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Photo galleries

Over the years, we've taken a few pictures, and we're building quite a collection of local photo galleries. But we're not the only photographers on the block, and many of the photos in our galleries are yours. So keep them coming! Snap pictures of your pet, your vacation or a scene from your neighborhood and we'll publish our favorites.

FAMILIES

Seattle's biggest fish tank is a favorite family attraction.

Is your child smitten with the Aquarium, awed by the Space Needle or wild about the Zoo? We want to see your kid soaking up the city.

PETS

Most pets love to run and jump, and it's good for them, too. Here are some of our favorite dashers and leapers.

Ever wonder why there aren't more salons for pets? That's an easy one: It's because they're so good at styling their own hair. See for yourself.

Pets, like people, like to pair up and have fun. Here are some of our favorite animal duos.

Let's face it: Pets drool. They drool when they're hungry, they drool when they're bored and sometimes they even drool just for drooling's sake.

Warning: These cute baby pet photos may cause uncontrollable ooh-ing and aww-ing.

When pets are dressed up for Halloween, they'll surely do tricks for treats.

Though sometimes against their better judgment, even pets take part in the holiday hubbub.

Some pets can't help showing how much they like their owners – or their fellow critters.

Ever look in the mirror and think: "I look just like my pet"? Well, these owners did – and do.

Kids and pets share a special relationship, and it's the rare dog or cat that doesn't enjoy a (gentle) squeeze from a child.

Pets can pull their weight in innumerable ways, from mowing the lawn to sending a stern memo about Q3 projections.

Why do pets turn to a life of crime? Sure, eating books and destroying plants is glamorous, but where does it all end? Not well, friends. Not well.

Send us photos of the pets you love – we're likely to love them, too!

Pets' lives are so stressful -- eating, sleeping and playing -- that sometimes they just need to get away from it all.

NEIGHBORHOODS

What gives your neighborhood its unique character? Send us photos that tell the story, and we'll add them to the galleries below.

ENTERTAINMENT

It's not easy to capture a photo of these fast-moving ladies, but when you do, it's always a keeper.

Did you run into Marcus Trufant in the men's room? Dance 'til dawn with the hot barista from Vivace? Ride the bull at Cowgirls Inc.? We want proof!

You worked hard on your costume, and you should get some recognition for it.

Scenes from Bumbershoot 2005, Seattle's premier music and arts festival.

It wouldn't be a Fremont Solstice Parade without nude Fremonsters in body paint.

SHOPPING

Everybody has one: the tried-and-true ensemble that makes you feel like a million bucks -- whether you spent that much or not. What's yours?

Seattle has plenty of shops for budding fashionistas.

This little community of shops south of Seattle is worth the trip.

It's hip to knit, so jump on the bandwagon at one of these local stores.

Eastside individualists need not despair -- there's a host of independent boutiques in your neck of the woods.

Spruce up your outdoor rooms, whether you have a balcony in Belltown or a big spread in Seward Park.

Hunting for an original costume? Haunt local thrift stores.

Get an early start and you can browse both outdoor markets the same Sunday.

Good food, plentiful drink and cool martini glasses are essential for a perfect party.

In recent years, Sodo has exploded with retail shops and bargain outlets.

Local shops are filled with engaging toys and imaginative crafts.

Find inner peace -- and look good doing it.

RECREATION

Around here, there are more activities vying for your attention than you can shake a kayak paddle at. Do you hike, row or participate in other recreational activities? Show us.

Head up a steep ridge through meadows of wildflowers to reach the perfect spot to make yourself at home for the night.

Beverly Turnpike Trail is not too steep and not too busy, and it offers water access for dogs.

A scenic bike ride, fresh air, wine and a picnic – it's the perfect way to spend a summer day.

Climbing Mount St. Helens is more than a hike; it's a stroll through the woods, a scramble over rocks and a slog up the ashes for the final ascent.

The Esmeralda Basin trailhead has several hiking options, including Longs Pass and Ingalls Lake.

Hitting the trails in November in Washington state puts you right between hiking season and snowshoe season.

Surprise Lake is a great destination on a hot day. Most of the trail is in the shade, and at the top you can take a swim in (surprise!) the lake.

TRAVEL

Share the sights from your recent trips in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia.

Hop the ferry to Galiano Island and the Sunshine Coast, then head up through the Coast Mountains and back.

It's easy to get away from it all on Whidbey Island, just a hop, skip and a ferry ride from Seattle.

On a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound, historic Fort Worden covers 433 acres on the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Port Townsend.

La Push offers lodging to suit both discerning tastes and tight budgets, allows dogs and is fun for both kids and adults.

The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, the Oregon Dunes hold numerous opportunities for adventure and solitude.

Long Beach Peninsula's biggest attraction is, well, a really long beach. Twenty-eight miles long, to be exact.

Outdoor activities abound in Winthrop, Twisp and the Methow Valley, and the drive along the North Cascades Highway is stunning.