TULIP SEASON

about 30-40 miles north of seattle are hundreds of tulip fields near mt. vernon, washington. its a huge draw for tourists and locals. i took a drive up there a few days ago, despite the 37 degree weather, to see them for the first time in my 4 years here. simply amazing.

TILT-SHIFT 1 - 055/365

my first attempt at tilt-shift manipulation.
i recently discovered it and was immediately interested.
i love how the process fools the eye into seeing "miniature."
this is part of the U-district near UW.

INDEX - 048/365

went out for a drive today and came across this little town called index. its about and hour or so northwest of seattle on the way to stevens pass in the northern cascades.

MT. RANIER II - 046/365

the kent valley was under a thick blanket but had a clear view of mt. ranier.
the approaching fog in the pic overtook my location shortly after i shot this.

REASON #618 - 010/365

Reason #618 - Why I love the Pacific Northwest:
Mt. Ranier
had to be at work a few hours earlier today. my reward.....catching this sunrise over mt. ranier.
a rare sight for a washington winter.
totally worth it.

TUNNEL AT 70MPH - 002/365

I-90 tunnel west of Lake Washington

DRIVE - 001/365

Heading down I-5 South through downtown Seattle on my way to work around 1145am. it was a rainy morning, so it was nice to see the sun for a moment.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - 000/365

I spent my first moments of 2010 watching the fireworks on the Space Needle with a beer in hand....

.......from my couch.
that's right...this is pic taken from my TV.
how rad is my life?? huh?!?!