Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
Ahhh…the joys of winter on the Olympic Peninsula
The view of Helen’s Pond off of 3 Crabs Road, with Canada geese dotting the sky, offers a warmer approach to January than the snow on the ridge, at least for me.
And the return of the Trumpeters at Kirner Pond is the icing on the cake!
Hurricane Ridge on a spectacular winter day…
When a Facebook friend posted video of snow at her house yesterday, I was surprised that we didn’t see it as well. With our temps well into the 30’s I dread that it won’t be long until we’re shoveling the driveway – but I delight in the chance to capture the amazing snowboarders who turned this hillside into such a calligraphic expression of joy!
This is pushing the season a bit into spring color, but in my world, art knows no season and spring can never come soon enough.
This rather dilapidated but nostalgic barn is a favorite of mine; I see it on my daily drive through Sequim searching for elk, birds, or compelling scenery. And since it appears to be deteriorating rapidly, I’m glad I captured it when I did, but sad to see it go.
The image started as a photograph, but while editing it, I felt a more painterly approach was in order and so I used several digital filters to enhance it, at least to my liking.
I’ll leave it to my readers to help me determine the owner, its history and why it’s being left to collapse tho.
This time of year brings back memories of a friend who led us on a snowshoeing field trip to Hurricane Ridge. The drive up from Port Angeles gave no indication of the sight we’d see when we arrived at the Visitors’ Center, which sadly, was destroyed in a fire the next year.
The volume of snow was startling with the trees drooping under its weight. Although the sun was shining overhead and creating beautiful shadows on the drifts, it was extremely cold and one wonders how the birds and wildlife survive it.
I brought a sled, a handy way to transport my tripod and camera gear, and trudged my way through the snow for about 20 feet before questioning my sanity…did I really think I could walk with these things? Being unable to convince my “other half” to pull me on the sled, I resorted to sucking it up and pressing on.
Clearly, I have no appreciation for snowshoes whatsoever, but that view was amazing and I was not going to go home without capturing it, which I did here.
What better way to start a new week than with a rainbow!
Somehow rainbows seem to signal new beginnings and although I captured this one several years ago, I think it’s rather appropriate now. It signals a fresh start not only for the new week, but a new year, and a new focus.
Although not always picturesque or pretty, the beach at 3 Crabs Road and the Nearshore and Estuarine Restoration Project are the biggest draw for me.
Here I’ve photographed a variety of shorebirds, raptors (Northern Harriers, eagles, herons, etc.) and delighted in the forces of nature as they transform the area into a glow of color to delight the eyes.