Photos from the past...

I just wanted to send a quick hello out even though I don't really feel like I have anything "new" to share with you.
It's been very windy here the past few days, so I've had to "play" indoors which is fine, except when you have spring fever, you just want to be outside!
So, I hope you will enjoy some of my photographs that I've taken over the past few years.  Most of them are taken in places that we love to visit like, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii and a couple are just right here at home.


Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Home 

Home

Maui, Hawaii

Maui,  Hawaii

Maui, Hawaii

Newport, Oregon

Newport, Oregon

Newport, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Thanks for visiting and sharing your comments, have a great rest of the week! 
Becca

Comments

Unknown said…
Pretty cool pictures.... It looks like you had some fun playing around with them on your photo shop! They look great!

Hugs, Linda
May 12, 2010 at 7:11 AM
Brenda Pruitt said…
I've never been to any of these places you visited. But your photos are truly lovely!
Brenda
May 12, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Pamela said…
Fantastic photos!!! My goodness you have talent those pictures are so professional. I love your wedding photo. One day i hope to see Hawaii! Now that i live on Vancouver Island i should be able to get there...everyone here goes to Hawaii.
Have a great day!
May 12, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Beautiful Becca- my favorite is the Maui sunset!
May 12, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Anonymous said…
I love all the photos! I like the nostalgic touch.
May 13, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Jodie (everything vintage) said…
Beautiful photos Becca!
I wish I could really learn how to use PhotoShop in the beautiful way you do with your photos. I have the program but never use it. I guess I just never have the time to "play" with it. I love how you make your photos look so dreamy...too pretty!!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend girlie~
May 14, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Mary Ann said…
lovely photos and beautiful memories i am sure. thanks for your lovely comments. have a great weekend becca...verbena cottage
May 14, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Kelly Warren said…
wow, hard to pick a favorite! i love the wedding picture. :-) and i'm really drawn in by the newport one with the ropes and cages.
May 15, 2010 at 12:11 PM
FILIGREE MOON said…
Becca, beautiful images! Love your style, your blog. So glad you visited and joined my blog giveaway. Looking forward to following your bloggy adventures. ~ Angela
May 16, 2010 at 7:35 AM
Lisa said…
Beautiful photos. I spent hours listening to your playlist the other day. Turned on the big speakers and just enjoyed! Thank you. :)
May 16, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said…
Thank you for stopping by my blog ~ Your pictures are just gorgeous !!
xoxo
Lori
May 16, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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