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Fun Visits and Pretty Tulips

April 5, 2010

Chris’ mom, Jennie, flew out to visit last week. His parents moved from Bellingham to Orlando two years ago, and we miss having them around sooooo much! Chris, Madeline and I constantly scheme on how to get them to move back here, but once you leave the damp and cold winters of Western Washington for [...]

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Chris’ mom, Jennie, flew out to visit last week. His parents moved from Bellingham to Orlando two years ago, and we miss having them around sooooo much! Chris, Madeline and I constantly scheme on how to get them to move back here, but once you leave the damp and cold winters of Western Washington for golfing everyday on the best greens in Florida, I guess we have our work cut out for us! Here are some photos from our jaunt to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I can’t say my dear husband was as thrilled as we were to visit, but it sure was beautiful. And take note… if you’ve never been before, wear boots. The fields can be really muddy!

Cheers,
jewels

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  • Alana Adams says:

    Beautiful! I can't wait to see color here in Alaska. I miss those fields. Breathtaking!

     (April 6, 2010 at 12:57 am)
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  • Tonya says:

    Jewels you are brilliant!! Please come to NC and teach me your ways!!! Your MIL looks like she is in her glory with the girls!

     (April 10, 2010 at 2:12 pm)
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Bee *insert adjective here*

October 23, 2009

Bee sweet, bee fabulous, bee careful, be witty…. And for those waiting on the contest results, bee ready soon!! I’ll post the top photos today or tomorrow! Cheers,jewels

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Bee sweet, bee fabulous, bee careful, be witty….

And for those waiting on the contest results, bee ready soon!! I’ll post the top photos today or tomorrow!

Cheers,
jewels

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Tucson Photos #1

October 15, 2009

Last week we headed down to Tucson to visit family and to shoot a wedding. Well Madeline stayed behind in Bellingham because she had school–so my mom came up for the week to spoil (I mean stay) with her! Chris’ brother and his wife opened an urban coffee shop in downtown Tucson a couple months [...]

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Last week we headed down to Tucson to visit family and to shoot a wedding. Well Madeline stayed behind in Bellingham because she had school–so my mom came up for the week to spoil (I mean stay) with her! :) Chris’ brother and his wife opened an urban coffee shop in downtown Tucson a couple months back, Avenue Coffee. Hands down it is THE best coffee I’ve ever had in my life. We enjoyed hanging out in their cute shop and meeting all their regulars, drinking fun drinks and eating yummy pastries (I recommend a cocount mocha and a warmed cinnamon roll). We spent some time swimming and visiting with friends in addition to the wedding (pics from the wedding to come soon!) Anyways, here are a few sunset plant photos I took. I can never get over the cactus plants! They just are so COOL!

Cheers,
jewels

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  • jennie says:

    Wait…that's it. Cactus? hmmmmm I'll be patient. Teez

     (October 16, 2009 at 3:08 am)
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  • Curt and Kate says:

    you are so incredibly talented my friend. And sorry I have been totally A-WALL. I am the flakiest of friends these days — school has me stressed and crazy busy! I would LOVE to catch up soon. Gosh I love your photos…..
    :) Love you Jewels!!!

     (October 16, 2009 at 3:57 am)
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  • Shelby Friesen says:

    These are beautiful! When can we talk photog together?

    s

     (October 17, 2009 at 5:41 pm)
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Bloom

July 8, 2009

I was doing another round of file organization and came across this old flower photo from my mom’s garden. I just found it so happy and fresh that I used it for my desktop photo… thought I’d share it here too! Cheers,jewels

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I was doing another round of file organization and came across this old flower photo from my mom’s garden. I just found it so happy and fresh that I used it for my desktop photo… thought I’d share it here too!

Cheers,
jewels

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Do a Deer

June 25, 2009

Look what wandered though our “yard” or (pavement rather) while we were enjoying “a drink with jam and bread…” Looks like she has a long long way to run!

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Look what wandered though our “yard” or (pavement rather) while we were enjoying “a drink with jam and bread…” Looks like she has a long long way to run! ;)

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la fleur.partie deux

November 21, 2008
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Perspectives

July 25, 2008

I love the perspective of these two photos… am I looking up or down in the last photo? Cheers,jewels

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I love the perspective of these two photos… am I looking up or down in the last photo?

Cheers,
jewels

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Flower

July 15, 2008
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It’s a Jungle Out There

March 6, 2008

Here is a photo of my back yard… Cool huh? Ok, so maybe it’s not the whole back yard, but rather a little tiny ecosystem I stumbled upon. This area you are looking at is around one square inch!

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Here is a photo of my back yard… Cool huh? Ok, so maybe it’s not the whole back yard, but rather a little tiny ecosystem I stumbled upon. This area you are looking at is around one square inch!

