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Yosemite's ornament was designed by local artist Penny Otwell. Her work has been featured in numerous locations in the Yosemite area, including regularly at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley. Ms. Otwell attended the reception at the White House hosted by First Lady Laura Bush on November 28.
"To stand side-by-side with the other artists that contributed to this tree was a great honor. Hearing the First Lady speak of her love for the National Parks was a very moving experience." said Otwell.
I don't know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but around here, in the Great Northwest, we've got clouds and rain. This photo, actually taken in April, reminds me of what the landscape looks like around here right now - low light, misty, rainy, wet, and gray. Many of the photos I post in this column show the hyper-color beautiful shots of sunsets or wildflowers, which is perhaps why I like that this photo is on the opposite side of that spectrum. Here's what Matt says about the photo:
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