Taken from my kayak—pilings and fellow paddlers reflected in the mirror-like waters of the Nisqually Reach.

One summer evening, we had a lovely late lunchtime. I think Summers at the Farmers Market are an essential part of the Olympia community—a place where people meet, eat, support each other, and enjoy the sunny weather.

Morgan proudly displays the t-shirt she just printed herself with the help of a guest artist at Hummingbird Studio’s annual Art in the Park event at Squaxin Park.

Joyful Hands is a nonprofit that provides a hearty breakfast every Saturday morning to homeless individuals like Sean. Rain or shine, hot or cold, Mama Dee and her group of volunteers provide a great meal with an even greater sense of caring. "I'm grateful for the food ... and especially the coffee," Sean said on a cold Saturday morning.

The circa 1860 Bigelow House is a historical and architectural landmark listed in the national, state, and local registers of historic places. The Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum are committed to stewarding the building to meet National Park Service preservation and rehabilitation standards. Pictured here, contractor Shane F. installs new reproductions of operable window shutters on the Glass Avenue facade.

On Earth Day, DNR and Capitol Land Trust volunteers worked to remove invasive Scotch Broom.  Panorama's Green Team sent volunteers, two of whom are pictured.

Spectacular flaming sunset and valley floor in late Fall. The eye is drawn to the spot where the clouds, the mowing lines of the field, and the fence converge... the gate.

This photo was taken at the McLane Creek Nature Trail.

I saw this blue heron fly by my window before landing in the tree to pose with Mt. Rainier in the background.