Mushrooms

On November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

Something common to our damp climate here in the NW.

Sunday Flora

On November 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Fall, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, Purple, seagullLeave a comment

A Few more looks at the Heron

On October 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

In Flight

On October 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Watching Each Other

On October 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

A few weeks ago I had this encounter with a heron on the Duwamish River. They seem to be very wary of people so I was hiding behind some tall grasses up from the river bank.

Pond at Chambers Bay

On October 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, pond, reflectionLeave a comment

Sunflower and Guest

On October 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Hosta Leaf

On September 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn Leaf, nature, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

8th Ave. Park-#2

On September 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, macro, nature, Nikon D7000, Park, SignageLeave a comment

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.

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.

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.

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.

Low Hanging Fruit

On August 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn garden, nature, Nikon D7000, Portland, treeLeave a comment

Sunrise

On August 30, 2012August 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, buildings, Flowers, nature, Nikon D7000, rocks, wildflowerLeave a comment

Photos were taken from the Sunrise side of Mt. Rainier. The lodge is at @ 6400′ elevation. Trails that lead up to the glaciers, alpine lakes and other ridges start from this lodge. This day we took a short trail called Huckleberry, steep, but short. The outcropping of rock is fascinating. There are spots along the trail, viewpoints I guess, where the drop-off is a direct fall for hundreds of feet. I have a thing about heights so I stay back from the edge at those points along the trail.

Crossing the Interurban

On August 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, nature, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

This little guy was crossing the trail amidst the bicycle traffic, etc. We decided to stand guard until he was safe on the other side of the trail. One bicyclist actually did stop and help us redirect traffic while the salamander made his journey across the trail.