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Original photography #365Project for 2026 Valerie | PNW | hobbyist | she/her Avatar: tilted white mannequin head with blonde hair looking up. Banner: windows and benches on WA Ferry. Personal: @yourwaitress.bsky.social linktr.ee/yourwaitress

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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Day 148 of my #365project. Can you find the rabbit? You can see them in the early mornings and afternoons here in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A rabbit sits in tall green grass and lush foliage near the base of a tree.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Day 147 of my #365project. Great laurel at Rhody Ridge Arboretum in Bothell, WA. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
White rhododendron flowers with green leaves in the background and fallen white petals scattered on the ground in the foreground.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Day 146 of my #365project. Interesting seat placement in the flexible section on my bus to the office in Bothell, WA today. Loved the armrests and adjustable headrests too. #photography #transit #pnw
Interior view of an empty bus with blue seats featuring a green swirl pattern.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Day 145 of my #365project. Horse parking at Bothell Feed in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A life-size decorative horse wearing a pink and blue blanket stands on a display in front of a building with a "Self Serve Dog Wash" sign.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Day 144 of my #365project. Critical area protection area on the edge of a suburb in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A white sign attached to a gray metal railing in front of a dense, sunlit forest reads "Critical Area Protection Area." The sign provides information about wildlife habitat protection and includes a black-and-white silhouette illustration of a heron and an amphibian.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Day 142 of my #365project. Taking a chill rest day with my buddy #CatnamedYoda. #photography #caturday #cats
A close-up, profile portrait of a long-haired, black and white Persian cat with striking yellow-green eyes, looking intently out a bright window.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Day 141 of my #365project. Suburbia hits different here. From a walk in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A quiet, tree-lined residential street curves gently into the distance under a bright, partly cloudy sky. The road is bordered by dense green bushes and tall, mature trees that arch over the path, casting soft shadows. A small yellow fire hydrant is visible on the grassy verge on the right side of the road.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Day 141 of my #365project. I spy something yellow in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A bright yellow fire hydrant stands on a concrete base in a grassy area scattered with pinecones, positioned in front of a rustic wooden split-rail fence and leafy trees, with a small sign labeled "BOUNDARY" attached to a nearby fence post.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Day 140 of my #365project. The shed at Rhody Ridge Arboretum in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A black and white, soft-focus photograph of a small, rustic wooden shed nestled in a wooded area. The cabin features vertical wood paneling, a small square window on its side, and a door with glass panes, all viewed through overhanging tree branches that frame the structure.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Day 139 of my #365project. All the bees were buzzing around the azaleas today on my walk in Bothell, WA. Trying to get back in the habit of walking after dinner instead of doomscrolling or mindlessly watching tv after work. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
A lush, dense cluster of vibrant pink rhododendron flowers in full bloom, interspersed with dark green leaves.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Day 138 of my #365project. Pioneer Building in Mount Vernon, WA. #photography #pnw
The entrance to a brick building labeled "Pioneer Building," featuring a red awning over a glass-paned doorway marked with the number 302, with a bicycle parked against the wall beside a window with closed blinds.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Day 137 of my #365project. No lies detected in Mount Vernon, WA. #photography #fucktrump #pnw
A black-and-white close-up photograph of a sticker attached to a rough, vertical wooden post. The sticker displays a stylized black-and-white illustration of a man’s face, with the text "DICkless TrAiTOR" printed in block letters above the portrait. A blurry background shows a glimpse of an outdoor setting with a white vehicle.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Day 136 of my #365project. Floral details in Mount Vernom, WA. #photography #pnw
A plaque on a textured red brick wall displays the text "R.V. WELTS BUILDING." Beneath the plaque, a horizontal decorative band features red floral emblems inside green rings on a white background, set above a solid, dark-red foundation.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Day 135 of my #365project. Hotel President Apartments with AD 1909 written underneath on South 1st Street in Mount Vernon, WA. #photography #pnw
