Salish Sea Delivers T99 Orcas Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, and Sea Birds by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Happy Summer 2025! We enjoyed a boat trip with friends sailing from Anacortes, Washington on the Salish Sea and the Strait of Juan de Fuca passing Whidbey Island, and several of the San Juan Islands in search of marine wildlife. Two days of exploring the beautiful open waters granted us many wildlife sighting gifts. We saw sea lions and harbor seals, the T99 pod of Orca’s killer whales, lots of seabirds: Cormorants, gulls, and an oyster catcher with an orange beak and orange eyes, and American Bald Eagles. Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat is pure joy that we appreciate and do not take for granted. Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, East Bremerton, Washington.

T99 Orca pod spotted hunting in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, June 19, 2025, near Whidbey Island by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Three Harbor Seals on Strawberry Island, Deception Pass, Washington, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Sea Lion stretches up towards the sunshine balanced on a red bouy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Early morning light awakens the Cascade Mountains with cloud cover over the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Townsend, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

T99’s hunting off of Whidbey Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

An Elephant Seal, known as Elsie Mae, by the locals, flips sand on its back while it basks in the sunshine on a beach, Anacortes, Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Harbor Seals getting some sun on a rocky island in the Salish Sea by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Rocky island that attracts wildlife, cormorants, seabirds, gulls, and a single harbor seal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Radar map of the boat route we took to see marine wildlife by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

People exploring Washington State beaches off of Deception Pass by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Whale watching marine wildlife tourist boats sail on the Salish Sea by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Oyster Catcher on Strawberry Island at Deception Pass Washington by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

T99’s Orca’s Killer Whale pot spotted hunting in the Salish Sea, Strait of Juan de Fuca near Whidbey Island by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

American Bald Eagle on a tree limb overlooking Deception Pass by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Deception Pass bridge at sunset by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Appreciating the Last Few Weeks of Winter in the Pacific Northwest by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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.

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Welcome to the 2022 New Year with Majestic Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound Scenery

Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound copyright images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton. Photos taken by Jolly on January 8-9, 2022. Jolly is a professional photographer who enjoys capturing Pacific Northwest landscapes. Her work can be seen on the website and is found at the Danita Delimont Stock Photography Agency.

Jolly’s state of the art photography studio enables her to offer a full range of photography services to clients: lifestyle portraiture and business headshots, website imagery, branding images, boudoir, and commercial products. Jolly also is an acclaimed couples photographer photographing love stories, engagements and weddings.

The Brothers Mountain Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Mount Skokomish, Olympic Mountains, with rising fog over the Puget Sound

Snow capped Olympic Mountains and pastel cloud reflections on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Seagull flies over the Puget Sound towards the shimmering snow capped mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography

Canadian Geese fly, land, and take off over the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

The Brothers Mountain and it’s pink snow reflection on the Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography

Seagull soars over the Puget Sound, fog, and mountain view by Jolly Sienda Photography

A fog mountain rises over the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography

Tranquility and peaceful Puget Sound by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Wide angle Puget Sound view of water and cloud reflections and mountain views by Jolly Sienda Photography

Slow rising fog over the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio is located in Bremerton, Washington. Contact Jolly at info@jollysiendaphotography.com, T: 240-899-5295, website: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram

Capturing Autumn's Foliage over 24 Hours in the Puget Sound

It’s late October and time to get outside and enjoy the golden sunshine and the cool days — where wearing your favorite sweater is about all you need! Take a refreshing ride on a bike along a forest path covered with autumn leaves or walk in a park and just listen to the beautiful silence of nature. Enjoy, brilliant fall colors: crimson, amber, golden yellow, taupe, and orange —eye candy. And…it’s all here in the Pacific Northwest. The following photos were taken in 24-hours on the Kitsap Peninsula (my home base), and on Bainbridge Island at Fort Ward and Bloedel Reserve.

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Band of morning, autumn, fog rises from the Puget Sound up to the Olympic Mountains with autumn color

Autumn color and nature’s painted reflections on water in a pond.

Golden autumn sunset glows on the Puget Sound and over the twin peak Olympic Mountains.

Lavender, Eagles, the Coast, and Day Tripping Photography

The wonders of having a day to yourself is FANTASTIC! On these days, I love to do a day trip with my camera and rediscover favorite places while seeing new and wonderful scenes and nature. On this excursion, I chose to drive up to Sequim, Washington known as the Provence of Washington. I saw and photographed Red Winged Blackbirds, juvenile fledgling eagles in their nest, scenic coastal stops with bright yellow daisies, and purple lavender fields!!! Such a special day! And, I squeezed in a little shopping (lavender lotion) and stopped for lunch at a cute garden restaurant. Here are some of my photos from July 6, 2019 on the Olympic Peninsula!

Peaceful coastal pebble beach at Shine Tidelands State Park, Olympic Peninsula

Red Winged Blackbird on a bush at the wetlands along the Shine Tidelands State Park, Olympic Peninsula

Young juvenile Bald Eagles learn to fly while fledgling in their nest, Sequim, Washington

Jolly Sienda Photography is available for commercial and retail client photography assignments. I also offer one-on-one and small group photography instruction. Contact me at 240-899-5295, E-mail: info@jollysiendaphotography.com. Based on the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington.

Autumn Nature Photography Where You Live! Sign Up for My Photography Classes!

I enjoy all of the seasons of the year. I especially love Autumn and its rich, warm, colors; red, yellow, orange, purple, and green! When I get free time in the early morning or late afternoon to go outside into nature I’m feeling a bit of zen. Our earth gives us gifts of paradise each day to enjoy. When I get to play with my cameras and lens I’m really in the zone.

Seagull drifts on the water while a reflection of Autumn trees adds a touch of fall color to the water

I’ve traveled throughout the United States in search of beautiful colorful landscapes to photograph. There are many. But, in fact, some of the best and most beautiful natural landscapes showcasing Autumn color is where I live - close to my backyard.

Seattle Japanese Garden

The Olympic Mountains (Brothers Mountain) and beautiful Autumn color on the Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington

And, for outdoor wedding photography — photographing a bride and groom under a blazing oak, alder, or maple tree is the best! All of my couples love this!!!

Autumn photojournalism wedding photography by Jolly Sienda Photography at the Jacob Smith House, Lacey, Washington.

I also love to let myself go and be totally creative! How about this abstract photography landscape in the water. It really looks like a watercolor painting!

Abstract photography of the Puget Sound - its like a watercolor painting

I really enjoy helping people who want to learn more about photography. If you want to see things differently, learn photography techniques, and get better pictures, please contact me at Tel: 240-899-5295, message, or email at info@jollysiendaphotography.com. I do one-on-one lessons and small groups. Let’s explore our world!