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#PNW #Washington #NLC #Clouds #Night #WaWx #Nature #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay #Astronomy #Space #SpaceWeather #Science #sciencemastodon

The NLC season has started in Washington state!
I have a fascination with these rare, very high-altitude noctilucent or night shining clouds (NLC) hanging at the edge of space with an electric blue glow, can’t be mistaken when these beautiful luminous blue-white tendrils are spreading across the sky in sunset afterglow over the Salish Sea (as seen here).

They’re composed of very small water ice crystals formed on minute particles of dust, possibly of cosmic origin from micrometeors. They are visible in the northern hemisphere at latitudes between 45˚and 65˚north, and occur after sunset or before sunrise from mid June to the end of July here at our latitude (47°).

Edmonds, WA
June 07, 2025 - around 11PM

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“strawberry” full moon rises over Seattle last night; the clouds had other plans.. 😬

#Seattle #Washington #PNW #wawx #Moon #Moonrise #FullMoon #Astro #Clouds #Night #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay #Cityscape #Urban

Full moon rises behind the cloud cover, illuminating them over the skyline of Seattle last night.

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I’ve been following up on a Barred Owl family with three chicks. Love this captured moment as sunlight filtered through the trees of a dense PNW forest.

Prints&Things: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/baby-owl-perches-on-a-moss-covered-branch-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Raptors #Nature #Forest #Moss #Mosstodon #PNW #Washington #ArtForSale #ArtPrint #WallArt #Prints #GreetingCards #HomeDecor #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

A cute barred owlet perches gracefully on a moss-covered branch, surrounded by the rich, dark textures of a dense forest of the Pacific Northwest. They've fledged along with two siblings just over two weeks ago and I've been following their developments.
Captured them at the right moment when sunlight filtered through the trees, illuminating the baby owl's intricate feather patterns and creating a serene, natural atmosphere at an Edmonds park in Washington state.

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Hey #Portland there's a guy trying to shoot homeless people in your area. It's rare that a case like this gets so much media coverage, such solid pictures of the attacker AND a $2500 bounty.

Hope y'all locate him:

📍 1300 & 1600 block of Schmeer Road
📍 3500 block of North Victory Blvd.

This man is wanted for questioning after a series of unprovoked shootings targeting homeless people.

https://www.kptv.com/2025/06/12/police-say-someone-is-shooting-homeless-people-north-portland

#PNW #homeless #mutualaid #alerta #calltoaction #oregon #bicycle #ebike

A man wanted for questioning in connection to a strong of unprovoked shootings at homeless people.

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Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
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The Trump administration canceled a deal, signed under President Joe Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmon.
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-salmon-columbia-river-tribes-deal?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Trump #Native #Indigenous #Oregon #Environment #Sustainability #PNW

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The #nokings protest was STRONG in the small suburb of #Bothell just north of #Seattle WA today. This is just one corner....

#pnw

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#PhotoOfTheDay
Sunrise reflection of Mount Shuksan in Picture Lake.

**20% OFF Holiday sale on everything in my Gallery, ends July 06th, midnight EST**

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/sunrise-reflection-of-mount-shuksan-in-the-tranquil-picture-lake-wa-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Mountains #Reflection #Nature #Symmetry #Photography #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #Lifestyle #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt

The majestic snow-capped Mount Shuksan is beautifully reflected in the tranquil Picture Lake in Washington state, surrounded by lush green evergreens at the water's edge.
The serene scene captures the clear blue sky just after sunrise, highlighting the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape.

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#SilentSunday

#Washington #PNW #Mountains #Reflection #Nature #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay #Tranquility #Zen

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Getting to see these guys smile so much definitely helps with my mental health! I hope it helps you too.

.#AdventureDogs #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #PNW

Three smiling dogs approach very attentively, surrounded by ferns and wood sorrel.

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#SilentSunday

#Washington #PNW #Sunset #Silhouette #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay

People silhouetted against the sunset sky in pink glow walking on a fishing pier at Edmonds, Washington with the partial view of the Olympic mountains in the background.

