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???????????

The Stuff of Dreams…

On September 1, 2012September 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn coffee, Nikon D7000, Pike Place Market, Seattle, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Seattle’s Best Coffee, which I prefer over most other purveyors of caffeine. This borders on decadence, but it was very tasty.

Starbucks Corporate Headquarters

On August 31, 2012February 10, 2013 By Fred KingIn buildings, coffee, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

The company New Yorkers ( and others ) love to hate. This building was built in the early 20th century by Sears, Roebuck & Co. I worked in this building for 17 years ( 1970-1988).

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.

High Tension Towers

On August 29, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Muscle Mini

On August 29, 2012 By Fred KingIn Car, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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.