Photo of the Day: Vashon Island | Wanderlust and Lipstick

Mt. Rainier in Summer I got a new camera! Well, not really.

I leave in about a week and half for Papua New Guinea. When I showed Jon this gallery of images from the tourism board’s website, he said, “You have to take my camera.” Having given up my big clunky SLR many years ago (and many rolls of film), I knew he was right. But I need some quick lessons before leaving.

So, last weekend we went out to Vashon Island to visit friends and I took the opportunity to snap some photos to get used to the camera.

To get to Vashon, we take a short ferry ride from our neighborhood in West Seattle. And although we’re 90 miles away, Mt. Rainier – when “out” – stands tall and can be seen throughout Seattle when you’re facing south.

We were fortunate to have a lovely warm evening and clear skies for both the ferry ride there and back.

Vashon Island and Full Moon

I wasn’t expecting it but it was nearly a full moon that night, too.

Beth and Jon Vashon Island

And even though we didn’t have our xShot Monopod, Jon managed to extend his arm long enough for this self-portrait.

Oh, and the camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. It comes with a 14-45 lens but I’m seriously considering getting a 45-200mm lens prior to my trip.

See more lovely photos at DeliciousBaby’s Photo Friday!

Travel Well!

Beth

8 comments

Comments

On July 30th, 2010 at 5:18 am, Amy @ The Q Family said:

Ah.. Beautiful view and a great self-portrait shot!

On July 30th, 2010 at 5:49 am, jessiev said:

what lovely photos!! and i love the one of you 2. happy!! so what’s his camera?

On July 30th, 2010 at 6:38 am, Kerry said:

lovely, all — the atmospheric moon, the waters, and the happy self portrait. thanks.

On July 30th, 2010 at 7:10 am, Beth said:

Jessie – I just added the info on the camera – the Panasonic Lumix.

On July 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm, Kymri said:

Love that moon! And your smiles are great

On July 30th, 2010 at 12:35 pm, Dominique said:

Experimenting with a new camera or lens is a lot of fun, isn’t it? I do like a little point-and-shoot for the times when I don’t want to be weighed down with the bigger camera…and while I’ve gotten some nice shots with it, you really can tell the difference when you use a nice SLR.

On July 31st, 2010 at 9:03 pm, Debbie Dubrow said:

I’m so jealous about your trip that I can’t even think about the camera Have a wonderful time.

On August 9th, 2010 at 11:43 am, Jupiter Lily said:

Thanks for sharing! Vashon is amazing, especially if you manage to make it up there for the Strawberry Festival.