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The beautiful wing patterns of a baby barred owl revealed while balancing on a moss covered branch.

Prints&Things:https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/the-balancing-act-of-a-cute-barred-owlet-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Owl #Nature #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Mosstodon #Forest #ArtForSale #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #MastoArt #FediArt #PNW #Washington

A Barred owlet balancing on a moss-covered branch in a dense, leafy forest, their wings fully extended as the young chick is testing their new found skills at an Edmonds park in Washington state. Sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a dappled pattern.

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Thank you to the buyer in Port Orchard, WA for the purchase of a Canvas Print from my Gallery! Enjoy!

https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=f8524a4b23ed6046ed8b615312e8d5b9

#Gratitude #ThankYou #Washington #PNW #Ferry #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #Prints #Photography #SupportArtists

One of the Edmonds-Kingston ferry, SPOKANE in Washington state glides across the calm waters of Puget Sound against the backdrop of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains -the prominent peaks of The Brothers included- at sunrise, with the sky tinged in shades of pink and purple and a beautiful alpenglow on the mountains. The serene landscape captures the essence of a peaceful morning as seen from the Edmonds, Washington waterfront.

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Dragonfly near Green Lake in Seattle. This is an Eight-Spotted Skimmer - very relaxed about photography happening nearby!

#insects #dragonfly #macroPhotography #seattle #pnw

A large dragonfly is sitting on a stem. Its large wings are white, with eight black spots.

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#SilentSunday

This is my fave #bench in Esquimalt Gorge Park. I've enjoyed many books & eaten several lunches, at this spot. It's tucked away, off the main loop around the Japanese gardens & it's a really nice shady resting space. I adore all the ferns & trees that hug this rest stop.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ponds #landscaping #gardens #plants #botanical #park

A winding stone path leads deeper into a tranquil, overgrown garden. Lush green ferns and broad-leafed plants line the path, creating a sense of enclosure. Further along the path, a simple wooden bench sits invitingly beneath the dappled sunlight filtering through the dense canopy of mature trees. The scene evokes feelings of peace and serenity.

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The lavender season is upon us, had a lovely roadtrip recently to the Sequim area.
The Lavender Festival is July 18-20 at that location.

Prints, frameable Greeting Cards, Mugs, Puzzle and more here: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/lavender-waves-at-jardin-du-soleil-lavender-farm-sequim-wa-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Lavender #Flowers #Nature #Photography #Summer #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #GreetingCards #Mugs #HomeDecor #Puzzle #Gifts #GiftIdeas #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt

I came across with this picturesque scenery at the Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm in Sequim, Washington on our road trip few days ago. I really liked the quaint metal table and chairs positioned at the edge of this lovely lavender field with wavelike display, creating a serene outdoor seating area as purple and green hues blended harmoniously, offering a calming rural scene.

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#PhotoOfTheDay
Spotted this decorative, wrought iron bicycle with baskets full of flowers nestled amidst vibrant fields of lavender in Sequim, WA on our recent roadtrip to this lovely area.
Available : https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/a-decorative-bicycle-is-nestled-amidst-vibrant-fields-of-lavender-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Lavender #Flowers #Nature #Bicycle #Photography #ArtForSale #Prints #WallArt #GreetingCards #HomeDecor #Gifts #PhotoFriday #FlowerFriday #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

Found this decorative, wrought iron bicycle with baskets full of flowers nestled amidst vibrant fields of lavender at the Jardin du Soleil Lavender Farm in Sequim, WA on our recent roadtrip to this lovely area.

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#SilentSunday

#Washington #PNW #Lavender #Poppy #Flowers #Nature #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay

Enjoyed this delightfully vibrant patch of red poppies on a lavender field stretching across this picturesque and painterly scenery with a wooden fence dividing the foreground from a similarly lush background with French and English lavenders at a farm in Sequim, Washington.

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Happy Summer Solstice!

