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Home Company News ThurstonTalk Editors Pick 25 Favorite Pictures from 2015

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Photos can evoke an emotion, record a major event, or capture breathtaking scenery. On ThurstonTalk’s Facebook page, we share photos almost daily.

Budd Bay cafe logoAs we look back on 2015, we selected 25 of our favorite images that reflect what it’s like to live, work, and play in our community.  These photographs include a diving catch, festive celebrations, gorgeous scenery, and majestic wildlife.

ThurstonTalk welcomes photo submissions from our readers.  Snap a picture and share it with us at submit@thurstontalk.com.  Show us what you see in your community.

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