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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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