10-31-10 Changing

10-31-10 Changing, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

This tree is a bit late changing this year. But the orange is coming. Getting in the spirit of this gray rainy day today making stew and pumpkin pies from veggies from my garden. Time to put the garden to bed for the winter.

10-30-10 Hawk

10-30-10 Hawk, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Nice morning for a walk with Roswell. The sky was blue, the mountain was out with a fresh dusting of snow, lots of beautiful fall color and the guy all fluffed up to keep warm at the top of a tree.

10-29-10 Fall Blueberry Bushes

10-29-10 Fall Blueberry Bushes, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Many fields red with blueberry bushes right now.

10-28-10 Fall Color

10-28-10 Fall Color, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Busy day in Renton working on Tech Assessments. Glad that I was able to take a quick break and catch this shot.

10-27-10 Kubota Gardens

10-27-10 Kubota Gardens, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

At a meeting in Renton today. After the meeting, I headed to a nearby Japanese Garden.Not the best lighting, but still lots of beauty on a bit of a gray day.

10-26-10 Sweet Dreams

10-26-10 Sweet Dreams, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

On the road again tonight. Determined to keep up with my challenge even though my busy day and then travel kept me from getting out and taking any other photos today.

10-25-10 Mobile Flickr

10-25-10 Mobile Flickr, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Had fun showing my parents my Flickr photos on my iTouch this weekend. Limited photo opportunities today so this photo is sharing duty as my photo of the day and dailyshoot.

10-24-10 Halloween Down on the Farm

10-24-10 Halloween Down on the Farm, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

These clever creatures were in Corrigan, Tx on my way back to the airport.

10-23-10 Peacock

10-23-10 Peacock, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Had another nice outing with my parents today. We went to the Lufkin Zoo. A great little small town zoo. My dad would tell you that it didn't seem very small today as he had to do a huge amount of walking that he really wasn't planning on. Not really set up for people with mobility issues. But he was a real trooper and we just took it slow and enjoyed the zoo and each other. I feel really blessed to have gotten to have such a nice visit with my parents. Back to Washington tomorrow and back to work on Monday.

10-22-10 Yellow Rose in Texas

10-22-10 Yellow Rose in Texas, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

I am in Texas visiting my parents. Today, Daddy insisted that we go to the Tyler Rose Garden. My mom wasn't sure he was up to it, but he insisted that we go. Daddy sat on a bench and soaked up the beauty and my Mama, my Aunt and I walked through the sea of roses taking lots of pictures. Everyone had a great time and came home tired.

10-21-10 Old North Cemetery

10-21-10 Old North Cemetery, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Long day today. Early morning flight from Seattle to Houston and then a drive to Nacogdoches to see my family. Had a great visit with my parents and my nephew. My nephew is a photography student and wanted to go out and shoot some photos with me after dinner. The lighting left something to be desired, but we had fun exploring this old cemetery as the full moon rose.

10-20-10 Roosengarde

10-20-10 Roosengarde, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Tulip production never stops in our valley. Right now, they are busy putting bulbs in the ground. But tulips are blooming year round in the greenhouses. I enjoyed another early foggy fall morning. I liked the light and fog in this shot.

10-19-10 Wild Goose Chase

Wild Goose Chase, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

This afternoon Erik called to tell me that the snow geese were back. I had already taken my photo of the day, but I headed out on a Wild Goose chase anyway. I have a whole long season to try to get the perfect shot but will share this today as a welcome back to the valley for our beautiful Snow Geese.

10-18-10 Seattle Globe

10-18-10 Seattle Globe, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

This is a globe that we bought for Erik's Grandmother. There is so much to love about beautiful Seattle.

10-17-10 Alley

10-17-10 Alley, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Went for a walk downtown with Roswell. Looking for different things to photograph. I like the colors and textures of this photo. Not too pleased with the lighting though. I have more to learn in that area.

10-16-10 Rockport Church

10-16-10 Rockport Church, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

I love this little church on the North Cascades Highway near Rockport. No need for stained glass at this church. As you sit in the church, you look out at at a most glorious mountain and farm scape. I've stopped and taken photos of this church several times. Both inside and outside the church. I took this shot as we were leaving. We stopped at the riverside park across the street and I got yet another view. If I wasn't already married, this is where I would like to be married. :)

10-15-10 Mount Baker

10-15-10 Mount Baker, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

It is a glorious fall day here and it promises to be a glorious fall weekend. Looking forward to exploring with my camera, husband and dog.

