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Week 4, January 26 – February 1, 2025 – Northwest Nature

February 1st, 2025

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“Hidden Stream” – Northwest Nature, image 5

January 30th, 2025

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hidden stream

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Sometime we’ll make it back to Alpental in the spring, when there are several veil falls along the mountains… This is the view looking off of the bridge from the parking lot the resort lodge. I would estimate that it’s a 30foot drop and then the most beautiful and hidden stream you can imagine.

“Rocky River” – Northwest Nature, image 4

January 29th, 2025

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a minor river’s path

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The hike down to see Snoqualmie Falls is not for the faint of heart, but you can park at the lower parking lot too. The views down in the canyon are worth the hike though! Just this segment of river would be noteworthy anywhere in the midwest, but in Washington? Just part of a minor river’s path.

“Mossy Tones” – Northwest Nature, image 3

January 28th, 2025

saturated colors

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As I looked over the other side of the bridge (from the previous photo), the colors and detail in the shoreline struck me. The water was so clear that it felt like you could see dozens of feet into the river. I love the balance of shoreline, saturated colors, underwater cliff, and the reflection of the forest in this image.

“Crystal Clear View” – Northwest Nature, image 2

January 27th, 2025

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un-ruined view

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Sarah pointed out this view. We passed by this vantage point on the way west that day, so when we returned east, she asked me to photograph this portion of the river. I wish that I could have captured a train on the bridge, but that would almost ruin the view.

“Into the Unknown” – Northwest Nature, image 1

January 26th, 2025

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a mystical feeling

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Of course the series of waterfalls was my main focus when we stopped at Deception Falls Park, but the view downstream was equally gorgeous. The stream disappeared into the forest and fog and the small island added that extra touch of natural beauty. The stream’s soft green coloring and the damp air added to the mystical feelings that day.