Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mourning Cloak

This Nymphalis antiopa was in the back yard yesterday. Otherwise known as "Mourning Cloak," it is seen all over North America.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Salish Sea Sunset

The sun has moved far enough to the north that it no longer sets behind the Olympic Mountains, as seen from Whidbey Island.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Olympic Mountains

The Olympics catch the early morning sun. This winter view is from Ft. Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Cascade Sunrise

A winter sunrise view of the North Cascades from the west side of Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Olympic Mountains from San de Fuca

The Olympic Mountains are seen to the southwest as one drives into San de Fuca from the north. San de Fuca is on Whidbey Island between Oak Harbor and Coupeville.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Stormy Salish Sea

The strong west wind provided enjoyment for these fellows. This view was looking north from the west side of Whidbey Island.
This was the view to the southwest, with the Olympics in the distance.

Friday, March 8, 2013

North Cascades from Ebey Prairie Overlook

This is the view to the east at the Ebey Prairie Overlook parking lot, just a few miles from Coupeville on central Whidbey Island.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Ebey Prairie View

This is the view to the northeast from the Ebey Prairie Overlook, central Whidbey Island. Views from the parking lot include Mt. Baker (shown here) and the North Cascades. Within walking distance of the parking lot are magnificent views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympics.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Madrona Way View

This Mt. Baker view is from Madrona Way on Whidbey Island. The road hugs the shoreline between Coupeville and San de Fuca.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Monday, March 4, 2013