Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Riding Horses on Misty Morning at Beach

Riding Horses on Misty Morning at Beach
This vertical stock image is a photo is two people riding two horses on a lonely beach on a misty morning.  The horses and riders are in the far distance.  Lots of tracks in the sand and mountains in the background.

Seven Different Ways to Create Sensory Beauty to Your Home


Sensory Attractiveness Is Inviting

Incorporating different techniques to scent your home, which can indeed be relaxing and comforting for the senses. Right now there are a myriad of approaches to accomplish this; we'll be checking out a couple of those options, seven in total.  Read full story.....

Seven Different Ways to Create Sensory Beauty to Your Home

Severe Wind Damaged Forest

Severe Wind Damaged Forest
This stock image is a coastal fores that has been severly wind damaged with many trees down on this hill and not many remaining.  Snags and dead trees are left standing with some forest undergrowth in the foreground of this image.  Shows much damaged to this wood ecology.

Natural Still Life Open Clam Shell

Natural Still Life Open Clam Shell
This natural still life is beautiful with an open clam shell, inside holding sand, water and nearby shed flower buds.  Set against natural grasses and sticks in the background, which is intentionally blurred for artistic effect.

Antique Tractor Farm Equipment

Antique Tractor Farm Equipment
This stock image is a rusty, tractor type farm equipment, set in a rural setting with range land in the background.  Large, rusty wheels with no tires are on this turn of the century machine.

Long Haired White Chihuahua Dog In Backpack

Long Haired White Chihuahua Dog In Backpack
This cute long haired white Chihuahua dog is riding in the back of a girl's burgundy colored backback.  Very cute pet stock image.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Big Row of Lavendar At Farm

Big Row of Lavendar At Farm
This landscape photo is stunning with a bright, big  purple row of lavender herbs growing on a lavender farm.  Background is intentionally blurred for artistic effect.
Gourmet Lavender Recipes You Can Eat

Pig Planter - Echevaria Afterglow Plant Arrangement

Pig Planter - Echevaria Afterglow Plant Arrangement
This cute clay planter was made by Grewsome Gardens and this gorgeous succulent plant is called Echevaria Afterglow of the Crassulaceae family otherwise known as Stonecrops, a striking dessert plant.

Very Old Gray Whale Skelton on Beach

Very Old Gray Whale Skelton on Beach
This very old skelton of a gray whale (Eschrichtis robustus) is located on Long Beach Washington, on Discovery trail, part of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805.  This is now a landmark attraction many people see every year.

North Head Lighthouse Off Pacific Ocean - Washington State

North Head Lighthouse Off Pacific Ocean - Washington State
This is the North Head lighthouse off the Pacific ocean in Washington state in Pacific County, with a bright clear blue sky.  Beautiful lantern room is at the top with a red roof for details.  North Head is one of the windiest places in the United States. On January 29, 1921, winds were clocked at 126 mph before the instrument blew away. They have frequently been measured at over 100 mph. 
Read more about it at:
Travel - The Two Lighthouses of South Washington State

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Historic School House - Oysterville, Washington

Historic School House - Oysterville, Washington

Stock image of a historic school house, built in 1907 in Oysterville, Washington in Pacific County.  Weathered cedar shakes are common in this ocean community.  A traditional school bell is atop the roof to call class to session.   Beautiful coastal forest is in the background.

Does A Virtual Office Exist?


About Virtual Offices and Workers

Virtual offices are practically a physically non-existing office. It is a creation of the advances in information technology using computer websites to revolutionize business transactions. Many people are asking, does this kind of office really exist, and how does it work?  Read full story.....

Does A Virtual Office Exist?

White Tail Deer in Subalpine Forest

White Tail Deer in Subalpine Forest
This stock image is a white tail doe deer staring right at the camera in a sub alpine forest environment.  She's very alert and interested but cautious.  This forest scenic has firs, evergreens, and hemlock trees.

Small Country Church With Cross on Top - Kettle Falls, Washington

Small Country Church With Cross on Top - Kettle Falls, Washington
This vertical stock photo is a beautiful small white country church found at Kettle Falls, in Stevens County Washington.  The panels of multi colored windows and a liberty bell in the front with a cross on the top of the building add much interest and symbolism.  Set with alpine terrain the background with evergreens, fir and pine trees with a blue sky make for a beautiful setting.

