This post brought to you by the color RED
Posted on Oct 17th, 2007 by Allison (In the Garden, Photography)

Kristin under the red treeI’m still sorting through pictures from our girls weekend in Victoria and my recent visit from Ashley & Kennedy (so much fun and I miss them already!) and I promise to write more about both of them soon…

In the meantime -

Kristin was here again today, and we decided to see if we could get close to a beautiful red tree I’d been admiring from the road the past week.  

There is no way photos can do justice to this stunning maple, but here are a couple anyway.   

      

Red LeavesWe both professed our undying love to the tree several times as we took its picture and admired its beautiful moss covered branches, glowing leaves, and carpet of red and green underneath.

Isn’t it glorious?

While standing under this crimson canopy, we could hear some splashing in the nearby stream.  I went to investigate and saw three very large fish – probably 18 – 24 inches long – and just as crimson as the tree.

Was really rather exciting to see these sockeye salmon swimming upstream.  They were actually just “hanging out” in this section of the stream, swimming just enough to stay in the same place – with an occasional jump or splash.  

I love living in Washington.
Sockeye Salmon

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Chris on October 17th, 2007 at 8:04 am

That tree is amazing. The fish are amazing. Washing is just amazing!! You know how much I loved those red trees, they really do take your breath away.


Chris on October 17th, 2007 at 8:05 am

Wait, is that the Grinch I see, Kristin???


Chris on October 17th, 2007 at 8:05 am

*D’oh, I meant “WashingTON is amazing”. Ok, I am done now. GEEZ.


Kristin on October 17th, 2007 at 10:35 am

If you must know, it is a dragon upon my shirt. And when Allison said, “Go over there so I can take your picture”, I said “No, I’m wearing a dragon!!” She did not care.

Washing can indeed be amazing. My preference is hot baths.


Chris on October 17th, 2007 at 10:53 am

Smartass. (heehee)


Michelle on October 17th, 2007 at 11:13 am

Beautiful tree! lovely fishy! I’m so jealous of your fall season. Kris I was so hoping that was the infamous Grinch sweatshirt…dang


Kathleen on October 18th, 2007 at 3:28 pm

Allison, Thank you so much for posting these images. I love them Keep sharing your talents. Hi Kristen


Irene on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:59 am

loved the pictures and reading the comments. I get warm fuzzies just thinking of all of you.


Ashley on October 24th, 2007 at 11:13 am

That really is a beautiful red tree- I can’t even believe how beautiful the colors of the trees are in Washington… many of them look like rainbows. And those fish are so cool…
I can’t wait until we can come up again. Hopefully it is sooner than later!


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