Wednesday, August 29, 2012

For Those Who Are Wondering . . .

wondering what has happened to the James Shonka photo blog.

Well, life got in the way. My family and I are in the changing homes prosess. If you ever have been there you know what I've been doing. Boxing, moving, unboxing while preparing the old home for new residents. Another couple days and I  can get back in the swing of things.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

An Olympic Forest Stream


A tributary stream to the North Fork of the Skokomish River cascades out of the eastern side of the Olympic National Forest.

Friday, August 17, 2012

La Push And Rough Waves


About a year ago, my wife and I spent a weekend at La Push. The waves were crashing and you could almost hear the cries from the mythical Werewolves and Vampires of Forks, Washington.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Silver Falls Revisited In Black And White

I was recently reviewing some of my favorite landscape images. It struck me that this image of Silver Falls would be good in black and white. What do you think? I like it.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

A Family Afair


This woodpecker couple are dining together. Earlier in the spring I watched the two of them exchanging nest duty. If the male would stay away from the nest of eggs too long, the female would fly out and rip him a 'what for'. He would immediately return to the nest to do his duty. This photo was captured after the eggs had hatched and bringing food back to the young was the parents principle activity.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

A Place Of Wonder


It has been over a year since the opening of the 'Soos Creek Botanical Garden'. I've visited with my camera many times. Each time seeing the Garden from a different perspective. This large pond is a refreshing stop while exploring the SCBG's 26 acres of beauty.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Will The Jockey In Red Win ?


I'm reviewing some of the images I've previously posted and experimenting with Black and White conversion of the image. When you strip the color out you are left with a stronger emotion to the image.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Cascading Streams Mellow Me Out


Sometimes the pleasure of the outdoors overcomes the passion for a photographer. Just sitting down, listening to the sounds of nature. Taking in a cascading mountain stream. It's good.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Can't You See I'm Eating . . .


Some photographer's are so rude. Trying to take pictures even when you are eating. Just rude I say. Rude.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

A Room Of Her Own


At this age, sitting by a cool stream is the room of choice for six year old Katie. I wonder what she is thinking about, don't you?

Monday, August 6, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012

The Granny Award's


Brought to you by "Heavier Than Air" productions. Katie was the Fairy Grandmother, (stage right). In pink with wings. Do you see her, do you see her?

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Katie Singing Out


Katie just finished her Summer Stock musical play. The people running Heavier Than Air Productions have it together. Katie loved the experience.

Friday, August 3, 2012

Can You See The Confederate General ?


While hiking in the Cascades this summer I came upon this stump. I kept looking at the way the moss made the stump look like a Confederate General. At least that is how I saw it.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Spring To Summer


The spring and summer season's have gone by so quickly this year. I just hope I can get in many of the yearly bucket list items for summer. August will be a very busy period. Hold on.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Wild, Wild Flowers


When your explorations take you to a location like Palouse Falls it is easy to overlook the surrounding details. These white wild flowers, vines actually were fun to stop and enjoy.