A white brick building with windows and the inscription "AD 1909" stands under a bright blue sky, with green trees and a lamppost in the foreground.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Day 134 of my #365project. New desktop setup for my remote work days. Lots of screen space and room to work in front. Don’t talk to me about the cord management because it is a hot mess right now. #photography #workstation #wfh
A modern desk setup featuring a laptop and two monitors displaying serene landscape wallpapers, a white ergonomic keyboard with a wrist rest, a small desk fan, a white computer mouse, and a bedside lamp.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Day 133 of my #365project. Cute coffee roastery, Dorothea on South 1st Street in Mount Vernon, WA. #photography #pnw
A bright blue folding table and chairs are set up outside a modern coffee shop with a wooden counter.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Day 132 of my #365project. First commute to the new job’s office. Most days I’m working remotely but it is nice to meet the team in person some days. Weird being in a non-restaurant corporate role but I am grateful for the benefits and change of pace. #photography #transit
Interior view of a vintage bus with dark patterned seats, metal poles, and large windows showing a residential street outside.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Day 131 of my #365project. Division Street Bridge over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon, WA. #photography #transit #pnw
Black and white image of a truss bridge spanning a wide river, with lush trees lining the banks under a bright sky.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Day 130 of my #365project. Say hello to Coco. She is my brother’s new puppy who arrived yesterday. Already stealing hearts and shoes. Hasn’t met the cat yet. I’m sure they will be pals eventually. #photography #dogs #pnw
A tri-colored Bernedoodle puppy lies on bright green grass, looking directly at the camera with a curious expression.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Day 129 of my #365project. Cider and reflections at BluWater Bistro overlooking Lake Washington in the Leschi neighborhood in Seattle, WA. #photography #pnw
A tall glass of golden-hued beverage, filled with ice and condensation, sits on a dark, reflective table in front of a window. Silhouetted figures are visible inside, some seated, others standing, with a bright sky and blue hanging lights outside.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Day 128 of my #365project. Sunset at the marina in Kirkland, WA. #photography #pnw
Silhouetted sailboats and motor yachts docked in a marina at sunset, with reflections on the calm water and a warm, hazy sky.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Day 127 of my #365project. I very rarely get my nails painted. My SIL treated me to a mani pedi at Herbal Nails in Bothell, WA. I went for nude on my fingers for the new job and purple on my toes for sandal weather. The massage chair was my favorite part. #photography #pnw
Close-up of a hand and feet showing freshly painted nails. The fingernails are painted a glossy brown, and the toenails are painted a dark purple with yellow toe separators. The background shows a tiled floor and pedicure chairs in a salon setting.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Day 126 of my #365project. More tulips in Skagit Valley in Mount Vernon, WA at RoozenGaarde. The world is a hot mess. Stop and enjoy the flowers when you find them. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
Vast field of white and pink tulips under a bright blue sky with mountains in the background.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Day 125 of my #365project. Ticket booth of the Lincoln Theatre built in 1926 in Mount Vernon, WA. It has a Wurlitzer organ in the original installation and is kept going as a movie and event theatre with volunteers. #photography #pnw
A tan ticket booth with "100" displayed above a window where a person in a hat and striped shirt is visible. Two framed posters are on the lower front of the booth, and two large wooden double doors are behind it.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Day 124 of my #365project. Happy #StarWars Day! Three for the birthday boy. My beloved Jedi #CatnamedYoda turns 15 today! So grateful this rescued adventurer came into my life. May your treat bowls be filled and #MayThe4th be with you. #photography #adoptdontshop #cats
A fluffy black and white cat with long white whiskers sits in sunlight by a window.A fluffy black and white cat with bright green eyes lies on a textured grey carpet, looking up at two toy mice. A black and white fluffy cat lies on its back on a grey carpet, looking up at a small grey toy mouse.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Day 123 of my #365project. Caught a few of the lovely tulips left in Skagit Valley in Mount Vernon, WA at RoozenGaarde earlier today. Mt. Baker was kind enough to oblige with an appearance in the background as well. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
