Way to go Mom & Dad.

These are breath taking, they just ooze relaxation and calm. Just looking at them makes you just want to SLOW down! thanks for sharing and great photo cudos to your mom!

just gorgeous!

What beautiful stories! Since you re-did your banner, I always have to stare at it for a bit before moving down and reading the blog posted :)

Your mother takes beautiful photos. It's nice of her to leave photos for you. My mom isn't a great photographer, but I just got her a digital slr so she's excited about learning. Hopefully she will start getting awesome pictures for me too...

i love that you and your parents share the love of capturing the moment! these photos are great!

Just STUNNING! The last one would also make a beautiful card!

Sniff. Those amazing photos make me realize just how much I miss Oregon!!! Just glad to visit my parents each summer and enjoy the coast.

stunningly beautiful!

very beautiful pics indeed!!!
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wow, beautiful shots!!!

Your parents always take the BEST pictures. I have that camera too and LOVE it! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/

thank you for sharing these gorgeous "long shots" - to your mom thanx too - and thank you for making your blog such an enjoyable place to be - i read your blog every morning with my 1st coffee while I start up the office. thank you for sharing. south african greetings

Hi Ali
Your mum is one talented lady - the photos are just amazing.

love these atmospheric shots..epecially the one you have used as your banner

those are beautiful!
Now we know where your artistic eye comes from!

I just donated to put you over the $6000 mark! It's time we solve this puzzle!

Donation #200 just submitted thru 6degrees.org....Hey Ali, only 800 more to go and plenty of time! - Kathy C. (Hillsboro, OR)

oh wow. those photos are gorgeous!

oh wow. those photos are gorgeous!

oh wow. those photos are gorgeous!

Thank you for the compliments on the photos. Ali was correct I used auto-focus on the Digital Rebel XT. The photos are unedited. The camera was a gift from our three children to their Dad on Father's Day last year. Both Al and I have really loved the camera and the digital capabilities.
The location of the photos is Clam Island, in the Coos Bay estuary, of the Oregon Coast. It is available only on low tide. We were the only ones on the island that day as Al dug Butter clams and Gaper clams. It's just what Simon loves, as he can run free and investigate on his own....with Grandma Pati following at a slow walking pace.
Simon has been going through a phase where he doesn't want to get his shoes wet. We bought him a new pair of rubber boots and he followed me as we splashed through the puddles together.
Thanks to Ali and Chris for sharing Simon with us. We are always thankful to have the opportunity to be with Simon and help him see and experience the coastal life and the great outdoors.
pati/Mom

Just checked the six degrees website, how does it feel to be on top of it? You are such an amazing mom, and a wonderful inspiration to all of us. Keep rolling!

Oh My!! I can see where you get your talent, Ali!! Those pictures are priceless! I could only dream of having something like that. I too have the Canon Digital Rebel XT, but have yet to perfect my photography skills. Mrs. Mcdougall....those are breathtaking! I would cherish these forever. They show so much personality. Wow...I'm just speechless. Thanks for sharing!

Wow Ali, Your mom really makes wonderful photos! I love what she's done! I can imagine you've been inspired by her for your creativity!
Regards,
Ilse M

Gorgeous photos!!!!!