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Shooting Date

March 4, 2008

On Sunday morning I greeted the day with a photography adventure, along with two friends Amy Parsons, and Megs Nelson. We met at Marine Park, then walked to a “secret spot” along the bay. The water was a deep blue, and the sky was filled with swift looming clouds, allowing the sun to peek through [...]

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On Sunday morning I greeted the day with a photography adventure, along with two friends Amy Parsons, and Megs Nelson. We met at Marine Park, then walked to a “secret spot” along the bay. The water was a deep blue, and the sky was filled with swift looming clouds, allowing the sun to peek through for only a few moments at a time. We spent a couple hours walking on weathered sandstone banks, and watching bald eagles fly overhead. The fun thing about being with other photographers is that each person can see the same subject in a completely different way. Take these shots of Megs’ shoes for example:

Megs‘ Shot:
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Amy’s Shot:
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And My Shot:
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Here are the rest from our adventures!

Cheers,
jewels

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And here’s a photo Amy shot of me… Stopping to smell the roses ;)

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  • Becky says:

    wow what a fun idea. great shots…love the different perspectives!

     (March 5, 2008 at 5:51 am)
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  • Margaret says:

    What a fun time you must have had. I love the three different perspectives of the same subject. Amazing, isn’t it what three different photographers can come up with. I love that shot of you smelling the flowers! You’re too cute!

     (March 5, 2008 at 5:52 am)
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  • Amy says:

    How fun are those first three shots of the sneakers! Love that macro, awesome! And neat to see you in one!

     (March 5, 2008 at 5:59 am)
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  • kathyp says:

    looks like LOTS of fun! i would love to go out for a day and just shoot with friends! and good for you for stopping and smelling the roses! that made me smile! :)

     (March 5, 2008 at 6:27 am)
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  • Deb says:

    How fun is that!! Love the personal perspectives on the shoes! LOL on you smelling the roses! I need some of those. That’s the only kind that won’t turn me into a sneezy, watery mess!

     (March 5, 2008 at 11:55 am)
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  • Jason says:

    WOW great shots! I like the train track shots!!!!

     (March 5, 2008 at 12:42 pm)
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  • Stacey says:

    These are great shots. I love the last one:)

     (March 5, 2008 at 1:00 pm)
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  • cari says:

    That looks like such a fun time!! Love all of these photos! Great color and clarity!
    Cari

     (March 5, 2008 at 1:23 pm)
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  • Mandy says:

    I just love these shots Julie! Really awesome. And the last one of Amy totally cracks me up.

     (March 5, 2008 at 1:24 pm)
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  • Bobbi says:

    This looks like it was so much fun, I am jealous lol. I love your shoe shot it’s great!

     (March 5, 2008 at 1:31 pm)
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  • Mom2Drew says:

    How fun…I really like the different shoe perspectives and that one of you is too fun.

     (March 5, 2008 at 1:59 pm)
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  • pat says:

    Jewells–Again, this looks like a fab place. Please give ML and I directions when the weather improves; we are always on the lookout for photo outings. Isn’t it fun to see how everyone sees the same thing differently??

     (March 5, 2008 at 4:18 pm)
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  • Becky says:

    What a great idea, and cute shoes! Love the one of you too. What fun this must have been!

     (March 5, 2008 at 4:24 pm)
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  • Val says:

    Oh so fun!! And it’s not just beacuse I “know” you, but your shoe shot is my fave. Love the DOF and the way you got right down on level with them. Those shoes do rock.

     (March 5, 2008 at 5:21 pm)
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  • Gypsy Girl says:

    I have to tell you I loved everyone of these shots. How fun that must have been.

     (March 5, 2008 at 5:25 pm)
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  • pakosta says:

    those are all so FUN!
    and how cool to see the different ways you each saw the same thing!
    tara

     (March 5, 2008 at 6:53 pm)
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  • Tori says:

    these are fun! love the 3 different takes on the shoes. and look at you! good to see you on the other side of the camera! :)

     (March 5, 2008 at 10:53 pm)
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  • The Zerbst Family says:

    I’m not worthy! After MOPS yesterday, you winning machine, I just don’t know if I can read your blog anymore…. ;o)

     (March 5, 2008 at 11:27 pm)
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  • Amy says:

    Looks like loads of fun. I love them all, especially the perspectives on the shoes!

     (March 6, 2008 at 12:27 am)
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  • Alexis says:

    These are great! I love them all, but I think that the 3rd one is my favorite!

     (March 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm)
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  • Shannon says:

    Hello, Shannon Walker here. Just found your blog via Meg’s comment on my blog. Anyway, I don’t think I knew, (or maybe I did), that you were a photographer. I’ve been looking around and am so impressed. I just got a Canon Rebel and have had fun playin around and doing the photography thingy- have so much to learn though. What editing program do you use? Anyway, it’ll be fun to check in every once in a while- say hi to B’ham for me, I’ll live vicariously through your photos for now, until (lord willing) we’re in B’ham next Spring-

     (March 7, 2008 at 4:44 pm)
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