Field of vibrant red tulips in bloom, with distant mountains and a snow-capped peak under a clear blue sky, and a few people walking in the background.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Day 122 of my #365project. Love wooden boats. This beauty was on Union Bay in Seattle, WA. #photography #pnw
A white and wood motor yacht with a covered deck and a dinghy on top cruises across deep blue, rippling water, with a tree-lined shore and houses visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Day 121 of my #365project. Tulips for your May Day baskets spotted in Bothell, WA. Solidarity to all the workers who protested today around the world against fascist oligarchs, unfair wages and exploitive conditions. Power to the workers. #photography #bloomscrolling #pnw
A close-up view of a dense bed of vibrant tulips in various shades of pink, coral, and deep purple, with lush green leaves and a background of small grey stones.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Day 120 of my #365project. Slow down. Take a walk. #photography #pnw
A bright green traffic safety cone shaped like a person with a red hat and the word "SLOW" written on its back stands in the middle of a suburban street on a sunny day.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Day 119 of my #365project. Can’t park (your sign) there. Mate. Shenanigans spotted on my walk today in Bothell, WA. #photography #pnw
A white rectangular "No Parking" sign with red text and an upward-pointing red arrow is attached to a tree, partially obscured by its green leaves. The sign is mounted on a metal post. In the background, a suburban street is visible with houses, parked cars, and a sidewalk.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Day 118 of my #365project. Relearning how to crochet. Remembering how to hold my hands and to make clean chains. First project will hopefully be a shawl. Relaxing and productive hobbies ftw. #crochet #photography
Close-up of a hand holding a crochet hook, actively working with a large ball of light-colored yarn.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Day 117 of my #365project. Found a fellow V on a gate fence in Bothell, WA during one of my walks. #photography #pnw
Wrought iron gate with decorative scrollwork and a central circular motif featuring a 'V' shape, leading to a backyard with a house and trees.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Day 116 of my #365project. Beautiful day to sit outside in my brother’s backyard in Bothell, WA. #photography #wawx #pnw
A tan zero gravity chair sits on green grass in a backyard with a white water bottle and a white device on a tray attached to the chair.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Day 115 of my #365project. Cherry blossoms and evergreens at Rhody Ridge Arboretum in Bothell, WA. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
A close-up view of a blooming pink cherry blossom tree with its delicate flowers and branches filling the left side of the frame, set against a backdrop of tall, dark green evergreen trees and a bright, cloudy sky with patches of blue.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Day 114 of my #365project. Washington’s state flower, the coast or Pacific rhododendron, was showing off today during my sunny walk in Rhody Ridge Arboretum in Bothell and attracting several bees. The magnolias and a late cherry blossom tree added a lovely aroma. #photography #bloomscrolling #pnw
Close-up view of bright red rhododendron blooms surrounded by large, glossy green leaves in a forest setting.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Day 113 of my #365project. Loved this cat skirt spotted in Seattle, WA. #photography #pnw
A woman wearing a light gray cardigan and a long pink skirt with a black cat print stands on a sidewalk, looking at her phone outside a restaurant called Dough Zone.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Day 112 of my #365project. Looking across Lake Washington on a recent boat ride from Seattle to Kirkland, WA for Earth Day. Grateful as always for the beauty of this planet and hopeful that we don’t let fellow humans destroy it completely for greed. #photography #pnw
Black and white image of a wide, calm body of water with a tree-lined shore in the distance under a cloudy sky.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Day 111 of my #365project. Benches in the South Lake Union neighborhood in Seattle, WA. Three weeks from today, I start my new hybrid job. Looking forward to learning new things and having a steady paycheck again. Then the cat and I will find our new digs. Happening all so fast. #photography #pnw
Black and white photo of a row of empty park benches on a sidewalk next to a street with buildings and bare trees.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Day 110 of my #365project. Art by Victor Melendez @hellomelendez.bsky.social in the South Lake Union neighborhood in Seattle, WA. #photography #pnw
A street art mural of a stylized green fish with a house above its head painted on the side of an electrical box in an urban environment.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Day 109 of my #365project. Four more from my visit to The Paramount Theatre, built in 1928, in Seattle, WA to see Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Les Misérables last night. I am so happy this cast was the first live performance of the show for me. They were phenomenal. #photography #lesmis #pnw
