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During the warmer months, we get up early and have coffee in our backyard. Recently we have had a new visitor swooping in. During one of our coffee mornings, a huge bird flew just over us. I ditched the coffee, grabbed my camera and captured this photograph of a beautiful Red Tail Hawk resting in a pine tree. Although my coffee got cold, I got a great shot! Isn’t this a magnificent bird!?!?!?
I couldn’t resist sharing one more amazing flower close-up I captured from the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, in Washington, USA. This beauty was barely visible when walking on the path and was almost hidden deep under brush. Isn’t this a magnificent flower!?!?!
One of our favorite places to visit is the Boeing Museum of Flight, located in Seattle, Washington, USA. If you are an aircraft or space enthusiasts – this is one museum you don’t want to miss. The museum’s website indicates “The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the Museum and its people bring mankind’s incredible history of flight to life.” Below are a few photographs we captured … Read more
I captured this Rhododendron flower close-up at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington. This Botanical Garden is an amazing place to visit – and is home to one of the largest collections of species of rhododendrons in the world. Isn’t this a magnificent color!?!?!
I just love springtime! The weather here in Washington has been exceptional this year. Here is a beautiful close-up I captured recently of a Crocus hidden in our rockery. This little flower just makes me smile. Isn’t this a magnificent color!?!?!?
Another great scenic road in Maui, Hawaii (USA), is Papanalahoa Point Shoreline heading towards the north/northeast of Maui. During one of our many stops, I captured this breathtaking landscape. This is an absolutely beautiful drive, and although not quite as scary as the Road to Hana, it does have its moments of one lane roads and tight curves. I closed my eyes many times – thank goodness my husband is an awesome driver!!! Isn’t this an amazing landscape!?!?!
If you ever travel to Maui, Hawaii, USA, please make time to travel The Road to Hana. This is a winding, sometimes treacherous drive on the North to North East side of Maui. In spite of some difficult driving, this area is absolutely beautiful – I can’t wait to share some amazing photographs with you! This first photograph was taken at about milepost 32 near Waianapanapa State Park, known for its blow holes and natural stone arches. This area is incredibly breathtaking with huge waves crashing everywhere. Isn’t this an amazing landscape?!?!?
Just back from Maui, Hawaii, USA, I had great plans to share Hawaiian island photographs with you. But we were in for a surprise when we returned home. Seattle has had record snowfall since our arrival – we have received more snow within a couple of days than we receive all year. Locally we have had almost ten inches with more snow forecasted today! While having fun in the snow, I captured this frosty close-up of a windmill in our backyard. Isn’t this a beautiful “snowflake”!?!?!