Along the Interurban Trail-#?

On September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, nature, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

This first image was taken nearly at the end of the Interurban Trail. The center of the photo ( the vanishing point?) is the end.

Tim’s Cascade Crunch factory, famous for those thick, teeth-breaking potato chips. Another view of Mt. Rainier and a shot of a cow viewing me.

Spotted on the Interurban Trail

On September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Nikon D7000, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

A Different View of Mt. Rainier

On September 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, nature, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, Seattle, WashingtonLeave a comment

This view is from the Kent Valley, south of Seattle.

Milestone

On September 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

My blog reached a milestone today, modest though it be. I have reached 50 followers in my ‘Community’! Thanks to all of you who have chosen to add me to your inbox. Three years ago I had zero followers so I feel things are moving along nicely.

Sunday Ephemera

On September 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, graffiti, Nikon D7000, Signage, TrainLeave a comment

More Highlights from the Interurban Trail

On September 14, 2012September 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, graffiti, Nikon D7000, TrainLeave a comment

Mt. Rainier

On September 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, nature, Nikon D7000, tree, WashingtonLeave a comment

Wingspan

On September 12, 2012September 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, Seattle2 Comments

The wingspan of a heron, to me, seems really large. In relation to its body it is very long, large– whatever adjective fits. I have some more images of this same heron taken moments before lift off. I was stalking this heron, as they are very shy, along a spot on the Duwamish River a few days ago. Finally, I guess he/she thought I was being a nuisance hiding behind tall grass making a clicking noise ( camera ). I will post some those images in the coming days.

Note: I pressed the limits of my 70-200mm lens on these images so some of the detail is less than stellar.

A Stroll along Alberta St.

On September 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, B&W, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Trestle and Bridge

On September 11, 2012September 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Nikon D7000, Train, Washington1 Comment

A couple of more sights along the Interurban Trail. I think the clearance underneath the trestle is 8 feet, 6in. Bigfoot might have to duck to pass under.

Monday Flora

On September 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, treeLeave a comment

Taken in a meadow, elevation about 6,600 feet, on the Sunrise side of Mt. Rainier.

Red Onions

On September 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Pike Place Market, Produce, SeattleLeave a comment

Purple Netting

On September 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, design, Nikon D7000, Pike Place Market, Purple, Seattle, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Along the Interurban

On September 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

An abandoned building adjacent to the Interurban Trail. Blackberry vines are reclaiming the space.

Alpaca

On September 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Some alpaca like to ‘spit’ so a harness of sorts is used. Interesting looking animal.

Sunrise Hike

On September 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, Blue Sky, Nikon D7000, WashingtonLeave a comment

Just a few of the things we saw as we walked up to the Huckleberry Trail on the Sunrise side of Mt. Rainier. The moss just hung like long strands of hair. The deer just walked out of the brush and onto the trail, coming within 15 feet of me.

Evergreen State Fair

On September 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, B&W, Nikon D7000, Thoughts1 Comment

I entered three photographs in three different categories at the Evergreen State Fair. Today we went up to see how the three pieces faired. All three took second place in their respective categories. Close, but not quite the best. I thought all three were worthy or in the running. This was my first year at this judging event. I’m sorry the two images here are full of glare, etc. No matter where I stood to take a photo I could not avoid that nasty glare. Anyway, when I get the judging sheet I should have a better understanding of what they were looking for, or???????????