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Sathya > You taught me how to love …
You taught me
 - the beauty of life
 - the wonder of being alive 
 - the amazing journey of life
You even taught me how to love, but not how to stop …
Sathya > Tulip Fields at bloom
After some gloomy weather (both inside and out), here is something fresh. This is from a crisp, clean, spring morning at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. There is nothing like seeing acres and acres of beautiful tulips and daffodils in full bloom. I got a chance to visit the place just once last spring and was amazed at the colors & variations. It definitely is photographer’s heaven for sure :) When ur spending time shooting the lovely tulips, there are other things to have your family / kids engaged like bouncy house, rock climbing wall, a swing ride, a zip line for adults, vendor’s booths to shop at, and a small taste of Fair food. 

This is also part of my 2013 calendar depicting spring. If you are still looking for one, you can grab it here. What comes to your mind when you think of spring !?
Sathya > Wake Up, before it is too late …
Last November (2012) got a chance to get up the Space Needle at Seattle. It is one of the best places to get the amazing city view of Seattle. Given the season and altitude, the chillness was quiet expected, but the night being so crisp and clear was a pleasant surprise. 

As I was going up, I was cursing myself to have left the tripod at home. Luckily I was at least carrying the gorillapod and it turned out to be a blessing. The odd shape of the fencing at the watching balcony renders the tripod useless, unless you are using a long zoom. The gorillapod just snug to the rails and helped capture the nightscape in all its glory. 

I was pretty surprised on how much details my nifty canon 10-22 mm lens was able to capture - if ur keen u can read the apartment names & ‘now leasing’ ads complete with phone numbers :)  The lower Temperature (one of the key setting you can play with when shooting RAW) aided in enhancing the bluish futuristic glow. Though I like the beauty of the night lights, for some reason, this shot reminds me of the aimless pursuits that we manage to partake in our daily lives, systematic yet chaotic, with a goal but not knowing what next, so focused on the destination that we forget all about the journey … Wake Up before it is too late -  oh well may be it is just me !!!
Sathya > Think Less, Live More
It has been almost a month of hiatus from the blog. One of the longest in the last three years. I was just thinking too much about life directions, goals and where it is headed towards. Working towards the goal is starting to seem much easier than identifying the right one ! It was kind of going into a rut taking most of my focus and energy, so this is for myself – Think Less, Live More :) And some wishing to rebound and get in the groove of sharing my moments on a weekly basis going forward. 

U have a great day and lovely weekend ahead !!!
Sathya > The Last Rays of 2012
On the eve of the new year, It was a lovely drive back from Bandon right along the Pacific coast 101. When it was not raining , it was out right overcast and or misty, giving a dreamy feel to the drive. We never thought there would be any chance of enjoying a sunset on such a day. But as always, things are not what they seem … Just around 4 PM, the entire mood started to change. The clouds started to roll over &amp; break out to create a euphoria of colors. As sun set here behind the pacific northwest it was indeed kicking off the new year in the other side of the world, sounds funny :)  I present to you the last rays of 2012 !
Sathya > An Evening in Bandon 
Beach combing, or shooting the sea stacks or just taking a long stroll along the cool waters – Bandon has it all. Here is only lovely Golden sunset from the rugged beach of Bandon. An a very Happy New 2013 to my Friends out here. Thanks for the encouragement and support :)
Sathya > Bandon Sea Stack at Twilight
As there forecast was for some really clear skies, I was planning to shoot some sun star today, but the clouds decided otherwise ! Thought the sun went behind the layer of clouds, the colors of twilight didn’t disappoint either. Bandon seems to be having the best of sea stacks in the Oregon coast. There is just such a long stretch that you can spend hours and hours here !!!
Sathya > Stonehenge, this time the original
Last week post of Stonehenge replica from Washington, USA brought back memories of my visit to the original Stonehenge located at Wiltshire, UK. This shot is from couple of years back, wish I had been shooting RAW then ! 

As much as I liked the replica here at Washington and the ability to walk around and inside the Stonehenge, you really can’t even get close to the experience of the original. Expected to be constructed some where between 3000 BC to 2000 BC, the true meaning of this ancient, awe-inspiring creation has been lost in the mists of time. Was it a temple for sun worship, a healing center, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar ? How did they manage to carry the mighty stones, with only the most primitive of tools. Surrounded by all the mystery, Stonehenge never cases to impress.
Sathya > Stonehenge – Right here at Oregon
I came across Maryhill State Park in Washington when I was trying to finalize (light pollution free) places to shoot Geminids meteor shower. This park has a full-size, astronomically-aligned replica of Stonehenge and was commissioned by Samuel Hill and dedicated on July 4, 1918 as a memorial to those that died in World War I. The memorial was completed in 1929.

The peak of Geminids is actually tonight (Dec 13, 2013), but given the overcast weather here at the northwest, it is not very promising. Hence, when there was a break in the weather yesterday, decided to take my chances. It was a nice experience, braving the December cold and watching the meteor shower in person. I was able to witness close to ~5 in a span of 15 minutes, as I was scouting / setting up at the location. But subsequently the skies were clear only for a few minutes - here and there. So much for the forecast and almost clear skies. It was not a great night for capturing the meteors, but given the new moon and having the entire place to play with some lighting, it turned out to a pretty good night for some star photography. 