10-14-10 Pad Thai

10-14-10 Pad Thai, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Busy day with no real opportunities for photos. (Well, I did take a few photos of a woodpecker this morning, but he chose to stand in a really boring way. ) Decided to run to Rachawadee Cafe for take out on the way home from meetings. Thought maybe I would take a few photos downtown. Just got a few photos with my point and shoot. This will just have to do. This eight seat diner is one of our local favorites. They know us and what we like and I even get to practice the little bit of Thai I know with them.

10-13-10 Raspberries and a Old Tree With Fog Lifting

10-13-10 Raspberries and a Old Tree With Fog Lifting, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

This morning I could see fog down in the valley as I walked Roswell before work. I decided to go out to the fields to take a few pictures before heading to work. It is funny, I've driven by this tree hundreds of times, but today was the day to take the photo.

10-12-10 Stained Glass

10-12-10 Stained Glass, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

My mom and I share a love for old wooden churches. This is part of an old church in Burlington.

10-11-10 Morning Light on Red Barn

10-11-10 Morning Light on Red Barn, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Mondays are difficult for me to get both a Dailyshoot and a Photo of the Day, so sometimes, like today, I share. I love this big old tree and barn. Thought that this would be a good red photo.

10-10-10 Bee Shadow

10-10-10 Bee Shadow, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Things are in transition at the Discovery Garden. Had to really keep my eyes open to find things of interest today. There is plenty of beauty there, just a little more subtle at this time of year.

10-09-10 On the Boardwalk

10-09-10 On the Boardwalk, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Windy, blustery and now rainy day here. We walked downtown to the market this morning. Actually thought that the wind was going to pick me up and take me away. The vendors in the market had given up on their canopies and were just trying to keep everything on their tables from blowing away. Definitely a blustery fall day. This leaf and the texture of the board walk caught my eye. Not sure how it got it to sit so still.

10-08-10 Big Scoop

10-08-10 Big Scoop, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Not sure how long Big Scoop has been around, but it is an institution here. Their sign got some wind damage a few years ago, and for some reason that makes it a more enticing photo opportunity for me.

10-07-10 Flat Tire

10-07-10 Flat Tire, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Took this picture in my Dailyshoot search for discarded and abandoned. Old trucks always catch my eye. They remind me of my Uncle Danny who loved old trucks. His old trucks would never be in this condition

10-06-10 Spider Webs

10-06-10 Spider Webs, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

I was able to go for a quick drive this morning before going to work. It was really foggy in the fields. The fog and sunlight hitting these spider webs caught my eye. It was at a point where I really couldn't pull over or get out of the car, so I quickly stopped and took this photo through the windshield. Not the best quality photo, but nice work on the part of the industrious spiders.

10-06-10 Grapes are Ready

10-06-10 Grapes are Ready, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

We finally have a grape harvest this year. Now to figure out how to keep them growing on our leaning arbor.

10-04-10 Black and White

10-04-10 Black and White, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

@dailyshoot #ds323 Bathrooms are full of hard surfaces, textures, and personal implements. Fins an inspiring photograph in a bathroom today.

10-03-10 Mini Pumpkins

Mini Pumpkins, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Erik and I enjoyed lunch at Shuh Farms today. Lots of people there celebrating family farms and the beginning of Fall.

10-02-10 Scarves Up

10-02-10 Scarves Up, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Erik and I had so much fun yesterday. We first went to the Sounders Game, starting with a spirited march from Pioneer Square. The fans were really amazing. Lots of great customs in the works for this young team. After the game, we walked down along the waterfront to Pike Place market, had dinner and then decided we hadn't had enough sporting events for the day so we went to see the Mariner game. Late getting home, but a fun and memorable day with lots and lots of photos.

10-01-10 Harvest Time

10-01-10 Harvest Time, originally uploaded by roswellsgirl.

Another great season to look forward to here in the Skagit Valley. Welcome fall and welcome October.