Soothing

 

After the first set of fireworks, Lucas was pretty freaked out, and got some soothing rubbin'

Taken in Carnation, WA, USA.

Preparing the Show

 

Dave take's fireworks seriously as he sets up for the show before it gets too dark.

Taken in Carnation, WA, USA.

Happy 4th of July

 


 


 


The firework show yesterday was quite spectacular, and I managed to snap about 100 photos. Here are the three I like the best.

Taken Carnation, WA, USA.

Public Market

 

I try to stay away from the market on weekends in the summer because of how crouded it is. But with guests in town, the best I could do was point out the market and wait in the street. I snapped this one waiting for them to watch the flying fish.

Taken Seattle, WA, USA.

Squares and Circles

 

These two buildings reflected the clouds behind me as well as standing out as an interesting shape.

Taken, Seattle, WA, USA.

I Know You!

 

I snapped this lady when she recognized someone in the croud as she passed by on her float.

Taken Portland, OR, USA.
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Latourell Falls

 

Latourell Falls from the upper path through the trees. This "little" water fall was on the Historic Columbia River Hwy.

Taken outside Portland, WA, USA.
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Portland Fountain

 

On the "waterfront" (realy just a river) in Portland, this water spout was keeping the kids occupied

Taken Portland, OR, USA.
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Pink Umbrella

 

In my trip to Oregon, we travelled the History Columbia Highway. The prize at the end was the amazing Multnomah Falls

Taken near Portland, OR, USA.
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"I Feel Like Dancin' "

 

This gentleman was dancing down the center of the street as part of Portland's Rose Festival parade. I managed to snap him mid-step

Taken Portland, OR, USA.
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Hippy-Style Parade outfit

 

While watching the Rose Festival Parade, a group of what would be "free-love" hippies walked by. This gal had particular character!

Taken Portland, OR, USA.
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Rose Festival Fair Grounds

 

I happened to be in Portland for the 100th Anniversary of the Rose Festival. This attraction was right next to the water.

Taken: Portland, Oregon, USA.
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