Rustic Garden Bench With Yellow Poppies

Rustic Garden Bench With Yellow Poppies
This rustic garden bench just invites a person in to site and enjoy the garden.  Three yellow poppies are central to this stock image in a naturalized location with many grasses to the sides and background.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Vanilla Orchid Flowers Macro

Vanilla Orchid Flowers Macro
This stock image is of rare vanilla orchids (Orchidaceae)  in a closeup macro photo with the background intentionally blurred for artistic effect.

The Dalles Steel Bridge Over the Columbia River Washington Landscape

The Dalles Steel Bridge Over the Columbia River Washington Landscape
This stock image is a landscape of The Dalles bridge taken from the Washington side of the Columbia river.  The steel truss cantilever bridge was completed in 1953, one of two cantilever bridge built in Washington State during the 1950s. The bridge is 3,339 feet long and cost $2.4 million. It was a toll bridge until 1974.

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Being Held By Child

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Being Held By Child
This adorable yorkshire terrier puppy is being held by a child with a blue leash and homemade paper "crown" on their puppy's small ears.  Adorable stock image of a unique kind of care and love by a child.

Girls Teams in Three Legged Race

Girls Teams in Three Legged Race
These teams of pre-teen girls are competing in a three legged race with one of each of their legs tied together.  They are running hard and working together in cooperation and great teamwork.  This event was the Junior Sea to Ski race held on May 21, 2010 in Bellingham, WA at Lake Padden.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Roller Derby Women In Action

Roller Derby Women In Action
This group of women are in a roller derby match full of movement and motion blur while skating fast.  Team Tough Love and Flash are competing in this event held May 14, 2010 in Bellingham WA.

How To Make Car Trip Travel Easier With Children


Child Car Trip Suggestions

Car trips with children can be accomplished easier, whether it is for vacations, holidays, summer excursions, or just to our locally preferred attractions. There are some things that you can do to make it more pleasurable, for both parents and kids.  Read full story.....

How To Make Car Trip Travel Easier With Children

Cute Toddler Girl Applying Fake Lipstick

Cute Toddler Girl Applying Fake Lipstick
This cute two year old Caucasian girl is applying fake lipstick in this photo.  She is in her home setting and pretending to play grown up.  Model release available if needed

Modern Wind Power Ecologic Landscape

Modern Wind Power Ecologic Landscape
This landscape is rural rolling hills and valleys stretching for miles and miles with definite areas of shade and sunshine hitting the hills with wispy blue sky.  Modern white wind mills generate clean wind energy for both ecologic and conservation reasons.  Stock image taken of the Columbia Basin area in Washington state.  You can see a herd of cattle in the foreground of this rangeland.  A road and different stages of various crops in the landscape add for unique texture and patterns.

Grandpa Helps Granddaughter Fish

Grandpa Helps Granddaughter Fish
This Caucasian grandfather is helping his cute granddaughter to catch fish at a kid's fishing derby held at Banks Lake Washington on April 15, 2010.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.

African American Toddler Hands Man An Item

African American Toddler Hands Man An Item
This adorable little African American toddler boy is handing a Caucasian man something from his tiny hand at a park while playing at the Junior Sea to Ski event held on May 21, 2010 atl Lake Padden, Washington.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Forest Landscape Boulder Cave Washington

Forest Landscape Boulder Cave Washington
This gorgeous landscape shot image is in deep forest with Devil's Creek running though the woods with logs, moss and cliffs surrounding.  The cave in the background in Boulder Caves, near Naches Washington, in Yakima County.  Foreground has a stone small wall edging the trail.  This area is off Chinook Pass and was taken in early spring.  The caves are the home of rare, big eared bats.


How To Make Car Trip Travel Easier With Children

Father Helps Daughter with Bow and Stick Arrow Archery

Father Helps Daughter with Bow and Stick Arrow Archery
This family lifestyle moment shows a Caucasian father helping his daughter wit a bow and stick arrow in archery to learn to shoot.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize girl shooting.    Model releases available if needed.

