Start the New Week

On April 25, 2022 By bluestar2012In Animal, Nikon D7000, Oregon, Portland, Travels, wandering photographerLeave a comment

Coney Island

On December 1, 2021 By bluestar2012In 2019, beach, bird, Brooklyn, clouds, colors, Coney Island, Dublin, Iphone 7, New York, New York City, NYC, people, Personal History, portrait, Travels, vacation, wandering, wandering photographerLeave a comment

My grandson, Elliott and myself, having a bit of fun at Coney Island in August of 2019. The parrot is real.

Taking a Stroll

On February 19, 2016 By bluestar2012In Animal, B&W, beach, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Shadows, streetLeave a comment

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Heron Sequence

On July 24, 2015 By bluestar2012In heron, nature, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

I’ve posted one or two of these images previously, but never together. Thought it would be nice to put them altogether, in sequence.

A Bit Shy

On April 18, 2015 By bluestar2012In Animal, bird, California, pelican1 Comment

Gull

On April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 By bluestar2012In Animal, seagull1 Comment

Focus isn’t quite there, but you get the idea. Animals being still is a rare event.

Theme of the Day: Dog

On February 24, 2015 By bluestar2012In Animal, Brooklyn, buildings, Manhattan, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

From DUMBO (in Brooklyn) and the LES ( in Manhattan), a Dog Day.

Thatched Roofs and Sheep

On January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 By bluestar2012In Animal, Architecture, buildings, Ireland, Samsung ST150Leave a comment

Irish sheep ranch/farm ( Rathbaun Farm).

Say Goodbye to 2014

On December 31, 2014 By bluestar2012In Animal, heron, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

Summer Fun

On July 3, 2014 By bluestar2012In Animal, Green Lake, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Lincoln Park

On October 31, 2013 By bluestar2012In 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!

More Low Tide Creatures

On June 9, 2013 By bluestar2012In Animal, beach, Elliott Bay, nature, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, SeattleLeave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day to All ( of the mothers, that is )

On May 12, 2013 By bluestar2012In Animal, Nikon D7000, portrait3 Comments

A Charmed Life?

On October 4, 2012 By bluestar2012In Animal, Children, Nikon D7000, Pike Place Market, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Snake handlers at the Pike Place Market. Of course, even the tattoo relates to their passion or …..whatever it may be called. Pretty sure I would pass on the chance to hold one of these guys.

Along the Interurban Trail-#?

On September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 By bluestar2012In 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.

More Highlights from the Interurban Trail

On September 14, 2012September 14, 2012 By bluestar2012In Animal, graffiti, Nikon D7000, TrainLeave a comment

Alpaca

On September 3, 2012 By bluestar2012In 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 bluestar2012In 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.

Crossing the Interurban

On August 28, 2012 By bluestar2012In 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.