What a beautiful sight to see Mt. Rainier up close and personal. The closer you get, the more majestic it becomes and we were so blessed to see it on a good day with clear weather.
Most of these pics were with my new camera and I think you’ll agree that it’s doing a fabulous job and yes, I’m very happy with it. I am using PhotoFiltre for the most part to do a little bit of tweaking with contrast and giving the color a little shot, but other than that, they are right out of the camera on Auto or Program. Maybe one of these days, I’ll be a Manual girl too. 🙂
With views like these, the scenery really doesn’t need a lot of help. It was amazing to see the snow piled up there from lots of snowfall during the last year. It was hard and crunchy. 
I’ll just stop talking now and let you enjoy the views from the top. We did about a 4 hour drive through all these winding mountains, gasping all the way at the beauty before us. 
I did fall in love with the evergreen trees. It’s like having Christmas year round, with all those beautiful fir trees in abundance.
These ferns were so pretty and I picked fronds from 3 different kinds to bring home and dry. I hope to frame them.
The beauty out here is just spectacular, so if you’ve never been to the Pacific Northwest, I would definitely urge you to go. It’s a rugged and raw scenery that can’t be rivaled.
Hope you enjoyed the pics! I’ll be back with more from Bainbridge Island and the whale watching day.
What GORGEOUS photos – and with a new camera? You did a great job. I’d take a day in the mountains over an afternoon at the beach any day. So pretty, thanks for sharing those. 🙂
Rhoda, your pictures are gorgeous! I have never to the Pacific Northwest, but your pictures tell the story about what a pretty place it is. I know you had a wonderful trip. Have a happy 4th! Love & blessings from NC!
Gorgeous shots Rhoda!
Makes me wanna take a day trip!
I know you were loving using your new camera on your trip!
Looking forward to seeing some more pics!
You were so so so sweet to contact me on your trip!
Can’t wait to fly into your city soon!
I will be BESIDE myself!
xo
Wow! Your photos took my breath away!
Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing these with us. I’ve never been there before.
Oh Rhoda you are making me jealous! I lived in Seattle for a year and NEVER got sick of seeing Mt. Ranier! I hiked around it several times. It always amazed me how you could hike in snow in June with shorts and a t on! One of God’s wonderful creations for sure! Thanks you so much for sharing and bringing back such great memories for me!!!
Rhoda,
I love your pictures! Thanks for sharing them.
And, I’d keep that new camera – very clear and stunning shots~
Blessings to you,
Melanie
Ok I just have to say again you got the only 4 days of nice weather in a row here….it has been cloudy and wet since you left…..please come back!
Yep – she’s a beauty!
But I have to second what Kathy said…come back and bring the sunshine with you!!
Glad you had a great time and that the weather was on your side!
~Karla @ It’s The Little Things…
LOVE your photos! You made me so homesick … especially some of the gorgeous shots with beautiful blue skies. Everyone thinks rain when they think of Seattle but those of us who live or have lived in the Pacific Northwest know rain is only a small portion of the story. The grass is so incredibly green and the flowers are bigger there than anywhere else I have ever lived. The trees are magnificent! Living on the edge of the Puget Sound I was so fortunate to have views of the sound, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountain range. I can’t wait to see more of your wonderful photos. They are bringing back fabulous memories!!
Oh you are making me jealous! I have been in Seattle many times and NEVER got sick of seeing Mt. Rainier! I went camping on it and will never forget that experience. Thanks you so much for sharing and bringing back such great memories for me!!!
I am laughing at all the comments about the rain coming back! I cannot believe we got so blessed to get sun almost the whole time we were there & only a tiny sprinkle of rain the last day. I’m not sure I could handle that much rain, but when ya’ll get sunshine, it’s a magical place.
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
Rhoda! Your pictures are stunning! If you want to move into manual mode, I highly recommend Angie Seaman’s beginner’s course. Check out my latest post to see the info. I shot a ton of pictures today in manual of all the kids playing in a rain shower. I was so proud of myself! Frankly, I think your pictures are outstanding!! I can’t wait to see your pictures from whale watching! That is something I definitely want to do!
Enjoying the tour of Washington…waiting on more photos. I am not going on a vacation this year, so I am enjoying everyone’s vacation shoots. Keep ’em coming!
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Rhoda,
Thanks for sharing the pics. My husband and I spent just over 2 years in Seattle and I must tell you….everyday that I saw that mountain was magnificant. We had a perfect view on a clear day right from our patio. I guess my favorite place in PNW is Snoqualmie Falls. Be sure to visit the falls and Salish Lodge on your next trip.
Gorgeous shots, Rhoda! Loved going on this tour with you!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Hi Rhoda! I love all of the fir trees too. Your new camera is taking such beautiful pics, but I am sure that your talent as a photographer is a big part of the result. Do you plan to drive up the Olympic Peninsula? If you do, I would recommend stopping in Port Townsend and visiting all of the lovely old Victorians there.
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo