Skagit Valley

On September 19, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Landscape, Nikon D7000, Seattle, WashingtonLeave a comment

Skagit Valley, approx. 70 miles north of Seattle, WA. This particular sequence was shot just east of LaConner, WA. looking northeast. That is Mt. Baker in the distance. The valley is mostly farmland for a variety of crops, including tulips. Tomorrow and perhaps for a couple of more days I am going to post some images of an abandoned farm I ran across while driving through the valley.

Duwamish River

On September 18, 2013 By Fred KingIn boat, nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Small section of the Duwamish River where nature seems to coexist with marine commerce.

CenturyLink Field

On September 17, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, design, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Morning shot as I was waiting to take the train at King St. Station.

Busker

On September 17, 2013 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Monday Flora

On September 16, 2013 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

LaConner, WA.

On September 15, 2013September 15, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, boat, buildings, marina, Nikon D7000, river, Signage, Skagit Valley, WashingtonLeave a comment

A view of the Swinomish Slip and of a business sign in LaConner, WA.

Brought to you by the Letter ‘B’

On September 14, 2013September 14, 2013 By Fred KingIn boat, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Skagit Valley2 Comments

Bike was spotted on Beach Drive in Seattle and the sailboats were seen in LaConner, WA. moored on the Swinomish Slip. Brick building is in LaConner and the bridge is in LaConner over the Swinomish Slip

Aviary Theme for Friday

On September 13, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, garden, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

A flock of pink flamingos grazing and a hummingbird perched on an arm.

Thursdays Floral Offering

On September 12, 2013September 12, 2013 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Just a quick note: Last weekend I did replace my expired MacBook with a new MacBook with a retina screen, etc. It appears I will be continuing this blog for as long as my creativity and technical gadgetry continue to grow or is replaced. This is blogpost#2301! Enjoy!

Dragons and Sunflowers

On September 11, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, blossoms, Blue Sky, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Summer is about chalk drawings and humongous sunflowers, so large the trunks have trouble supporting the flower. This flower was over a foot in diameter!

Late Summer Floral

On September 10, 2013September 10, 2013 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, Portland2 Comments

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Daylily

On September 9, 2013 By Fred KingIn blossoms, day lilly, Flowers, Nikon D70003 Comments

Skyward

On September 8, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Signs

On September 7, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, B&W, buildings, fading ad, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, Seattle, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Signs, ever present and sometimes even informative. Locations: Alki Point/Beach Drive and La Conner. WA.

Alki Lighthouse Pt. 2

On September 6, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, boat, Elliott Bay, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

A couple of views from the lighthouse. A kayaker and Queen Anne Hill in the distance.

Alki Lighthouse

On September 2, 2013September 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, Architecture, buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Thoughts, Washington6 Comments

Located on Beach Drive in West Seattle. One of the last lighthouses on the West Coast to be automated.

Note: My seven year old Macbook Pro expired yesterday. I did most, but not all, of my photo and photoblog work on that machine. Apparently the logic card died and Apple, in the spirit of planned obsolescence, does not supply that part any more. So, I am in the process of deciding what to do next. Since 2008 I have enjoyed doing this blog and don’t want it to end due to some mechanical failure.

Sunday Morning on/in the Duwamish River

On September 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, buildings, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

The top photo, in background, you can see work being done on the river bank. They are totally cleaning and refurbishing the bank and I believe the area will be some sort of conservancy area when done.

Cedar River Trail

On August 31, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Nikon D7000, river, Seattle, VehicleLeave a comment

At the start of the Cedar River Trail. New Boeing planes with the protective wrap, a heron and a view of the Renton section of the river looking south.