I love taking photos. Here's my chance to share some of my images of the natural world including my garden as it grows. My goal is to take a photo that is as compelling and beautiful as the scene, with no or minimal Photoshop work. Look for a new image, or three, every week or oftener. Comments much appreciated.
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 22 Apr 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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First we went to the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Seattle Center. This detail is of the Experience Music Project.
These tree roots are at the Seattle Center. Amazing! I wonder why they do that.
Then a chilly walk on Alki Beach, for the first time for me. Even though the weather was windy and cold, especially the rain cloud that was not raining on us, yet, the scene was so beautiful. Can you see the group of ducks on the water?
Landscape, Nature, Waterscape
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 13 Apr 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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I am blessed with this magnolia tree in my backyard, and a hillside location that catches the very late, pink light of the sun setting over the Olympics. I’ve been trying to catch the magnificence of the tree in all its glory, and yesterday the light was just like I like it. Digital cameras are so wonderful! I would never have kept shooting like I did, hoping for the perfection of bloom and light, with a film camera. I just love that it’s all free!
My Garden, Nature
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 10 Apr 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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Here are some scallions getting ready to bloom. I planted some seeds three years ago, and was surprised to find they come back every year, even spreading little new ones by seed. So firm and vigorous looking! In the back you can see some grape hyacinths, also an easy to grow and welcome sight in the spring.
My Garden
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 09 Apr 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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Thought I’d take a break from flowers. This is Puget Sound in all its cloud and sky glory. You’ve got to like clouds to live around here. We were visiting a friend in Richmond Beach and it was brand new to us. Can’t beat a water view.
Landscape, Nature, Waterscape
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 03 Apr 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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This taken yesterday across from the P-patch gardens on Thomas St. in the very late afternoon sun. It could be a cherry but I think it’s a crabapple. Just gorgeous.
Nature
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 29 Mar 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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The weather was more Christmassy than springlike, but the snow didn’t last long. Good thing I was able to rush outside and take this photo. A few hours later, all trace of snow was gone.
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Published by Sara L. Chapman on 24 Mar 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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These plants overwintered in this mild-frost winter. They were very easy to start from seed. So cheerful and colorful in the early spring sunshine!
My Garden
Published by Sara L. Chapman on 24 Mar 2008, do not copy, use or redistribute photo without prior
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If only the web came with smell. The scent of the daphne flowers is stupendous and is the best part of February and March in the Seattle area. In Northern California, daphne blooms in January and February.
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