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Everything’s coming up roses, I mean tulips!

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I was almost too late! but I managed to find the time on Monday to toodle on up to the Tulip Festival.  Fields were pretty much plowed under already so nurseries could get their blooms to market. I still enjoyed the country side and made my first stop at RoozenGaarde. The displays were still lovely and there were a lot of people admiring the scene. Another favorite pit stop of mine is the Christianson’s Nursery.  Charming antique shop on the property and lots of plants. In the parking lot was a woman selling good ol’ fashioned philly sandwiches.  Had to stop and have a bite!

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Travelogue features work of Gail Ann

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Gail Ann is one of several artists to exhibit work in GYPSY CARAVAN – A Travelogue Art Show. This mixed media group show will be held in the lovely 1904 Ballroom Gallery at the The Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center. Experience travel through the eyes of each individual artist as they have integrated their experience into their work.  You will see the traces of National and International locations varying from United States, Portugal, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Nepal, Pakistan, Ireland, India and Poland.

You are invited to the Opening Night Reception on March 10th from 6pm – 9pm.
Special musical appearance by DJ Bishop spinning eclectic world music!

The LOCATION
Georgetown Arts and Cultural center
5511 1/2 airport way south, Seattle wa 98108
Park or walk through the Stellar Pizza parking lot and look for the charming red doors!
Need Directions: http://georgetownartcenter.org/ for map location

This is also the Georgetown Art Walk so you can visit many venues!
If you can’t make it March 10th the show runs thru April 10th.

Off to New Mexico! – Enjoy the show!
gail ann

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Bellingham or bust

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I spent a little time in Bellingham this past weekend and decided to play with my new Lensbaby again. Like I said before, NO, I was not drunk! The images are shallow in focus and just plain funky. Did you know that Bellingham is one of the top 5 places in the US to retire? It could be a fun place to live with lots of old buildings housing new businesses. And of course, their exciting farmers market.

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Good ‘ol Route 66

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I went with my mom to Laughlin Nevada for a little gambling fun and decided to spend one day on the road – Route 66 that is! Took a nice little drive and headed to Oatman, Arizona, a historic mining town that has come to life again with quaint shops, restaurants and the town landmark – BURROS! that wander the streets and usually end up butting you in the, well you know:)  Then on into the hills where we came upon Cool Springs – most likely a man-made landmark but still had lots of cool antique trucks, cars, and gas pumps.

I took along a new toy – a Lensbaby – a strange kinda lens that has one very sharp point with blurriness all around it.  So, NO, I wasn’t drinking – just having fun with a new toy! Here are some of my favorites:

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Fairhaven to Conway

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I photographed a lovely wedding on Friday and stayed the night in Bellingham. I decided to explore the  back road from Fairhaven  District to Conway looking for tulips only to find the season is pretty much over. But not to worry, I found plenty of interesting sites to photograph along the way! From the “Last Supper” to the farmer’s market and a few tulips. You can see more by clicking here!

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Got Pierogis?

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Watching the travel channel one day we caught a glimpse of the Pierogifest in Whiting Indiana. Seeing as how we have relatives in Chicago we decided to make a quick trip back home and see what all this silliness was about. We spend the day at the Pierogifest eating good polish food, listening to the Polka band, and a Polish Elvis! Bought myself a pierogi bracelet, some pierogi soap, a pierogi pin, well you get the idea-Pierogi everywhere! To see more click here.

Mom and Barb stand for liberty! and pierogi.
Mom and Barb stand for liberty! and pierogi.
Pierogi's cooking everywhere
Pierogi's cooking everywhere
a feast...
a feast...
Pierogifest 2009
Pierogifest 2009
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Thru the lens

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As a Christmas present to myself I produced my first photo book and had it printed in Italy! I was thrilled when I received my finished book. It is most charming. If you would like to purchase a mini copy for yourself let me know! Or stop by the studio and pick one up!

You can view the pages here. Enjoy!

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Josephina’s

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This image was presented a 2nd place ribbon in the SPPA March Print Competiton. Enjoy!

It was taken in Old Mesilla, New Mexico. The home belongs to a friend of ours. 

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A new art center recently opened in the Mesilla Valley… a place of form and light where I have photographed often, including the image above. On a recent trip back I stumbled across a beautiful art center – Preston Contemporary Art Center featuring art displays and classes. I may have to schedule my next trip back based on the classes they are offering.  Perhaps you’d like to visit the Land of Enchantment ?  Check out these classes: http://www.mesillaworkshops.com/

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lovers on the square

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Over the past five years I have developed a love affair with Poland. This is one of my favorite images taken in Krakow on the square. I hope you enjoy this little vignette of life in Poland today. These images are ‘polaroid transfers’; done using slides and polaroid film, along with a little bit of luck, a song and a prayer! To see more of my work visit www.gailannphotography.com