I used a small headlamp to light up the inside of the Stonehenge. The light from a near by settlement was reflecting on the clouds creating the yellow. The (distracting series of) tower lights, harmonized with the fog, resulting in the nice red hue over the horizon. Incidentally, the passing by Union Pacific train decided to play along and lit up the outside of the Stonehenge. Wish there had been a meteor on this particular shot, oh well … I just love it when a plan comes together, or not :)
Sathya > Mt Rainer with a touch of wild flowers
It was one of those clear days at Paradise section of Mt Rainier. When I first started reading about the national park prior to visiting, it took a while to grasp that any places would be named “The Paradise”. After visiting, I should completely concur - words fall short of the experience. This area – Paradise – have paved nature trails – short , family friendly and suitable just for everyone. These pathways lead through colorful meadows and offer spectacular mountain vistas. Several classic views of Mt Rainer is nestled out here. One with Myrtle Falls in the foreground, as it tumbles 70 to 80 feet thru the George, is pretty impressive. A few meters from here, just before the wooden bridge is another of my favorite view - The Majestic Mt Rainier adorned with the Edith Creek. May be someday will get there for some lovely twilight :)
Sathya > Sunset at Silver Lake
Sometime you think you just wanna get lost, but all you really want is to be found …
Sathya > Winter Sunset Reflections
Thanks to all the overcast and rainy weather for the past couple of days. The reflections along the country side made the beautiful sunset, even more amazing. The fields were all harvested and the fresh water from the rains, were just enough to create the lovely reflections. Check out the larger version, you can still see the stubbles. 

It is difficult to get out (u see i’m lazy :P ), when you are not sure if the sun would even peep out and the weather is all mixed up. But if and when it does, these extreme conditions are the ones that create a melody of colors !!! It is the same field where I had shot the Twilight colors of Sunset during summer. This is kind of becoming my favorite place for sunset :)
Sathya > Abstract from Antelope Canyon
Sometimes, it is difficult to make sense of life !
Sathya > Reflections at the Dock
This is from one of the docks at Newport, OR. Was real glad we took that turn to take a break, as we were heading back to Portland. The initial intent was to get a 5 mins break, but ended up spending a good hour and half walking / shooting at this dock. It was such a cold (in a good way) and calm evening. I have never in my life seen a dock that was so still. Pretty stroked at how sharp this turned-out right out of camera, especially with an exposure of 30 seconds !
Sathya > Fall Colors at the Grist Mill
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill - Stumbled across this lovely place by chance. Did not realize it was such a prominent landmark. Located just couple of miles from woodland, WA – this mill still holds the original structural integrity, grinds with stones even today and is water powered. Being a little more than a century old, the place is definitely rustic. The stream of water, the covered bridge and the colors of the fall season definitely adds to the splendid scenery. If you are around here is the pacific north west, now is the best time to visit the place, as the fall colors are at peak. If not, you can always enjoy the same thru my shots !
Mt Rainer with a touch of wild flowers
It was one of those clear days at Paradise section of Mt Rainier. When I first started reading about the national park prior to visiting, it took a while to grasp that any places would be named “The Paradise”. After visiting, I should completely concur - words fall short of the experience. This area – Paradise – have paved nature trails – short , family friendly and suitable just for everyone. These pathways lead through colorful meadows and offer spectacular mountain vistas. Several classic views of Mt Rainer is nestled out here. One with Myrtle Falls in the foreground, as it tumbles 70 to 80 feet thru the George, is pretty impressive. A few meters from here, just before the wooden bridge is another of my favorite view - The Majestic Mt Rainier adorned with the Edith Creek. May be someday will get there for some lovely twilight :)
Sathya > Mt Rainer with a touch of wild flowers
It was one of those clear days at Paradise section of Mt Rainier. When I first started reading about the national park prior to visiting, it took a while to grasp that any places would be named “The Paradise”. After visiting, I should completely concur - words fall short of the experience. This area – Paradise – have paved nature trails – short , family friendly and suitable just for everyone. These pathways lead through colorful meadows and offer spectacular mountain vistas. Several classic views of Mt Rainer is nestled out here. One with Myrtle Falls in the foreground, as it tumbles 70 to 80 feet thru the George, is pretty impressive. A few meters from here, just before the wooden bridge is another of my favorite view - The Majestic Mt Rainier adorned with the Edith Creek. May be someday will get there for some lovely twilight :)
Mt Rainer with a touch of wild flowers
It was one of those clear days at Paradise section of Mt Rainier. When I first started reading about the national park prior to visiting, it took a while to grasp that any places would be named “The Paradise”. After visiting, I should completely concur - words fall short of the experience. This area – Paradise – have paved nature trails – short , family friendly and suitable just for everyone. These pathways lead through colorful meadows and offer spectacular mountain vistas. Several classic views of Mt Rainer is nestled out here. One with Myrtle Falls in the foreground, as it tumbles 70 to 80 feet thru the George, is pretty impressive. A few meters from here, just before the wooden bridge is another of my favorite view - The Majestic Mt Rainier adorned with the Edith Creek. May be someday will get there for some lovely twilight :)
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