Anke Yarnell Photography

04/21/2026

I'd been missing the cattails in our field...nice to see they're coming back.

(Photo taken 4/18, Samsung S22)

03/02/2026

Haven't picked up a camera in quite awhile but the imminent smelt run and corresponding eagles and sea lions had me grabbing it to head out on this gorgeous day to scout.

Spotted about 20-30 eagles, depending on location, but they must have had their fill as they were contendedly perched in the trees. The smelt were visible from the shoreline and though more then I've personally ever seen before, I don't feel like it was that many. Also saw some sea lions. One raft (had to look that word up...never stop learning!) had an energetic member that was vaulting out of the water so that was fun to see.

This capture was taken with my cell phone...didn't get much with my Olympus, just enjoyed the beauty of the sights and sounds around me.

12/25/2025

A lovely Christmas Eve sunset...

09/22/2025

Went fishing for the first time this weekend. It was amazing....clouds and rain burned off into a gorgeous day.

08/06/2025

And that's a wrap on another year helping out the 4H kids and their market goats. Always fun to see the kids and the results of their hard work. 🍀 🐐 📷

07/29/2025

Many thanks to all who weighed in on which photos I should enter in our local fair. Answers were so varied & numerous that I leaned on my family to pick the final four. Now they are printed and mounted, ready to be dropped off tonight. As with all photographers, my hyper critical eye sees flaws/issues the Judges may critique. But I keep reminding myself that I love these images and I'm still learning and having fun doing so. It will be what it will be. 💖

07/18/2025

Dahlia Impression Fabula with visiting bumble bee. The bees were all over this variety...before taking photos for the farm, I never really thought of critters having preferences within the same type of plant, but they definitely favor some varieties over others.

07/15/2025

Hi Friends! So...someone asked me if I was planning to enter any photos in our local Fair this year. I hadn't thought of it! But...I think I will. I am allowed 4 photos. I plan to enter this photo of my adorable niece but *I need your help* to pick the other 3. Of the photos I've taken this year, which other photos do YOU think I should enter? I'd love your input. TYIA 🥰

07/13/2025

07/12/2025