Shot on the Duwamish River in Seattle.

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

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.

Amtrak: Seattle to Portland-#2

On August 26, 2013 By Fred KingIn beach, Blue Sky, boat, buildings, Houses, Neon, Nikon D7000, Portland, Puget Sound, reflectionLeave a comment

The shoreline photos were taken between Tacoma and Olympia. Very picturesque. Last image is of the tower at Union Station in Portland.

Fighting Mad!

On June 15, 2013 By Fred KingIn Animal, beach, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

This crab needs to work on his/her social skills :-).

More Low Tide Creatures

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

Container Ship on Puget Sound

On March 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, SeattleLeave a comment

Views along the Waterfront

On July 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, Elliott Bay, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

The Victoria Clipper runs daily between Seattle and Victoria, B.C. Two recognizable items, a Seattle ferry boat and the Space Needle, currently painted in its original colors to commemorate its 50th year.

Closing the Locks

On April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

Large gates closing. Second photo the gates are closed. Third photo is one of the hydraulic hinges ( really not sure what the technical term is ). Once the gates are closed the water level is either lowered or raised depending on which direction the boats are going. This is the northern lock that allows boats to move from Lake Washington out to Puget Sound. The water level has to be lowered because the water level of the lake is higher than that of Puget Sound.

Paddle Boarding

On January 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn beach, Blue Sky, Puget Sound, SeattleLeave a comment

Seems like an odd Winter activity, paddle boarding. These two were quite a ways from the shore. With the lens I had I just couldn’t bring them in closer.

Waste or New Art?

On October 26, 2011 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

A rock along the Duwamish River seemed to be partially shrunk-wrapped. I was not sure whether to view it as waste or art. Any ideas?

Diving Class

On October 15, 2011October 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, beach, Blue Sky, SeattleLeave a comment

Diving class just off shore on Alki Dr. in West Seattle. Saturday mornings there are usually a group of divers at this location or on the other side of the point, two miles from this spot. If you click to enlarge the image you can see Mt. Baker in the center background.

Skywatch Friday

On March 24, 2011 By Fred KingIn Puget Sound, sunsetLeave a comment

Looking southwest over Puget Sound.

Windy Afternoon

On March 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

Windy afternoon on Puget Sound.

Framed

On March 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, SeattleLeave a comment

Looking out at Puget Sound from Beach Drive.

Orca

On October 11, 2010 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

From the back of the ferry boat I was able to watch and shoot a pod of Orca moving south. Apparently there were 7 Orca in this pod that were feeding on the salmon that were running a week or so ago. I was only able to spot 3 of the pod. With a 70-200mm lens this is as close as I could bring them in. A 400mm lens is beyond my budget, but I was happy to catch what I could and better yet, just to witness the pod moving and feeding was amazing. Please click to get a better view.

Beach

On October 11, 2010October 11, 2010 By Fred KingIn beach, Lincoln ParkLeave a comment

Partial view of the beach at Lincoln Park. If you click to enlarge you just might be able to see Coleman Pool at the point of the beach, surrounded by a white wall. Coleman Pool is unusual as it is filled with salt water that is pumped from Puget Sound. As children my brother and I would go swimming in the pool during summer, the only time it was open. The salt water was fun to swim in as it is more buoyant than fresh water.