A large, ornate brick building with a vertical Paramount sign and a marquee advertising "Les Misérables."A brightly lit "BOX OFFICE" sign hangs above a marquee at a theater, with a crowd of people waiting in line below.Ornate lobby of a theater with marble columns, gilded ceilings, and ornate chandeliers, with a crowd of people gathered near a staircase and bar.A large audience seated in a grand, ornate theater with illuminated ceiling domes.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Day 108 of my #365project. Bucket List item got crossed off tonight. Les Misérables at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA. Thanks to my resourceful niece who found cheap lottery tickets for us. The production was astounding. Well done to all involved. #photography #lesmis #pnw
Program booklet for the musical Les Misérables being held up in front of a theatre lobby.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Day 107 of my #365project. No filter needed for the joyful carnival themed Unicorn bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. #photography #pnw
Close-up view of decorative stained glass panels featuring a colorful, stylized floral design and a rainbow-colored Pride Flag hanging in front of green painted walls, with a zebra-patterned upholstered seating area visible in the background through glass.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Day 106 of my #365project. Another doctor’s appointment. Just a follow up with my new naturopath PCP. Very grateful I’ll be able to keep her when the insurance for my new job kicks in. A doctor that truly listens is a gift. #photography
A blue upholstered chair sits in front of a medical examination table and a rolling tray table in a room with wood floors.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Day 105 of my #365project. Needed a walk today after dealing with my taxes. Stopped to admire this young Norway Maple in Bothell, WA. #bloomscrolling #photography #pnw
A close-up, low-angle view of two young maple trees in early spring. Delicate clusters of tiny yellow-green flowers and reddish buds are emerging on thin branches, interspersed with newly unfurling, pale green leaves. The trunks are slender and brown, with the foreground trunk showing a rough texture and a pruned branch stub. The background is a hazy, pale sky, with some darker evergreen foliage visible in the distance.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Day 104 of my #365project. Mailboxes on my brother’s street in Bothell, WA. All the rain brings rust along with the green. #photography #pnw
Two weathered mailboxes stand at the edge of a paved road and sidewalk, one teal with significant rust streaks and an abstract painted scene of birdhouses and foliage on the top, the other a faded red newspaper holder beneath the teal mailbox.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Day 103 of my #365project. Love my very Gen X coded new library card from the Sno-Isle Libraries. Reminds me of my high school mixtape days. #photography #supportlibraries
A library card that looks like a black cassette tape labeled "SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES LIBRARY MIXTAPE" with colorful stripes across the top.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Day 102 of my #365project. Anyone remember when I did cooking videos on TikTok for a bit? Baked feta and tomato pasta was all the rage then. Whipped up some today with white beans, spinach, and orzo. Still a great recipe and only one pan. #photography #food
A close-up overhead shot of a sage green bowl filled with a creamy orzo pasta dish mixed with white beans, diced tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. A silver spoon rests in the bowl, partially submerged in the pasta. The dish is presented on a dark, speckled granite countertop.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Day 101 of my #365project. The rain returned today. Here is a look back from a recent sunny boat ride through Lake Union in Seattle, WA. The iconic Space Needle can be seen in the middle. Water, mountains, evergreens and Space Needle views will never get old. #photography #pnw
Black and white photo of a city skyline with a prominent tower, viewed across a body of water on a cloudy day.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Day 100 of my #365project. Cool view right before the Artemis II mission came back to Earth with the Integrity’s splashdown. Whew! What an amazing scientific feat for all of the diverse group involved. In awe of all who venture into space as always. Amaze. Amaze. Amaze! #photography
Black and white infrared image on a television screen displaying three large parachutes descending against a hazy sky, with the NASA logo in the upper right corner.
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yw photos 📸 @ywphotos.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Day 99 of my #365project. The U District light rail station in Seattle, WA. #photography #transit #pnw
People sit on benches at a subway station platform, waiting for a train under a sign that reads "U District."
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