Little Boy Bobbing For Apples

Little Boy Bobbing For Apples
This cute 5 year old Caucasian boy is bobbing for apples in a large red tub of water with both red and green apples.  Classic fall game of tradition in American culture.  Background intentionally blurred for artistic effect. Model release available if needed.


Traditional Backyard Games For Kids

Pacific Ocean Cliff Line on Washington State Coast

Pacific Ocean Cliff Line on Washington State Coast
This beautiful seascape is the Pacific Ocean on steep cliffs in Washington State near Cape Disappointment.  Waves are hitting the rocks at the bottom of the cliffs in this vertical stock image of majestic beauty.


The Sheer Joy of Traveling – Cost Savings Tips

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Coastal Town of Ilwaco Washington

Coastal Town of Ilwaco Washington
This cute small coastal port town is of Ilwaco Washington, located in Pacific County.  This scenic was taken on a cloudy, stormy day with many ships and boats in the habor docks in this seascape community.
Visit nearby Travel - The Two Lighthouses of South Washington State

Dicentra Pink and White Bleeding Heart Flowers Macro

Dicentra Pink and White Bleeding Heart Flowers Macro
This macro image is of Dicentra spectabilis plants, otherwise known as the perennial bleeding heart flowers.  This stock photo shows both white and pink varieties together with the background softly blurred for artistic effect.  Very pretty, unique heart shaped flowers growing in a line.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

One Glass of Red Wine With Bottle Shadow

One Glass of Red Wine With Bottle Shadow
This stock image has one long stemmed wine glass with red wine poured and a shadow of a wine bottle off to the side.  This image is isolated on a light background and has some soft light reflections for an interesting effect.

Fresh Lemon Cut in Half Light Background

Fresh Lemon Cut in Half Light Background
This fresh juicy lemon is cut in half and is shot on a light background with a soft reflection shadow.  A classic citrus stock image.

Macro Euphorbia Fireglow Plant

Macro Euphorbia Fireglow Plant
This macro photo is a Euphorbia plant in the variety of Fireglow, a very unique and interesting garden plant that is brilliant with color.  Background intentionally blurred for artistic effect.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Boxer Puppy Pulls Little Girl's Hair

Boxer Puppy Pulls Little Girl's Hair
This box puppy has ahold of a little girl's hair and is pulling, causing her to yell.  This editorial stock photo was taken at the Junior Sea and Ski event on 5/21/2010 in Bellingham, Washington.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.

Tantalizing Relish Recipes


Gourmet Vegetable Relish Recipes

Sometimes it’s fun to make creative, homemade foods that are unusual. You’ll find here some tantalizing relish recipes sure to be winners in your home.  Read full story....

Tantalizing Relish Recipes

Potter's Field Graveyard

Potter's Field Graveyard
This stock image is a Potter's Field graveyard with a sign decorated with artificial flowers and a cross against a clear blue sky.  Grave sites are in the background of this photo.

Tall Clear Glass of Cool Refreshing Swirling Water

Tall Clear Glass of Cool Refreshing Swirling Water
This stock image is a shot of a tall, clear, cool and refreshing glass of swirling water with lots of motion and bubbles, just inviting someone to pick it up and take a drink.  Shot on a light background.

Pioneer Planted Apple Orchard - First in Washington State

Pioneer Planted Apple Orchard - First in Washington State
This blooming apple tree is part of an apple orchard planted in the 1850's by pioneer and settler Okanogan Smith, the first known apple orchard of Washington State.  This amazing tree is still producing apples and has many props holding up it's very old and heavy branches.  Shot in Oroville, Washington.
Check out the story behind this tree Apple Trivia and Pioneers.

9 Year Old Caucasian Girl in Sunglasses Outside

9 Year Old Caucasian Girl in Sunglasses Outside
This cute 9 year old Caucasian girl is wearing pink sunglasses as she's enjoying a carefree, relaxing moment outside.  She's wearing a dark hoodie sweatshirt and gently smiling as the summer breeze is about her.  Background of tree leaves and blue sky is intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.  Model release available if needed.

