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Ok, folks, here it is: I am officially shifting my photo blog here to the back burner.  I'm not abandoning it entirely, but I will no longer be posting regularly.  No, this isn't a late April Fools joke.  And I hope you aren't too disappointed.  I promise I have a…

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Biweekly Wow: Sunset at Smith Rock

March 27, 2019March 9, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Smith Rock State Park is a fun playground for hikers, campers, and especially rock climbers.  As photographers, we also like to visit as there's lots to shoot.  With the river, lofty vantages, plentiful wildlife, and the rock climbers, themselves, we wouldn't be bored.  Smith Rock was easy to include in…

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Wordless Wednesday: Sheep Rock

March 20, 2019March 9, 2019 by Brianna Shade

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Biweekly Wow: A Trip to Narnia at June Lake

March 13, 2019March 9, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Winter is a great time to play outdoors in this region, especially when you can find some fresh snow.  We anticipated a waterfall and lots of white stuff when we ventured to June Lake, but we didn't think we'd walk into a scene out of Narnia.  Washington is full of…

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Winter at Oregon’s Painted Hills: A Hidden Gem

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

It's no surprise that I love photographing the beauty of winter; it's one of my four favorite seasons, after all!  I make a deliberate effort to get out and shoot each year, and I'm seldom disappointed.  This year, we couldn't quite make it to a national park as planned, so…

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Biweekly Wow: Icicles

February 27, 2019March 1, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

There's just something magical about winter.  While I'm not a big fan of cold weather, I'm certainly a fan of what it does to the landscapes with which I'm so familiar - and even those with which I'm not.  It's no secret that I love snow, but I also happen…

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Wordless Wednesday: Nighttime Commute

February 20, 2019February 26, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

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Biweekly Wow: Chilly Falls

February 13, 2019February 6, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Winter is not always the best time of year to photograph in the Pacific Northwest.  We so seldom get the beautiful snow I love so much; instead, it's a lot of rain and drab cloud cover.  However, when we can find a reasonably dry day, we love to use this…

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Why Winter is a Great Time to Visit a National Park

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

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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Top Pic(k)s – My Favorite Photos from 2018

January 30, 2019January 7, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I'm hijacking this Biweekly Wow to bring you an entire year's worth!  So looking back, I realized I never did one of these for 2017.  I did put together a gallery; I just never reflected on the photos from that year.  Oh well... we're on to 2018 now! I took…

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