Mukilteo Beach Film

Life has been busy and I haven't updated in forever, obviously, but I finally got around to scanning some of my instax photos from the summer. And I will be [attempting] to [slowly] upload them all here. These were from a late summer sunset at Mukilteo beach. I love how the golden light from the sunset was reflecting and dancing across the dark surface of the water.

Brick Walls & Speckled Light

Late August sunshine + a (new!) pair of perfect sandals.

Daisies

Paradise

Looks kind of like tropical paradise on a cloudy afternoon? How about these palms are actually growing in an abandoned parking lot in Lynnwood, off of Highway 99, if you can believe that. Such great juxtaposition and a reminder that beauty really is everywhere if you look for it! 

Roche Harbor

Even though most of the day the island was covered in a giant blanket of fog, in typical pacific northwest style, it cleared up enough to enjoy a gorgeous sunset over the harbor. Such incredible reflections on the water, I especially loved the orange and blue rippling together. Perfect use of complementary colors in nature (not to mention my very favorite combination of complementary colors) and perfect end to the day.

San Juan Island Film

On a crisp foggy morning, that felt more like October than late July, we hopped on a ferry and wove our way through the mist and sea to San Juan Island. It wasn't the most ideal weather for whale watching (and unfortunately we didn't spot any), but man, those beaches draped in fog and warm gray light were something else. 

1. Cattle Point, San Juan Island

2. Madrona tree, Lime Kilm Point

3. Ferry wake shortly after leaving Anacortes

4. Another view at Cattle Point 

Golden

One of my favorite times of day; golden hour -- although more like golden moments, those fleeting seconds of the most perfect light you could ever imagine. Those ordinary, mundane moments in life that completely take your breath away. There is beauty everywhere; you just have to take the time to see it and appreciate it.

Instant Film from Arizona

So I might be one of the worst procrastinators in the world, but I finally got around to scanning some of the instant film I took on my road trip to Arizona in May. It's definitely not the greatest quality, especially the last two pictures which got a little beat up -- oops! But that's part of its charm, right?! 

The first three pictures were taken on the University of Arizona campus & the last two are from Gates Pass, just outside Tucson. It's an incredible view to watch the sunset and I love the silhouettes of the saguaro on the hills. 

Chasing Light

There's nothing quite like chasing a breath-taking sunset with the best company a girl could ask for. Thanks again for an incredible birthday dinner, and an overall amazing night, Louise! I love you to the moon & back! xx

Homesick for Rome

The past few days, I've been missing Rome even more than normal. Looking back through a ton of my pictures makes me realize how blessed and lucky I was to have such an amazing experience of a lifetime. It's weird how someplace can feel so much like home even though I was only there for about nine weeks of my life. Now I just have to figure out a way to get myself back there as soon as possible! 

Fluffy

There's nothing that compares to some amazing fluffy, perfectly textured clouds filling the big blue sky as the sun slips below the horizon around 9pm, making me fall in love with summer nights all over again.

Early Summer

Early summer, more specifically, early June, is one of my favorite times of year. It seems like everything has finally come back to life -- the grass [and everything else for that matter] is lush and green, the nights are so much longer, and there are beautiful blooming flowers all around. Peonies are at the top of my list of favorites! They are popping up everywhere I look and I can't resist taking some pictures every time I spot them. 

Pink Blossoms

I cannot get enough of these blossoms this spring! Every time I see some, I just want to stop and take about a million pictures. Even on the grayest of days, they still bring a smile to my face. Not to mention, they smell amazing too.

Daily Dose

Little bits of spring popping up all over the place -- everywhere I look there's more buds on the trees, fresh little green stalks poking their heads out of the ground, gorgeous sunsets that don't start till after 7pm! And of course, a random snowfall because the only time Washington ever gets snow is in the spring, right?! ;)

Instagram Inspiration

Just a few of my favorite images I've seen around Instagram in the past few days and are serving as my current inspiration! I guess it means I'm missing Rome and its beautiful light, longing for spring (and longer days and new life that comes with it) as well as loving on buildings (as per usual).
1 || moscerina
2 || levonlock
3 || levonlock
4 || levonlock
5 || annariflebond
6 || moscerina