Photography by Steve G. Bisig

I captured this image of the church steeple of the Jovita Baptist Church (Edgewood, Washington) just past sunset on a partly cloudy evening a weeks back.

Post processing was done in Lightroom.

A few weeks ago, we had a photo session at Janet’s birthday party in Everett, Washington. There was a great turnout of Janet’s family and friends. Here are a few of the photos from the event.

June and Janet

Jennifer

Hannah

Xavier in the Pool

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to photograph our family dog while she was patiently waiting for me to throw her ball.

She is a five year old American Indian Dog. In case you’ve never heard of this breed, you can learn more by visiting Song Dog Kennels.

A Rhododendron during it’s spring time bloom.

Not being a botanist, the best I can determine is that this clover is a Trifolium pratense.

This close up image of a clover flower was photographed on the shoreline of the Columbia River, just east of the I-5 bridge.

On a dark and rainy Thursday evening, my daughter had a softball game. I guess in Western Washington, it has to be pouring to rain out a softball game.

This photo was taken at Bradley Lake Park, Puyallup, Washington.

I’m excited. I get to attend a two day photography seminar with the world renowned photographer Art Wolfe as part of his Creative Sessions Tour.

Continuing education in the photography profession is vital for inspiration and for acquiring the latest photography techniques.

On June 4, 2008, near record low tides on Washington state’s Puget Sound allowed for the rare glimpse of marine life and old industrial structures normally underwater. This series of images were taken along Tacoma’s waterfront along Ruston Way.

Exposed Rusty Pipe at Low Tide, Tacoma, Washington

Exposed Piling at Low Tide, Tacoma, Washington

Commencement Bay at Low Tide, Tacoma, Washington

Starfish at Low Tide, Tacoma, Washington

Dickman Mill Site, Tacoma, Washington

Dickman Mill Site, Tacoma, Washington

In the June 2008 issue of Today’s Vintage magazine (a monthly print magazine featuring antiques, art and collectibles, etc), I have two photographs of the Puyallup, Washington area published.

In an article on page 18 titled, “Playing in Puyallup”, the following photos of the Meeker Mansion and the statute of Ezra Meeker in Pioneer Park are featured.

Over the Memorial Day weekend, my son and I made a photo tour through the coulee country of eastern Washington. It was a great day of exploring and taking notes of where to come back later for some great landscape photographs. The following were two of my favorite photos of the day.

The Old Highland School House. The old school house is located just off US 2 just east of Waterville, Washington. Unfortunately, vandals have left their mark. I imagine, in the next few years, this relic of the past will be lost.

Slack Canyon Road. The Slack Canyon Road is a narrow, primitive road that travels between US 2 (near Waterville, Washington) and the Moses Coulee just north of Palisades, Washington. The Slack Canyon Road currently requires the use of a high clearance four wheel drive vehicle to navigate it’s entire length. It appears that in the near future, the road will be eventually washed out and not negotiable by anything larger than an ATV or motorcycle.