When It Rains

February 19, 2013

The question is inevitable when making plans of any kind in the Pacific Northwest.

“What happens if it rains?”

So far, I’m yet to witness a June in Portland that doesn’t rain for the first 2 weeks straight. The possibility of getting caught in a downpour is almost always on the table ’round these parts.

On this particular day a group of friends had planned a picnic next to a swimming hole in Washington. The rain took us by surprise not long after we arrived. Granted, it was September but if we lose June to Spring, then that’s still Summer to me. Once the storm passed we were rewarded with the most amazing light to bask in.

And that’s what happens when it rains: You make the best of it, seeing it as an adventure rather than a speed bump. That kind of spirit is exactly why I love living in the PNW — we don’t really let anything stop us from having our vegan cupcakes and eating them, too.

Swimming hole in Washington - Nikon F100

Friends swimming in Washington during a thunderstorm - Nikon F100

Portland Film Photographer - Bob, Miriam and Molly swimming during a thunderstorm

Nikon F100 - Kodak Portra 160VC - Park bench during a thunder storm

Em and Miriam chatting at the lake during a rain storm

Baby caterpillar on Chris's hand - Nikon F100

Portland Film Photographer - Sarah Jane reading during a thunder storm

Lara and Leslie - Nikon F100 - Kodak Portra 160VC

Portland Film Photographer - Molly and Lara - Nikon F100

Portland Film Photographer - Miriam's red painted toe nails

Portland Film Photographer - Portraits of Bob and Miriam - Nikon F100

Portland Film Photographer - Portraits of Em and Molly - Nikon F100

Portraits of Leslie, Lara and Alexa - Nikon F100

Portland Film Photographer - Portraits of Sarah Jane and Brett - Nikon F100

Swimming in a Washington lake - Nikon F100

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