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/golden-rays-of-sunlight-evoking-a-sense-of-awe-ez-lorenz.html

#Summer #Solstice #Sunset #Washington #PNW #Photography #Nature #ArtForSale #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Gifts #GiftIdeas #FediGiftShop #Puzzle

Golden rays of sunlight burst through scattered clouds, creating a dramatic sky over the silhouetted landscape of trees and houses of Bellevue, Washington with the Olympic Mountains in the background.
The blend of dark clouds and vibrant sunlight creates a stunning contrast, evoking a sense of calm and awe.

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Junco playing both sides of the fence, LOL

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/junco-playing-both-sides-of-the-fence-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Fence #Juxtaposition #ArtforSale #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #WallArt #ArtPrints #HomeDecor #GreetingCards #Puzzle #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt #Washington #PNW

On my recent walk home I spotted this small Dark-eyed Junco perching on a wire fence and "playing both sides of the fence" came to mind or The Rolling Stones song "Sitting On a Fence" LOL; I loved the perspective, the striking visual, the juxtaposition of nature and manmade object for this playful snap.

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My burgundy lacecap #hydrangea #plants have gorgeous, multicoloured #foliage 😍

#FoliageFriday #leaves #Summer #Wsanec #leaf #botanical #perennials #nature #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #textures #VeinsOfLife #garden #LeafLife #ombre

Composition: A rectangular collage. The top portion is composed of three horizontally aligned, tightly cropped close-ups of hydrangea foliage. The bottom features a lower angle view of a large leaf against a soil background.

Visual Elements: Close-up textures of hydrangea leaves showing color variations: green to red to brown with detailed vein structures. The lighting emphasizes the leaf veins and color gradients. The primary colors are shades of green to red.

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#Lavendar & #catmint in #PollinatorGarden. Good companion #herb plants. Both draw in thousands of #pollinators 🐝🦋

#Bloomscrolling #florespondence #floral #Summer #Wsanec #flowers #botanical #gardening #perennials #nature #Saanich #gardens #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #plants #photography

A low-angle, medium shot of several lavender plants. The composition is dominated by the lavender in the foreground. Small violet flowers are in full bloom at the top of the stems. The background includes a clear, blue sky with a few green trees and reddish-pink flowers. The image is brightly lit, with strong contrasts between the purple blooms, green foliage, blues sky and earth tones.

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A ground-level shot of vibrant green foliage with tall stalks of purple-pink catmint flowers extending towards a clear, bright blue sky. The flowers are in full bloom, creating a dense, natural setting. Overlapping foliage and treetops appear in the background.

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#SilentSunday

#Washington #PNW #MilkyWay #Stars #Mountains #Reflection #Nature #AstroPhotography #PhotoOfTheDay #NightPhotography

The Milky Way stretching over Mount Shuksan and Picture Lake, the snow-capped mountain, evergreens and stars reflecting in the water.
Car lights painting some of the trees red and yellow while passing by while my shutter was open for this 10 sec , single shot.
Satellites above.

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#SilentSunday

#Washington #PNW #MarineLife #Snail #Nature #Photo #PhotoOfTheDay

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For #PhotoFriday I picked an #Abstract today: Graceful flight of Gulls over the Pacifics.

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/graceful-flight-of-gulls-over-the-pacifics-abstract-ez-lorenz.html

#Oregon #PNW #Minimalist #PhotoOfTheDay #Birds #Gulls #ICM #Photography #Motion #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #Prints #HomeDecor #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #Art #FediArt #MastoArt #Summer

Waves crash along the shoreline of Cannon Beach, Oregon, under a soft, blue sky, while gulls flying gracefully, creating motion across the scene. The image captures a sense of movement and tranquility, with blurred lines emphasizing the lively atmosphere.

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I'm leading a free group ride to celebrate the Crosslake light rail on opening day this weekend! Learn about this and more in my monthly ride leader newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/69c2938aacbf/mar2026-bob-svercl

#seattle #pnw #seabikes #bikePNW #BikeTooter

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