2015: My Year in Photos

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Sunset from Picture Lake with a view of Mount Shuksan on Friday afternoon Nov. 27, 2015, at the Mount Baker Ski Area in western Whatcom County, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

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Manseen Sangha with the Khalsa Gatka Group performs with a Jhaal during the annual Ski to Sea Blossomtime Parade on Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday May 23, 2015. Gatka is a form of Sikh martial arts and a Jhaal is a form of weapon. The theme for this year is "Honoring our Heroes" with Joe Moser as Grand Marshall.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Boats in Squalicum Harbor are reflected in smooth waters as the setting Sun ignites the clouds over the Cascades on Sunday evening Nov. 15, 2015, in Bellngham, Wash.

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Mary Whitten of Bellingham and other participants enjoy the exercise class Silver Sneakers conducted by YMCA fitness instructor Lesley Jones-Steinmetz on Friday morning Nov. 20, 2015, at the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, Wash. Fitness instructor Lesley Jone-Steinmetz says the tri-weekly class helps senior citizens with their physical fitness, balance, and injury prevention. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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(l to r) Diana Chang, Carolyn DeSilva, Bobbie North, Mary Whitten, and Gary Chang exercise during the Silver Sneakers class by YMCA fitness instructor Lesley Jones-Steinmetz on Friday morning Nov. 20, 2015, at the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, Wash. Jones-Steinmetz says the purpose of the tri-weekly class is to help senior citizens with their physical fitness, balance, and injury prevention. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Mount Baker, Bellingham, and the Twin Sisters during sunset on Sunday afternoon Nov. 29, 2015, as seen from Lummi Shore Drive in Lummi, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

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Sunset from Picture Lake with a view of Mount Shuksan on Friday afternoon Nov. 27, 2015, at the Mount Baker Ski Area in western Whatcom County, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

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Tumwater's Caleb Jelcick (34) stops Squalicum's Jake Burns (21) as he reaches for a first down during the first quarter in the 2A State varsity football quarterfinals on Saturday evening Nov. 21, 2015, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Squalicum lost to Tumwater 38 to 21. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Squalicum's Ben Peterson (5) tackles Tumwater's Noah Andrews (23) preventing a touchdown during the first quarter in the 2A State varsity football quarterfinals on Saturday evening Nov. 21, 2015, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Squalicum lost to Tumwater 38 to 21. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Images from a stormy Tuesday evening Nov. 17, 2015, on the Boardwalk at Boulevard Park in Bellngham, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - A stormy Tuesday evening Nov. 17, 2015, on the Boardwalk at Boulevard Park in Bellngham, Wash.

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The last rays of the Sun tinge the clouds pink during the blue hour of a stormy Tuesday evening Nov. 17, 2015, on the Boardwalk at Boulevard Park in Bellingham, Wash. (© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography)

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Squalicum's Sarah Hulbert (8) gains height over Black Hills' Sidney Lowe (2) to head the ball away from the goal during the first half in the Class 2A Girls' Soccer State Quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon Nov. 14, 2015, at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash. Squalicum defeated Black Hills 6-0 to advance to the semi-finals at Shoreline Stadium on Saturday November 20th.

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Nooksack Valley's Casey Bauman (2) tackles Meridian's Dawson Phillips (6) for a loss of yardage during the first quarter on Friday evening Oct. 30, 2015, at Meridian High School in Laurel, Wash. Bauman was called for facemasking resulting in a 15 yard penalty and automatic first down. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Blaine defensive back Alfonso Dermendziev (14), right, attempts to tackle Ferndale running back Austin Honeycutt (32) as he pushes past the line of scrimmage for a gain of yardage during the second quarter at Ferndale High School in Ferndale, Wash., on Friday evening Sept. 18, 2015.

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Shorewood junior Devan Kirk (1112), left, and Arlington junior Eric Acero-Rosas (20) battle for 8th place during the Sehome Invitational Cross Country meet at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015. Kirk was award the positiion.

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Squalicum defenders wrap up Bellingham wide receiver Cole Allain (3) as he attempts a kick return during the first quarter of the season opener at Civic Field in Bellingham, Wash., on Friday evening Sept. 4, 2015. (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portrait session with Kristin Cohn, her husband Aaron, and son Riley on Friday afternoon Oct. 23, 2015, at Semiahoo Resort near Blaine, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portrait session with Kristin Cohn, her husband Aaron, and son Riley on Friday afternoon Oct. 23, 2015, at Semiahoo Resort near Blaine, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.

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© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.© Paul Conrad/Paul Conrad Photography - Portraits of Stephanie Mays and family on Saturday afternoon October 24, 2015, at Silver Lake near Maple Falls, Wash.

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Welder Vee Lacourte of Bellingham welds the base to a stove at the Wood Stone Corporation manufacturing facility on West Bakerview Road in Bellingham, Wash., on Thursday Oct. 8, 2015. Wood Stone manufactures gas ovens used in restaurants and homes throughout the world. ***For Whatcom Magazine (© Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald)

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Images from the 3rd annual Everyday Superheroes 5K Run & Walk on Sunday morning Oct. 10, 2015, at Squalicum Creek Park in Bellingham, Wash. Coordinator Michele Medlen of Bellingham says over 200 people registered for the fundraiser. She said about $5 thousand was raised that goes to hospital caregivers and staff in need of financial assistance. Medlen said the monies raised are a source of financial support for hospital caregivers and employees in times of financial stress due to illness, injury, tragedy or death of a family member. Medlen added that the goal of the race was to "Have fun and bring out your inner superhero." © Paul Conrad/The Bellingham Herald -