Geri

Mikelson

Enjoying a glass of wine at my favorite Washington winery I was drawn to the way the sunlight was hitting the canvas tent flap. The wind came along and revealed the shadowy interior. It was just a fleeting moment I was lucky to capture before the flap closed.

Spending an afternoon in the gorge I came across this lovely old church in a tiny town. I was drawn to the contrast between the white church, the dark roof and the beautiful blue sky that day.

Taken shortly after the sun rose over the mountains in the Columbia River Gorge. I was attracted to the beautiful meadow with the sun peeking though the trees.

Wandering around Mission San Juan Capistrano when I saw this nun with her head down looking very determined.

Columbia River Gorge on a beautiful foggy early morning.

Eastern Columbia River Gorge. More barren than the western edge but still wonderful. The gorge never disappoints.

I loved this door the minute I saw it. San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.

A beautiful winter day at one of my favorite places to walk.

Riding the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

The Arch at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico marks the point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.

A foggy early morning on the Siuslaw River. Here the sun was just beginning to break through.

Hoping to get in a hike before the rain started we came upon this beautiful spot in southwest Washington. We barely made it back to the car before it poured.

I love the symmetry of dahlias.

While visiting my daughter in Virginia we decided to visit George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. It did not disappoint.

I saw these leaves while on a walk around a small lake near my house. The light was hitting them in a way that caught my eye immediately.

I loved this pelican resting quietly on the pier railing at Pompano Beach, Florida. He seemed unflustered by me coming close to take his photo.

Astoria, Oregon - where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Walking along the river walk one morning.

My husband walking down a narrow path at Mission San Juan Capistrano in California. Edited for a more artistic image.

This gentleman was selling his artwork at a highway overlook in Nevada. He was kind enough to let me take his photo. I loved his weathered face and haunting eyes.

Visitor center at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. I loved the light and shadows as a young woman started to descend this stairway.