Anyone know about Washington Pass? I thought that ridge had a name, and it seems like it should, but I can't find one.

Thanks, I thought so.

I almost left out the Mt. Baker and non-winter shots.

I also have some from the Stevens Pass area, Mt. Rainier, and St. Helens areas...but these North Cascades ones are more unique. Easy to catch sunrise on Rainier...

'From sea level to ski level' is part of one slogan I've seen for the state.

Yes I feel lucky to have been born here and able to call it home. As a photographer there is a wide variety of scenery.

In about 3 hours I can be at the ocean, or rain forest, or desert, or mountains, etc...

I think the main part of the North Fork is hidden behind the cliff in the foreground (trees/plains).

The main creek/river in the picture that is going off into the distance in the top left doesn't really have a name on maps I'm looking at, but it's next to Glacier Creek. It's probably part of Glacier Creek. Seems like it's big enough to be a river!

Welcome to adulting. Sucks sometimes, eh?

As to your original question, I'll let you know when it happens. I think it's mainly luck. Right place at the right time, and get your foot in the door somehow.

I met some people online. It started with group beers, progressed to hanging out together, house/cat sitting, good friends...but things change eventually. So back to the search...or not.

There might be a million people in the area that I'd consider hanging out with, but we're all too busy living our own lives to make serious time for someone new.

/shrug

You like Lord of the Rings in Washington?

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoggyPics/comments/11eoztr/dont_get_lost_in_the_dead_marshes_lotr_reference/

I can hear it now. Thanks for the memory refresher.

I couldn't decide on how to crop this. I know it's not a perfect composition, but it's the best I got of the river on this day.

Cool. How long does it take?

Mmm that reminds me, it's about time for second breakfast!

Maybe it was a real thing and not just all in my head. ;)

I'm back to normal today too.

I did just move this week (local so same climate). New place might be 'more dry', combined with this cold weather. Sinuses feel the same as they have the last 3 years though.

Had a weird hour or two where it was really bugging me, but I think it's getting better now. If it continues tomorrow I think I'll have to go get it checked out.

Thanks for the tip.

Hmm, I know what you mean, but I got nothing. No runny nose, sore throat, or any changes. Maybe it's coming and this head thing is the warning.

It's kind of bothering me LOL. Kind of a humming in my ear. Maybe it's just me going deaf. Hopefully goes back to normal tonight.

Oh LOL, I have my 20 year old Manfrotto 3021Pro that I use.

Right after this shot I moved closer and did some bracketed exposures, to make HDR. The HDR just doesn't look right, this natural dark look is better.

Sunrise was happening and the light was changing. I had other views to photograph too. ;) The Tree of Life is cool, but not the best picture I got that day.

Yes, I got better shots when not trying to also show the Tree of Life. It was a good day.

Mistakes were made. Those are my footsteps.

I could have moved back some and gotten more sky reflection in the water...then the tree would have been smaller. I did more shots from up closer that show the tree better.

I can edit it to be brighter, but it looks fake. The hole under the tree is just dark, especially at this time of day.

Thanks.

Canon RP, ISO 100, 4/5 sec, probably f/8 (shot with the Laowa 100mm lens).

Rural? No.

I think there might be houses like you want, though. Some of those big, old estates.

Maybe around Broadmoor or Laurelhurst? Some fancy places around there.

Thanks for the endorphins. ;)

Also the links. Good to find new subs, I have a few that fit them.

I might have posted this in ITAP already.

Eh, Imgur compression. Close enough...