We don’t know who this youngster is but both of us selected this as our favorite photo of the year.  Very lucky this is in focus, as I had about 1 second to get the camera to the eye and shoot.  Both feet are off the ground; the expression is great, and the outfit is perfect for the background.

We were on a Deer Harbor Charter boat. Trey (the naturalist for the cruise) and I took the same photo.  He was behind me, and we both took exactly the same photo at the same time.  They selected the same shot as their featured photo for the year.  We each captured a fortunate shot.

Early morning light highlighting the Olympic Mountains.  These are about 75 miles from our deck, but some days provide a crisp, clear, beautiful view of them.

I didn’t have my camera with me when we first saw this but had to go back and get it.  This isn’t really a water fall but rather a seep where the water is oozing slowly enough from the ground that it permits this fantastic shape.  The overcast day provided the perfect light.

Steve says, “The fog rolls up or down the hill, depending on the day. I usually take my photos into Photoshop to crop them or remove the spots that are on my camera sensor. I had turned the camera at a 45 degree angle for something different.  I also played with the “curves” and took what was a boring shot into something more interesting.  Some people like it.”

This is our driveway.  The snow and the crisp air gave us a very stark look.

Steve says, “I love taking photos when it is foggy. The nice thing about here is that the fog will often last well into the afternoon.”
Jennifer says, “I love fog. I love photos of fog. I love it here. I love the photographer. Not in that order.”

This vivid red leaf was sitting on a staircase in Eastsound. The dark wood, the greenery behind giving a bokeh (blurry) effect to the background.  I like how the light shines through the leaf.

Saturna Island is part of Canada.
One of the amazing things about this territory is how long the water stays bright even after the sun is set.

It is interesting that this photo ends up in the same place on our ranking of photos.  This was taken in the parking lot of Islanders Bank.

Is it the curl of the petal in the top center, or is it the colors that make me like this? Or is it both?

Steve says, “Ice formed on the lake with the gentle wave action creating fascinating patterns.”
Jennifer says, “Among his many stupendous photos this year, it is hard to pick a limited number of favorites. Since I like crystalline structures so well, it was doubly hard to choose just one among his ice photos.”

I think the cat owns this house.

Contrasts, fog, snow, trees, the mysteriousness of grey, whispering solitude.
There’s a lot for me to enjoy in this photo of our quilted forest.

An old tree with a lot of character, framed by two sentinels.

Steve says, “Each year there is a fly-in. The sky highlights the glory of this plane.”
Jennifer says, “I admit; I’m a bit plane nuts.”

Some days, it is the sunset.  This day, it was the afternoon haze that obscures the islands.

A common drinking fountain in Olga.  Yet, the colors give it character.

Steve says, “Found this as is seen here on a little used trail. The color made it stand out and easy to find.”
Jennifer says, “I enjoy the colors, textures, sounds, scents, and tastes found in nature. It is best to be cautious about the latter.”

The rain makes everything better.

Steve says, “I like the cat better than she does. So, the cat is my friend.”
Jennifer says, “He’s just checking to see if I read all the way to the end. Sic him, feline guard of the house!”