local walks

I was gearing up for a trip to Tokyo, Japan this week when I fell sick last Sunday and had to make the decision not to get on a plane on Tuesday. I made the decision I wish more people would make when they can around travel to prevent from getting more people sick and did it from a place of gratitude that it was an “extra” trip on my list rather than a necessary one. In preparing for the trip, I ensured my camera was properly charged with plenty of memory remaining to snap whatever photos I wanted. Instead, sick and full of brain fog, I took out my camera for two different local walks to see what I could see in a new light. It brought my back to my original love of photography where I never traveled anywhere and instead tried to capture moments with loved ones or more distorted photos that left the viewer wondering what it was they were looking at.

I took the following paused along a two lane neighborhood road as Mount Rainier came into view, wanting to capture what it feels like when you’re driving and manage to catch a glimpse. The first is likely my favorite in this limited series. I just love the framing and how dynamic it feels.

I can’t help but love macro photography (always want to say micro) and always find myself drawn there. I had to quickly pull myself away from getting too immersed in the morning dew:

I love a reflection, always have and always will. I don’t love taking photos of myself but I do love fun ways of capturing oneself out in the world. Here are three different takes:

The moon, the moon, the moon! I should pull together a post soon on all my favorite moon shots. All of these were taken while walking around Seward Park where I kept an eye out for just the right angle.

Finally, some classic shots that have been taken a million times around Seattle. There’s something safe and care-free about capturing something so recognizable. I let myself be lazy.

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4 responses

  1. Those reflection shots are brilliant. It’s very rare to see such pictures these days something different from mirror selfies. You should try capturing night shots of street lights and buildings, if it’s after a rain, even better.

    1. Thanks for the kind words and noticing the details! Great idea to get more into night photography. I’m shooting on an X100F and I haven’t quite figured out how to make the most of it in low light.

  2. Fantastic photos indeed, Anne. Congrats! This post could easily become a Photography theme design.

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