Walk to Marymere Falls - Olympic National Park

I remember the day well. The air was heavy with the scent of trees and ocean. To this mountain girl used to "rare air" it almost seemed as if the air had enough substance that I could just lean back and float away. I was captivated by the fairyland of moss, ferns, and huge old trees. The light was special too. Not harsh, but soft and subtle to my eyes until I caught a glimpse of a golden pool. The color seemed so out of place among the soft shadowy greens that it stopped me in my tracks. I could not imagine what it was until I heard its soft murmur coming through the trees, the voice of a gentle brook flowing over stone and rock. I must be close to the waterfall. And then I heard a deeper rumble. Climbing up the last bit of trail I rounded the bend and the mist from the falls rose up in a cloud settling on my face. There it was, Marymere Falls plummeting 90 feet over hanging gardens and rock.

I hope you have enjoyed our little meandering walk through the forest of Olympic National Park.

Shimmering Gold
This photo of a bubbling brook in Olympic National Park was turned into a pool of shimmering gold by the setting sun.
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Forest Walk

A photo of a woodland trail dappled in the warm glow of dawn light and lined with towering moss covered trees.

Olympic National Park, Washington, USA

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Marymere Falls Trail

A photo of Marymere Falls seen between the trees on the last bit of the waterfall trail in Olympic National Park.

Marymere Falls

This photo of Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park is surrounded by lush hanging gardens.

Isopoda Pendant

Bill Martin at Purified Art is an independent artist from the Philadelphia area. He graduated from the Tyler School of Art and is currently working toward creating his functional and wearable art as his full time vocation. His inspiration often comes from the natural world but has that edgy and popular steampunk flair. Visit his shop on Etsy to see his whole collection. You will not be disappointed!

Isopoda Pendant
Isopoda sterling silver and brass hollow pendant. Width of pendant is 23mm. Comes with an 18" 1.7mm sterling venetian box chain with lobster claw clasp.
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Blue Branches Fine Art Greeting Card

First I want to thank all of you that took the time to suggest which of my photos you would like to see as a greeting card. I have taken note of each suggestion and will be working on them in the next several months. I enjoy making greeting cards and spend quite a bit of time on each one. Here is my latest and newest card. I hope you like it. And remember, you do not have to give these cards away. You are allowed to keep it just for yourself.

Blue Branches Fine Art Greeting Card
This greeting card of delicate budding tree branches against a field of blue sky is printed on the inside as well as the outside in full color. The inside is a lovely soft and pale version of the branches and is ready for your personal message. Each card measures a bountiful 5.5" x 8.5" and includes a white envelope.
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Dreaming of Spring

Like a hibernating bear, I am dreaming of spring. Twitching for it. Yearning for it. Waiting for it. But Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter. And for the high country of Colorado I know that my wait for green meadows and bursting flowers will not be until June. So wish me luck and happy springtime dreams.

Spring Breeze
The old and twisted cottonwoods were wearing the lacy light green of spring and standing over a field of purple wildflowers.
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Dreaming of Spring
The silhouette of a single small bird perched in the bare branches of a tree is a harbinger of spring to come.
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Horizon
The lush spring grass stretches as far as the eye can see into the horizon with a rain promising spring sky overhead.
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How Do I Love Thee

Theresa, the dynamic creative force at Studio 618 is not only a talented metalsmith but also a practicing licensed architect. Her unique style shows her architectural background in the clean and bold lines of her work that is designed with the modern woman in mind.

She says, "My inspiration comes from my past experiences in life, my cultures, my environment, or a specific moment in time. Sometimes interesting techniques will challenge me to come up with different designs too. My work keeps evolving, with fresh ideas all the time."

Studio 618 uses only the highest quality materials with hand selected gemstones. She guarantees all of her work for the life of the piece of jewelry. Please stop by her wonderful shop on Etsy to see all of her precious metal work.

How Do I Love Thee, Cuff Bracelet
Sweep her away with this bold sterling silver cuff bracelet that carries a subtle message, whispered to her with finely scripted text. The carefully executed hand inscriptions display Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous love poem, "How do I love thee..." in its entirety.
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Winter Garden

The winter garden is monochromatic unlike the chaotic cacophony of color in the summer garden. A frosted leaf or branch becomes the focal point, etching an abstract pattern against a cedar wall. A single dried flower against a backdrop of white invites one to look closer to see the abstract beauty of a seed. Have you been to a winter garden? What have you seen?

Frosted Coneflower
A single dried and frosty coneflower stands bravely against the elements of winter.
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Icy Cherry
The branches of a young Canadian choke cherry, lacy with frost, trace intricate lines before a cedar wall.
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