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“If you’re going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It’s the only good fight there is.” –Paraphrased from Charles Bukowski’s poem “Roll the Dice”

September 10, 2016 by owfotografik

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Categories: Country Living, Methow Valley • Tags: Landscape Photography, methow valley, spring, washington state, Winthrop Wa

Magical Intersections

September 2, 2015 by owfotografik

This landscape photograph was taken during my 2 week stay at the Hotel Rio Vista. I would start early each morning and walk around the hotel and town of Winthrop with my camera. I hope you enjoy my captures from these adventures…. All of these images are photographic in origin and layered with various filters and effects. Welcome to Hotel Rio Vista Take a step back into the Old West. Stroll the boardwalks on main street and explore all that […]

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Happy Earth Day Video Of Boise River

April 22, 2015 by owfotografik

Happy Earth Day I stood for a few minutes on the banks of the Boise River and captured the sound of the water and the birds. I really love the sound of running water and it is such a joy to have the Greenbelt as an option to walk along and just be in nature. The sound of running water and a pretty picture of a path. Listen to the Boise river and be transported by the sounds of nature […]

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Categories: Country Living • Tags: birds, Boise, Boise River, Boise River Greenbelt, bown crossing, dam, earth day, exercise, idaho, inspirational, Meditation, nature, path, Play, recreation, relaxing, riverside, Running Water, Soothing, spring, trail, trees, Walk

Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. ~Theodore Roethke

October 6, 2014 by owfotografik

Outdoor Spaces Outdoor places to enjoy. A circle around a fire is a pleasure on a warm afternoon. Waiting to light the spark that will bring heat and a conversation to remember. Spaces to breathe and to relax. A place to call home and a country to enjoy. I sit here and ponder the beautiful landscape as I dream in color. A way to pass the time and a goal to achieve. I love the mountains and the valleys as […]

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July 17th 2014 Carlton Complex Wildfire Plume Of Smoke

August 31, 2014 by owfotografik

On July 14th 2014, we were driving home through a Thunderstorm and witnessed multiple lightning strikes and heard the ominous rumblings of thunder all around us. Passing through Carlton we saw a fresh spot of fire on a hillside visible from Highway 153. I was struck by the idea that this small fire might turn into something much larger if it was not put out soon. Little did I know at the time there were many more small fires started […]

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Will is to grace as the horse is to the rider. ~Saint Augustine

May 12, 2014 by owfotografik

Horses On A Hillside During the month of May in the Methow Valley the Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower grows wild on the hillsides and is fragrant and beautiful. I love to ride my mountain bike along the trails and breathe deeply of the soft scents blowing in the wind. On this particular day I looked up and saw these pretty horses getting lunch up off the trail. I always carry my camera with me and so I pulled it out and […]

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You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~Mark Twain

September 7, 2013 by owfotografik

A Cloudy Afternoon Abstract Landscape Painting I am looking to the sky in the spring and wondering just what it is that is looking back at me. I see an explosion of sunshine behind a very interesting looking cloud. This cloud reminds me of a flying hippopotamus. I see its large squarish face and massive body flying through the sky. Where is this very large imaginary animal flying to and what will await it once it gets there? I love […]

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Wander over the mountains from Seattle and enjoy the great outdoors in the scenic Methow Valley.

August 28, 2013 by owfotografik

Welcome to Winthrop Washington. A very small town with a Western theme, Winthrop is located in the beautiful Methow Valley and is home to many varieties of outdoor recreation, arts and the old west. Just 4 hours Northeast of Seattle but very different indeed. Come visit and enjoy the scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. This view of town is looking down from Sun Mountain Lodge. http://www.winthropwashington.com/ “Take a step back into the Old West. Located on the North Cascades Scenic Byway […]

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Categories: Country Living, Methow Valley • Tags: biking, festivals, hiking, methow valley, north cascades, pacific northwest, recreation, rivers, snow, Sunshine, trails, washington, Washington State Route 20, winthrop, Winthrop Washington

Come visit me in solitude and stay to enjoy the sound of the river flowing gently by as you absorb the stillness and peace.

July 28, 2013 by owfotografik

A Quiet Place I really enjoy parks and recreation and everywhere I go I look for the quiet place to enjoy the peace that nature offers up daily. This spot is a really cool example of a quiet place to sit for a minute and contemplate life. It is also an attractive lunch option if you bring a picnic. Many moments have been spent by the banks of the Methow River and summer days are enjoyed as the shade of […]

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Categories: Country Living, Methow Valley • Tags: Cascade Range, Gazebo, Methow River, methow valley, outdoor, pacific northwest, Parks, Parks and Recreation, Picnic, Quiet, recreation, Recreation and Sports, river, solitude, twisp, Twisp Park, Twisp River, wa, washington

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~Buddha

June 28, 2013 by owfotografik

Capturing this moment in time and remembering the past. Along my biking trail is this old home. I stop and contemplate the history here. Someone planted trees and flowers long ago. Maybe a garden and children playing in the yard. Or was there time for that. Did the past owners of this home stop and enjoy their surroundings or were they too busy working the land and dreaming of better days? Some things live on and endure the ravages of […]