Category Archives: olympia

Grandma’s Cottage

Posted on April 24, 2012 by nwx

Sorry — haven’t been posting a lot recently, but I’m glad to have some new images to share with you today. I’ve been shooting some B&Bs for a website, and got these yesterday, on the warmest day of the year … Continue reading →

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From Blah to Rah! Reprocessing a Drab Image

Posted on February 28, 2012 by nwx

I was organizing some old photos this morning, and recalling a digital processing technique detailed by Rick Sammon in his book HDR Photography Secrets for Digital Photographers.  The secret in question is processing a drab photo using Photomatix and Photoshop … Continue reading →

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Drama in the Sky

Posted on February 25, 2012 by nwx

…and reflected in water. Not HDR, but some HDR-esque tweaking in Photoshop and Topaz Adjust to add color, contrast, and drama. Budd Inlet in Olympia, Washington State.

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Looks like it’s gonna be one of those days

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nwx

Sunrise, moments ago.

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In with the new!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by nwx

Was just about to have breakfast this morning when I looked out the window. When a photographer sees light like this, he forgets about eating (at least for a while)… Happy new year!  

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Play in the Bay

Posted on December 30, 2011 by nwx
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Another day, another planet

Posted on November 10, 2011 by nwx

Was taking some shots around the port of Olympia yesterday, and thought this one might make an interesting mini-planet. I’ve discussed the logistics of making these before, but if you’re curious let me know and I’ll go through it again. … Continue reading →

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Occupy Olympia

Posted on October 19, 2011 by nwx

Images of Occupy Olympia, at Heritage Park in the shadow of the State Capitol dome. A protest in sympathy with the Occupy Wall Street movement.

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Capitol Reflection

Posted on July 25, 2011 by nwx

The Washington State capitol dome reflected in Capitol Lake, a man-made reflective pool at the mouth of the Nisqually River in Olympia, Washington.

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Radio, Revealed!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by nwx

I spent this morning at my local community radio station. It’s spring membership drive time, and since one of my non-photographic hats is as an on-air volunteer for the station, I always do a few extra shifts helping listeners understand … Continue reading →

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