The climate here in the Pacific Northwest not only encourages moss to grow on nearly every outdoor surface, but also ferns.

Real Signs of Spring

On March 12, 2014 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Buds, Flowers, Lincoln Park, Nikon D7000, Park, SeattleLeave a comment

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Water Sculpture

On December 16, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Park, Portland, WaterfallLeave a comment

Spotted in downtown Portland, OR.

Train Trestle

On November 25, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Park, TrainLeave a comment

Along the California Coast north of Santa Barbara.

One Last Look at Fungi

On November 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn Fall, nature, Nikon D7000, Park, SeattleLeave a comment

I think these images exhaust my current inventory of mushrooms. On to something else!

Fish and Fowl

On November 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Duck, Leaf, nature, Nikon D7000, Park, SeattleLeave a comment

A look at a small creek in Renton, WA. shared by spawning salmon and ducks. This urban creek looks very polluted with oil runoff from nearby streets and parking lots. I don’t think the salmon made it much further. When the salmon change color it means they are in rapid decline and better find a place to spawn soon.

Stormy Today

On November 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Fall, Leaf, nature, Nikon D7000, Park, Seattle, Thoughts, treeLeave a comment

The barometer needle has bottomed out on the low side this morning. The wind is blowing the leaves off of the trees and the lights are flickering in our home. These images were taken at Lincoln Park recently.

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On November 1, 2013November 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn Fall, Leaf, Lincoln Park, nature, Nikon D7000, Park, treeLeave a comment

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Lincoln Park

On October 31, 2013 By Fred KingIn Animal, Fall, Lincoln Park, Nikon D7000, Park, SeattleLeave a comment

Some of the squirrels in the park are very people-friendly. If there is the slimmest chance of soliciting food from you, they will allow you to get really close. The oddest squirrel experience: A squirrel near Sabin School in Portland ran down the side of a maple tree and up to my grandson, who was walking next to me, and jumped on his leg, then ran off in haste. I have no idea what that squirrel was thinking, but it was really odd, this random squirrel attack on a toddler!