Love the slanting light at this time of year. When we have any.

Apples and satsuma oranges in a green depression glass fruit bowl, in my kitchen

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From the June 1 folder, peonies growing in my garden:

A swirl of peony petals and some spherical buds, in pink

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Rain has begun, but I cut the roses first.

Peace and other roses in a bouquet

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McCaw Hall in Seattle is home to Pacific Northwest Ballet and frequently displays ballet costumes in its light-filled lobby.

This romantic tutu in pale turquoise is on display at McCaw Hall in Seattle, WA

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This is some kind of black-stemmed maidenhair fern, seen in the woods in the Olympic Peninsula. I haven’t seen this kind of radial pattern before.

Lacy, fringed leaflets on shiny black stems whorled in a pretty pattern

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At a neighborhood event in the park, looked up and saw a boy having fun climbing a tree.

Summer joy is great weather and a tree to climb

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Our brief camping trip last week was sadly rained out, but before we left of course I took some photos.

Raindrop on evergreen branch, with the Ohanapecosh River all brown and rushing in the background

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Watering the thirsty garden this evening, I looked up. I really love this image and I am calling it my weekly Top Shot.

“Hand of God” rays in the warm evening sky at dusk

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Eating out at Ivar’s at the Seattle waterfront the other evening, this ferry boat was pulling in right nearby. So scenic!

Green and white car ferry docks downtown in Seattle

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This sky is from exactly one year ago. I really love this image and I am calling it my weekly Top Shot.

Clouds at sunset, with trees in silhouette

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