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Sunset behind Smith Rock in Oregon | LotsaSmiles Photography

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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The waterfall at a snowy June Lake, reminiscent of a scene from Narnia | LotsaSmiles Photography

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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Layers of icicles hanging under Tamanawas Falls in Oregon | LotsaSmiles Photography

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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Icy waterfall downstream from Tamanawas Falls in Oregon | LotsaSmiles Photography

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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A blanket of fog envelops Seattle at dawn | LotsaSmiles Photography

Biweekly Wow: Foggy City

January 16, 2019January 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
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…
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A copse of trees stand in full autumn color in front of Mt. Adams just before sunset

Biweekly Wow: Mt. Adams in Fall

October 18, 2018November 13, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
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…
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Sun setting on the Washington coast in Olympic National Park | LotsaSmiles Photography

Biweekly Wow: Pacific Northwest Sunset

October 4, 2018October 12, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
I only have one more post planned for Norway, but I'm taking a break this week to share something a bit closer to home.  We went backpacking this summer in the spectacularly beautiful Olympic National Park, one of our closest national parks.  (Fun fact: from Portland, Olympic National Park and…
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Biweekly Wow: Scenes of Norway

September 6, 2018September 11, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
This is going to be a quick post this week.  As mentioned on Monday, I'm working on some big things for my site behind the scenes, so I'm taking it easy on the blogging.  Instead, I'll leave you with just a few images from Norway. I couldn't quite decide on…
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A thick layer of ice bridges a chilly stream in Norway.

Biweekly Wow: Norwegian Ice Tunnels

August 23, 2018September 3, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
Exploring Norway is a new scenic wonder around every corner.  Just when we thought we had been wow’d enough for one day, something else fell across our path that renewed the amazement.  This particular day, we had already visited an adorable church and hiked a spectacular glacier (that story's coming…
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Fluffy clouds reflect perfectly in a chilly still lake in Norway.

Biweekly Wow: Norway’s Pristine Beauty

August 9, 2018August 7, 2018 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
There's something truly stunning about places above the 60th parallel.  It's much cooler there (usually), and frozen landscapes make for some of my favorite photography.  How could you not love the perfect white beautifully contrasting the deep blues and bright oranges?  Besides, I'm something of a sucker for snow; it…
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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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