Photography by Linda Barnfather, world traveler and legislative assistant, now on exhibit in state Capitol 

By day Linda Barnfather is a legislative assistant to a Washington state representative, answering phones and working on constituent issues. But almost any other time you will find her in the fields and forests of the Olympic Peninsula, or in distant lands around the world with camera in hand.

 

Linda Barnfather in her legislative office in Olympia.

A collection of Barnfather’s photography, both from overseas and from within Washington state, will be on display in the Office of Lt. Governor Brad Owen through December.  Included are scenes from Seattle’s Pike Place market, the Palouse, the Olympic Peninsula, Mexico and India.

“I love living on the Olympic Peninsula, but I do consider myself a citizen of the world,” the Sequim resident said. “Travel and observation are truly a passion and there is a constant craving for both.”

Barnfather is the executive legislative assistant to state Rep. Kevin Van De Wege from the 24^th District. She lives in a farm with her husband James and a sheltie named Jordy.

Artists for the Lt. Governor’s Art Council are nominated by a review of their works and based on themes chosen by the council. 

Exhibits are rotated quarterly. The council is chaired by Linda Owen, wife of the lieutenant governor. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located in Room 220 of the Legislative Building (State Capitol), 416 Sid Snyder Avenue S.W. in Olympia.

For more information contact:

Office of Lt. Governor: Brian Dirks (360) 786-7707 or dirks.brian@leg.wa.gov

Linda Barnfather at barnbarn20@gmail.com