Washington Photos Of The Week: Jumping Orcas, Mountains, Big Bugs

BONNEY LAKE, WA — For this week's roundup of Patch reader-submitted photos, we're treated to some bug closeups, a rainy hike, lily pads, and a nice Mt. Rainier view — plus an array of orca shots.

Do you have a photo you'd like to see in next week's roundup? If so, send us pictures of what you're up to, wherever in Washington you might be.

Email your submission(s) to neal.mcnamara@patch.com. Include your name and hometown, the location and date of your photo, and a short note to provide a little context.

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Mandy Foster of Bonney Lake shared this photo taken at Paradise in Mt. Rainier National Park on Aug. 3.

"Hike at Mashel Falls on a rainy Friday afternoon with my daughter who at the last minute decided to bring her umbrella. Turned into a multi-use tool: rain cover (not really necessary for a Northwesterner), photo prop and walking stick!"

—Linda O'Rourke and daughter Katie O'Rourke, Puyallup

Eric Stark of Edmonds took these interesting insect pictures while on a walk with his daughter at Sunset Avenue Park on July 26.

Stephanie Pariseau got a good look at these lily pads during a kayak trip in Bonney Lake on July 26.