Morning RaIn

On June 30, 2015 By Fred KingIn B&W, backyard, garden, Leaf, nature, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

North Head Lighthouse

On June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 By Fred KingIn Architecture, backyard, Blue Sky, lighthouse, Scanned from 35mm Print, WashingtonLeave a comment

Location: Long Beach, WA. Shot in 35mm film and scanned into PC.

Tall Daylily

On July 14, 2014 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, garden, iPhone4s, nature, SeattleLeave a comment

This daylily in our backyard stands about 5 feet tall. Today this blog reached a milestone of sorts, having 300 followers! Wow! Humbling. Thanks to all for allowing me into your mailboxes!

Hosta Blossoms

On July 25, 2013 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Buds, Flowers, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

We have two Hosta plants in pots that are always enjoyable to photograph each summer.

Dew Drops, etc.

On July 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

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A few more images from our backyard.

More Backyard Blossoms

On July 1, 2013July 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, ProduceLeave a comment

Even squash have a cool blossom! Just showing some of the flora activity in our backyard this summer.

This Years Day Lilies

On June 30, 2013June 30, 2013 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, day lilly, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

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A few views of this years day lilies from around our backyard. They do help brighten up the garden and yard.

This Years Iris

On June 29, 2013June 29, 2013 By Fred KingIn backyard, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, PurpleLeave a comment

A few views of the irises from our flower garden.

Icicles

On January 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn backyard, Seattle, water dropletsLeave a comment

Icicles just before the big thaw this morning. The temperature finally rose above freezing this morning. Apparently we are through the worst of this winter blast, except the 200K homes without power.

Hosta

On August 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, FlowersLeave a comment

Habitat

On August 17, 2011August 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn backyard, Flowers, Portland, Signage1 Comment

Blooming #2

On October 14, 2010 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, Portland, roseLeave a comment

Red Sunflower

On August 21, 2010 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, redLeave a comment

The first of three sunflowers I planted this spring.

Clematis

On April 24, 2010 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, clematis, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Thought I would take a break from the New York images. These images are from a clematis vine I planted in a planter box we have.

Rose with Frost

On December 14, 2009December 14, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, roseLeave a comment

We had a cold streak last week with temps down in the upper teens. There was one blossom left on a rosebush in our garden and I noticed the frost clinging to the pedals.

From the Garden

On September 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, gardenLeave a comment

Cucumber & Squash Sunflower from NE Portland and cucumber and squash from our garden.

Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’

On July 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Flowers, redLeave a comment

Interesting flower just blooming in one of our planter boxes. When I bought the seeds I didn’t notice how tall it would get when mature. Seems like it is at least three feet high right now. Flower in planter box

Campanula Rotundifolia

On June 11, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, FlowersLeave a comment

Growing in a pot on our deck. One of those wispy flowers that seem so delicate a slight breeze would damage them. They seem to survive just fine, though. Campanula rotundifolia

Rose and Rose To Be

On May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Buds, Flowers, garden, red, rose2 Comments

Rose to be and a rose. From the rose plant adjacent to our rainwater garden. Rose

Squirrel

On May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, treeLeave a comment

Squirrel

This seems to be the year for wildlife in our backyard. We have quite a few birds that dine regularly at our two feeders, a pair of crows nesting in our cedar tree about 20 feet up and at least a half a dozen squirrels passing by for food and frivolity. The crows are driving us nuts in the way they are protecting their nest, constantly squawking when we come out the back door. The squirrels eat most of the bird food and what they leave the raccoon eats as he/she roams through at night. One of our cats is constantly skulking about in hopes of snaring a bird or squirrel. Never a dull moment.