Our Dachshund, Pretzel, taking it easy after a day on the Snoqualmie River.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
In Color
Thought I'd post one of Chrissy - in color - for a change. From the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market.
I love how Chrissy's eyes and dress seem to match the colors reflecting in the window. The pale, brown, chocolate ice cream on her lip tops it off.
I love how Chrissy's eyes and dress seem to match the colors reflecting in the window. The pale, brown, chocolate ice cream on her lip tops it off.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
At The Farmer's Market
Chrissy and I walked to the Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market today on the Burke-Gilman Trail. It's fairly small, but has a pretty good selection. We grabbed some fresh Salmon that we grilled for dinner, but not before Chrissy had some homemade ice cream. (Don't get between Chrissy and her ice cream ;)
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Popeyes
Summer madness is sweeping the office. Since many of my co-workers are from the Midwest, we decided to head to Popeyes for our weekly lunch outing. The crazy part? We went to the one 25 miles away in North Bend, WA. But, it was worth it, and we got to drive through the mountains a bit.
Braidee and Ryan. Leica M-E + Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Camping
Chrissy and I were going to go camping this weekend with my brother, but I came down with something during the week and decided not to go. We did make a visit to my brother's campsite though, located near the Snoqualmie Pass.
Little Stephen was obsessed with our old red cooler. | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
We also got to witness Stephen eat his first S'more. Before...
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
And after...
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
And no surprise, he was full of energy after.
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Adventures on the River
Last weekend, Chrissy and I went over to Snoqualmie, WA for the day. Seattle's been a scorcher lately, so we thought it'd be cool to go to Olallie State Park to take a dip in the Snoqualmie River. It was pretty cold, but felt great. We even put Pretzel in - her first time swimming.
Chrissy and Pretzel on the South Fork Snoqualmie River | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
On Sunday, it was even hotter so we decided to go swimming again, this time in the Snoqualmie River just upstream from the Snoqualmie Falls. We were actually in the water just to the right of where the famous Twin Peaks sign was shot for the show Twin Peaks.
Chrissy & our nephew Stephen | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
Because the Cascades got such little snow fall this winter, the river was a lot lower than it normally would be. We were able to easily cross the river and plant ourselves on a sand bar all day. Surprisingly, the water here was warmer than we're use to in Michigan. We had a beautiful view of Mount Si in the background. My brother and his family also joined us.
Stephen. | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
We had a great day. I got a little burnt, and lost a sandal (which probably went over the falls), but it was well-worth it.
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Tree Hugs
After I got home from work last night, Chrissy, Pretzel and I went to Magnuson Dog Park. Down by the water, Chrissy sat on an interesting tree that seemed to stretch out a limb, putting its arm around her during the sunset.
Leica M-E + Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4
Friday, June 5, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Big Four Ice Caves
Last weekend, Chrissy, Pretzel, and I headed out to the Big Four Ice Caves. Situated at the base of Big Four Mountain in the Cascade Range, the ice caves sit underneath a large ice melt waterfall.
Big Four Mountain | Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 lens.
The caves are a short walk from a parking area off the Mountain Loop Highway, about 20 miles east of Granite Falls, Washington.
The Ice Caves | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
In addition to viewing the caves, we also hiked on the shale hill off to the side, where there were some more waterfalls. It was pretty hot that day (we even got some sunburn from the rocks), so we took a dip in a small waterfall. Most people thought we were crazy (being from Michigan, though, the water temperature wasn't too bad for us), but then others followed suite.
A waterfall behind the ice has opened a hole in the back. | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
I would have liked to get some shots from inside the cave, but apparently people have died doing so from collapses. Though to be honest, I probably would have taken the risk and gone in them had it been January or February. But the loud cracking sounds we heard told us it wasn't a good idea.
Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
In a way, the hike off to the side of the caves was more spectacular, giving a much better view of the surrounding mountains, and waterfalls high above.
The cave interior. | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
Getting closer to the cave, we were met with a blast of cold air, and water shooting out at us.
Chrissy, Pretzel, and rock. | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
We got so hot on our way down that we went swimming in a river. At one point, our dog Pretzel got so hot, she just laid down in a small ford and wagged her tail back and forth to splash herself.
All in all, it was a great day. Definitely worth the hour and a half drive. Check out my Flickr page for more photos of our trip.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Visit
My parents recently visited us for three weeks, staying at a cabin in Duvall. It was great to see them, and to have them with us for my birthday and Mother's Day. The time really flew by though. Below are some shots taken of my nephew, Stephen, when we all got together at the 192 Brewing Company in Kenmore, Washington.
Nicole and Stephen | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
My dad has recently gotten back into (wildlife) photography while spending the winters in Florida; some of my old Canon gear found a great home with him.
My dad ("The Irish Mobster" as we dubbed him here) with Stephen | Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 lens.
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