A postal-stamp sized park in South Park that few know about as it is mostly a light industrial area. Kayakers use it to launch themselves into the Duwamish River and then either travel the river itself or head out into Elliott Bay. This is the spot where I stalked a blue heron. I posted some of those photos last week.
Along the Interurban Trail-#?
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
This view is from the Kent Valley, south of Seattle.
Milestone
My blog reached a milestone today, modest though it be. I have reached 50 followers in my ‘Community’! Thanks to all of you who have chosen to add me to your inbox. Three years ago I had zero followers so I feel things are moving along nicely.
Wingspan
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.
Note: I pressed the limits of my 70-200mm lens on these images so some of the detail is less than stellar.
Trestle and Bridge
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
Taken in a meadow, elevation about 6,600 feet, on the Sunrise side of Mt. Rainier.
Along the Interurban
An abandoned building adjacent to the Interurban Trail. Blackberry vines are reclaiming the space.
Sunrise Hike
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
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…
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
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).
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