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About northwestphotos

A long time resident of Washington State, located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest USA. I enjoy regional travel, exploring all the wondrous, natural settings that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. If you get a chance, visit my Northwestphotos Zazzle store, http://www.zazzle.com/northwestphotos.

Flower Festivals are Back!

Posted on May 23, 2022 by northwestphotos

So happy that many festivals are back after a long pause during the past few years! One that I sorely missed was the Blue Poppy Festival, held each May, at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located in Federal Way, Washington. … Continue reading →

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Reopening of the Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Posted on May 22, 2022 by northwestphotos

The W.W.Seymour Botanical Conservatory, located at Wright Park, Tacoma, Washington, has recently reopened after being closed to the public, during the last year, for renovations. The conservatory was originally opened in 1908, and is one of only three Victorian-style conservatories … Continue reading →

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Glorious Rhododendrons!

Posted on May 18, 2022 by northwestphotos

What’s there not to like about big, beautiful rhododendron blooms? Our excessive precipitation in the Pacific Northwest this spring has had a prolific effect on our rhododendrons, everywhere. They are so glorious and so full of abundant blooms this year. … Continue reading →

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Spring Foliage and Blooms

Posted on May 9, 2022 by northwestphotos

More photos from recent trips to woodland settings and gardens. I just love the variety of colors in plant foliage and their flowers this time of year! Don’t you just love the spring green? So refreshing! All photos property of … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 7, 2022 by northwestphotos

I would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers around the world. Here are a few images I took recently of the beautiful, spring garden display at Heronswood Garden, located near Kingston, Washington. It is also relatively … Continue reading →

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