You just never know what you’ll see.
Archive for June, 2009
Paragliding along Larry Scott Trail
Author: michaelJun 29
White Crowned Sparrow
Author: michaelJun 25

White Crowned Sparrow on Larry Scott Trail
These little sparrows have gotten quite used to humans walking by their territory. A month ago they would flit off at the first sign of people. Now you can walk right by them and they just watch. I’m actually afraid that some fast cyclist will run one down.
Battle of Port Gamble
Author: michaelJun 21
The idea was to just get out of town for a day. No big deal. Phil B. from the photo club had posted some pictures from last year’s Battle of Port Gamble on the club site and I thought it would be fun to take the camera down and play with black and white conversion. Here’s a slideshow of the Flickr photoset.
It turned out to be much more than a photo op. The people involved, members of the Washington Civil War Association, take their history seriously. The costumes were painstakingly recreated to be as authentic as possible. When we asked questions of several participants, we were treated to well informed short bits history lesson.
You may remember history as being dry and boring, consisting of dates and names that required rote memorization. When history is someone’s passion and he or she shares that passion, history transforms from a distant and dry subject to something personal. So, the day turned out to be much more than expected. Not only was it a great opportunity to take photos, it was both fun and informative. I’ve already put it on my calendar for next year.
Watering Can
Author: michaelJun 18

Just and old watering can sitting on the deck railing.
Delivery Door
Author: michaelJun 17

An old delivery entrance
There are some fascinating old buildings, doors and stairs in the back alleys of downtown Port Townsend.
Friday Harbor Antiques
Author: michaelJun 14

These old glass pieces sat in an antique store window in Friday Harbor
With the Hood Canal Bridge down, Puget Sound Express offered a two-for-one deal on tickets to Friday Harbor in the San Juans and whale watching.
We did see some Orcas on the way back but didn’t get close enough for a decent shot. It’s great to get out of town and play tourist some times.
Blue Vase
Author: michaelJun 12

Blue Vase
The daffodils were going by but the light through the vase made the room glow.



