Two large evergreen trees near my house. I think the one on the right is a cedar.

Tree trunks of two old evergreen trees in late afternoon light

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It’s going to be raining for a week, so here’s a bit of sunny scenery to get you through it. This view is around the block from my house.

View of Vashon Island and Puget Sound from Normandy Park, WA view point

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I’m finally ready to admit it’s fall. Visiting a friend on Camano Island, north of Seattle, the colors are beginning.

A trio of red, yellow, and green leaves in early fall

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At the last day before the recent temporary closure to complete the restoration at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory (reopening Dec. 6!), these purple vanda orchids did their amazing thing.

Backlit vanda orchids show an almost plaid pattern at the Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Hydrangeas are some of my top fave flowers, blooming all summer and even looking good into the fall.

Hydrangea blooms with fall color

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This is a close up of a cotoneaster (ka-tone-ee-AST-er) shrub in our yard, beloved by birds and photographers alike. The berries are small, about the size of a pea, and they adorn the arching branches in fall and winter. I was amazed to learn its pronunciation, by the way. I was sure it would be something like cotton-Easter. But no.

Bright red cotoneaster berries add color and bird food to a backyard

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Our recent camping trip to the Lake Cushman area in the Olympic Peninsula in Washington had sunshine and reflections on still water.

Trees and sky reflected on a calm Lake Cushman in Washington

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At Seattle’s Volunteer Park on Sunday, there was a horse, a rider and a person walking.

A horse and rider walk through the park on a sunny afternoon

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Volunteer Park in Seattle has a dahlia garden, very well maintained by the local Dahlia Society. The other day the sun was shining, and I was happy to see this.

Shades of pink, orange and yellow in a dahlia blossom close up

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Today was the last day that Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory was open to visitors so that the long-awaited restoration project can be completed. Look for the grand re-opening in early December.

A beautiful last day for the orchids. Conservatory is re-opening in December 2014

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