What can happen when five girlfriend’s get together on a sunny summer day in July in Seattle…a lot! They enjoyed two Uber car rides, and both just a little bit of a tight squeeze, as they ripped through the city towards acres of roses. The Woodland Park Rose Garden plants 200 varieties of roses and other flora — all blooming bright and beautiful. It was a zen afternoon for the ladies to enjoy nature and each others company. After the park visit, a lite lunch with shaken and stirred cocktails was sipped at Seattle’s historic Smith Tower observatory building, circa 1914. Also, the gals took in the sweeping views of the city and surrounding land from the observation deck; Elliott Bay on display as well as the majestic Mount Rainier. All and all a grand day was enjoyed by all in the Emerald City of Seattle. Let’s plan another getaway soon! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Seattle, Washington, 1201 Third Avenue Building, seen from Coleman Dock, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

White roses at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Yellow roses, Purple Cone Flowers, and a bumble bee at the Woodland Park Rose Garden, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Dark blue hydrangas at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Sheila enjoys the Julia Child’s rose fragrance at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Cheryl enjoys the rose and wildflower garden and takes some photos at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Drehlaine, Sheila and Karen having fun at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Water droplets on leaves and purple flowers at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Magenta roses flow at the Woodland Park Rose Garden by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Group photo of us taken by someone at the park - thank you!

Smith Tower Building, circa 1914, Seattle , Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Interior hallway, Art Nouveau architecture, Smith Tower, Seattle, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Elliott Bay water views from the Smith Tower, Seattle, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mount Rainier and I-5 Freeway views seen from the Smith Tower Observation deck, Seattle, WA by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Classic Pink Cloud Martini at the Smith Tower Bar, Chinese Room, Observatory, Seattle, WA, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Fun selfie group photo furnished by Cheryl!

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio at www.jollysiendphotography.com, T: 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

As we approach a new season and the last few weeks of winter will take a back seat, I'm reminded of the quiet beauty of winter and what nature unconditionally provides. Here are some favorite images I took celebrating the winter 2025 season.

Snow blankets the trees, February 2025, and behold the red maple color still in the trees by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Morning on Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Flock of geese or white swans fly above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington State

A full moon lights up the Puget Sound as The Brothers Mountain looks ahead, Bremerton, Washington.

Four Adirondack chairs chill in front of the Hood Canal, watching the dock, and the snowy mountains, Union, Washington.

Moose plods forward in deep snow, Yellowstone National Park, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Pale pink sunset over the Puget Sound with last touches of autumn color in early winter, Tracyton, Washington.

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, t: 240-899-5295, E: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.