quilly | August 6, 2009
Sky Watch When the skies come down to watch us! Seagull and storm clouds, Port Renfrew, Vancouver Island, B.C. We spent three days camping with these clouds, but even in the rain this little part of God’s creation is stunningly beautiful. The world was monochrome. I shot this picture in full living color. The trees […]
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quilly | August 5, 2009
Unripened Salmon Berry. Friday Harbor Labs, San Juan Island, Washington State. Rubus spectabilis are native to the west coast of the United States from Alaska to California. They look much like a raspberry, but are less robust in flavor. They are good eaten raw and can be preserved, but taste best when mixed with another […]
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quilly | August 5, 2009
Wild Rose on Cantilever Point, Friday Harbor, WA. San Juan Islands. Wild roses grow in Asia, Europe and North America.  It is a deciduous shrub and grows up to 4 feet tall. The fruit of the wild rose — rose hips — can be harvested for jams, jellies teas and even wine. Rose hip soup, […]
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quilly | August 2, 2009
Sign Post & Wild Grasses. Lime Kiln Park, San Juan Island, Washington State. This weathered post secured to a chunk of rusting metal is surrounded by what I believe is wild rye grass. The different textures, colors, and the patterns of sun and shadow called to me. photographer: Charlene L. Amsden
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quilly | August 1, 2009
Hard n Soft, 2009 Rocks & Feathers. Fourth of July Beach, San Juan Island, Washington State. If you’re looking for a sandy beach, don’t look around the shore line of San Juan Island.  The trees sweep down to the sea and the beaches are mostly rocks and driftwood, though patches of sand can be found. […]
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