One Peacock with Plumage Display

One Peacock with Plumage Display
This one proud peacock bird is standing alone with his stunning plumage of feathers displayed.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Twin Teen Cowboys Leaning on Rail

Twin Teen Cowboys Leaning on Rail
These unidentified teen boys, two of which are twins are leaning against a fence as they participate and help work at the Junior Rodeo held on April 15, 2010 in Coulee City, Washington.  All three teen boys are wearing black shirts, blue jeans and white cowboy hats.

Create Your Own Personalized Greeting Cards


The Benefits of Handmade Greeting Cards

There are several very real advantages to create your own personalized greeting cards, primarily in that you can truly expresses the ideas and emotions you wish to convey.  They send a message to the recipient about the care and time you spent, to show how special and valued they are to you.  Read full story......

Create Your Own Personalized Greeting Cards

Winter Country Farm Scene

Winter Country Farm Scene
This winter country farm scene has a red barn in the background with a rural lonely road, snowy mountains in the backdrop and a heavy foggy mist floating in and through the trees in the pasture.  This was taken near Concrete, Wa.

Christmas Centerpiece With Taper Candles

Christmas Centerpiece With Taper Candles
This holiday stock image has a Christmas table centerpiece with evergreen boughs, pinecones, red ribbon, a large round red candle and several white taper candles on a table runner with Christmas candle decor.

Pretty Multi Racial Woman Portrait

Pretty Multi Racial Woman Portrait
This portrait is a pretty multri racial woman in her thirties with her face resting on her hands as she's sitting outdoors.  Her facial expression is one of dreaming, contemplative, thinking.  She's wearing a lavender shrug. Model release available if needed.

Water Wheel in Spring Garden

Water Wheel in Spring Garden
This stock image is a water wheel showing motion is in a beautiful spring garden with many flower bulbs blooming, daffodils, grape hyacinths along with some antique garden equipment in the scene as well.

Young Man Hoes Rural Garden in Spring

Young Man Hoes Rural Garden in Spring
This young Caucasian man in blue jeans hoes his rural garden soil in early spring in this lifestyle stock photo vertical orientation.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.  Model release available if needed

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Two Older Men Drink and Serve Tea On Stage Theater

Two Older Men Drink and Serve Tea On Stage Theater
Earl Reid and Christopher Key performed in the theater drama of Radium Girls in this scene of one man serving tea and the other drinking tea while in business atire.  This event was held on Feb. 16, 2010 in Lynden, Wa.

How To Make Car Trip Travel Easier With Children


Child Car Trip Suggestions

Car trips with children can be accomplished easier, whether it is for vacations, holidays, summer excursions, or just to our locally preferred attractions. There are some things that you can do to make it more pleasurable, for both parents and kids.
It doesn't have to be crying, screaming and yelling fits (theirs or yours).  Read full story.....

How To Make Car Trip Travel Easier With Children

Vertical Tall Decorated Christmas Tree Indoors

Vertical Tall Decorated Christmas Tree Indoors
This beautiful stock image is a vertical shot of an indoor lighted and decorated Christmas tree with two windows reflecting the lights and decor, presents under the tree and an angel on top.  Set at night with the lights going complete this traditional holiday decor.

Father and Son Perform in Rodeo

Father and Son Perform in Rodeo
This father and young son perform at a rodeo event as the boy rides standing on the back of his dad's horse while running showing off great balance, agility and skill with trick riding.  This event was the annual Loggerodeo held on July 4, 2009 in Sedro Woolley, Washington.  Background intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.

Grandma and Baby Grandson Snuggle Closeup

Grandma and Baby Grandson Snuggle Closeup
This stock photo is a Caucasian grandma snuggling and kissing her baby grandson (newborn age) in a very closeup image.  The sides of the photo are intentionally blurred to emphasize the kissing of the infant's face.  Very sweet and precious family moment. Model releases available if needed

Middle Aged Caucasian Woman Thinking Outdoors

Middle Aged Caucasian Woman Thinking Outdoors
This blond haired middle aged Caucasian woman is quietly thinking and relaxing for a moment outdoors, with mountains and trees behind her, intentionally blurred to emphasize subject.  Peaceful, relaxing and contemplative stock photo.  Model release available if needed