Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
Pretty in Pink
Happy May Day a day late! I flew in from Florida Tuesday morning, and somehow I’d forgotten that there really are only 30 days in April! But aside from my memory lapse, I hope it was an enjoyable day for all of you and I’m looking forward to sharing some of my images from our trip very soon.
Yep, it’s that time again, cruise ship season.
If you’re not on one, or dreaming of taking one, you may be seeing the ships pass by headed to Alaska via the Strait of Juan De Fuca, just as I did here.
Last summer, this Holland America edition served as a nice background for an airborne kiteboarder at Cline Spit, and also as a spark to my imagination.
While photographing him, I envisioned him being carried by a strong wind to the deck of the ship where he would make a grand entrance on the dance floor, or splash down in the pool, to the dismay of the sunbathers, the crew, and himself.
But my vision was short-lived when the wind tipped him from side to side and quickly deposited him back in the water as it had done many times before.
And as the ship sailed away, I was a little saddened that it left without the boarder, but most importantly, without me!
An Anna’s Hummingbird Incubating Eggs
Tucked in among tree leaves and lichen, it was easy to miss this dedicated mom but luckily, I had a great advantage – my friend Mary.
Mary spotted her flying into the nest and although a wonderful photographer herself, she was happy to move aside so I could capture this image and more.
Photography can become very competitive, and while we have many gifted photographers in Sequim and throughout the peninsula, I don’t know of any of them who would take exception to allowing another to capture a shared moment.
Because of this, photography is not only a great profession and hobby, but also a way to connect with friends and to make new ones as well.
A Female Anna’s Hummingbird, Jamestown Beach
Typically, one goes to the beach to walk the shore, pick rocks or shells, or to see and listen to the waves crashing on the shore. But Jamestown Beach offers the best of the beach, as well as the woods, and this young female built her nest there.
Holding on to a branch she kept steady as I moved closer to her and surprisingly she didn’t blink an eye as I lifted my camera to focus to get this image. Those are times when I feel at one with nature and so eternally grateful for the solitude it provides.
Flowers of the Forest
Hurricane Ridge is a beautiful location with magnificent landscapes and mountain views, as well as breathtaking wildflowers. And in the darkness of the forest, this one was lit by sunlight peeking through the trees, waiting to provide pollen to bees and birds and warmth to humankind. And I was blessed with the opportunity to capture it!
The Sequim Granary Building
Although I’ve posted photos of this iconic building in the past, I for one never tire of seeing it against the skyline or as a subject for a painterly approach, which I applied to this edition.
In all seasons, the Granary stands as a symbol of Sequim, its warmth, and its rural roots. May it continue to serve as such for many years to come.
A Bald Eagle Makes a Statement in Front of the Moon
Our national symbol is often seen in many locations but until I discovered this one posing in front of the moon, did I really appreciate it as such.
Although not draped in the flag or singing the national anthem, his presence in this spot, in front of where mankind still chooses to travel, speaks to me about the importance of preserving nature here on earth as well as reaching for the stars.