Category Archives: Photography

Converging atmospheric rivers (look north)

Posted on July 20, 2023 by William Calvin

Here we see the Puget Sound Convergence Zone, ordinarily found up north of the King County line. Moisture-laden westerly winds off the Pacific run into the Olympic Mountain range and split into a south-around branch (via southern Puget Sound) and … Continue reading →

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30 Most Breathtaking Pics Of Architectural Wonders Around The World, As Shared In This Online Group (New Pics)

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann Ed: To see all 30 pictures, click here.

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Great Photos from Nature

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Yvonne P.

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A sign of peace

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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The Arboretum recovers

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on September 3, 2022 by William Calvin

by William H. Calvin My high-school classmates wanted to make an impact with our 1957 senior-class gift to Shawnee-Mission High School, in the Kansas City suburbs.[1] The Senior Gift Committee had the bright idea of buying a painting, which would … Continue reading →

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Roof Garden Views

Posted on August 24, 2022 by William Calvin
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Nature’s amazing display

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Amazing old photos

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W. Ed note: It is doesn’t “load,” try to open in a new tab

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Hidden in the heavens

Posted on August 4, 2022 by William Calvin

The pictures from the new Webb satellite telescope show the heavens in the infrared wavelengths, something we cannot see from the ground.

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Great view of the Olympic Tower from the Cascade Tower patio

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Skyline sunset on June 21st

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

37 Degrees North of True West, 9:10 PM Thanks to Mike C.

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Amazing remembrances in pictures

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Those vertical wind gusts

Posted on May 18, 2022 by William Calvin

Did you miss out on being blown around by today’s horizontal wind gusts, as I was, trying to cross from Skyline East to Skyline West (my names, given how awkward OT and CT are)? When a wind gust encounters a … Continue reading →

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Unique Photos Where Timing Is Everything

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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On a Sunday afternoon

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Yesterday, the people seemed to outnumber the blossoms. Everyone was enjoying a peaceful and pleasant touch of spring.

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Before the war

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Pictures to enjoy

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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‘I was walking past her bedroom and spotted her legs sticking out’: Helge Skodvin’s best phone picture

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From The Guardian – thanks to Bob P. It was April 2020, the sixth week of home schooling, and eight-year-old Lara was fed up. Her father, photographer Helge Skodvin, along with his wife and two elder daughters, was stuck inside with … Continue reading →

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Largest glacier calving ever filmed

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Wonderful photography

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Click here to view the highlights of the international landscape photographer of the year

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The dystopian world of pictures on the internet

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Super photos

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Relax, scroll down and enjoy these super photos (thanks to Sybil-Ann)

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Beautiful photography from the Seattle Times’ readers photo gallery

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. Click here for incredible photos to brighten your New Year!

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Have you ever seen an eagle blink?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet H.

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