Sailing

The view from Captain Coupe Park in Coupeville, Whidbey Island.

The Flower Fades

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8

Summer Day at the Beach

The Olympic Peninsula from the west side of Whidbey Island July 26.

Leaf

Monroe's Landing

Monroe's Landing, on Penn Cove, was a family favorite for swimming and picnics during my childhood. The water in the cove is a bit warmer than on the west side of Whidbey Island. The Olympic Mountains are in the distance.

Oak Harbor Dusk

The North Cascade Mountains catch the last of the evening sun earlier in July.

Summertime

Persistence

Olympic Snow

The last of the winter snow on the Olympics, from Whidbey Island at the end of May.

Mt. Rainier Dusk

Mt. Rainier catches the late sun on June 21, seen from the west side of Oak Harbor. The mountain is about ninety miles from Oak Harbor.

Brutus

A feral cat makes one of his frequent visits.

San de Fuca on Whidbey Island

San de Fuca, a small community on Whidbey Island, Penn Cove, and the Olympic Mountains near the end of June.

Finch Feeding Frenzy

Race Week 2017

The Schooner Suva, based in Coupeville, roamed the waters of Penn Cove during Race Week.

The Schooner Suva comes around Long Point. You can find out more about the Suva at https://schoonersuva.org/. 

Race Week 2017

The San de Fuca Dock and Coupevile Wharf during Race Week.

The Coupeville Wharf is a good place to watch the race.

Race Week 2017

Views from Madrona and the bluff near Coupeville.

Race Week 2017

These photos from the west end of Penn Cove show the full collection of boats and the low tide with clam digging.

The Coupeville dock is at the extreme right. The Cascade Mountains are in the distance.

Race Week 2017

A couple of other race watchers.

Race Week 2017

The clouds finally disappeared for the last day of racing in Penn Cove, Whidbey Island.

Mt. Baker is in the distance.

Cool Winter Scene

It is supposed to be in the 80s today in the Pacific Northwest so I thought a winter scene from December 2016 might cool us down. The Oak Harbor Marina from Flintstone Park.

Morning Sun

Mt. Rainier catching the morning sun, June 24. I was at Flintstone Park on Oak Harbor Bay.

Cheerful Flowers

Quiet Morning

Scenic Heights and the Olympic Mountains catch the morning sun June 24.

Quiet Evening

A quiet evening at Flintstone Park in Oak Harbor with this view of the marina and Cascade Mountains. June 24.

July Full Moon

Last night's full moon (July 8) and the Oak Harbor Marina.

Mt. Baker

Oil and Water

I had read an article suggesting a flat glass dish, water, drops of oil, and a colorful cloth beneath.

The glass is a well used baking dish with scratches adding texture.

I may have to try this again with other color designs below.

Oak Harbor Marina

The marina on the still morning of June 24. I find the lines and angles of this photo a bit disconcerting.

Oak Harbor Bay

The bay at dusk, June 24.

Capilano: Kia'palano

There is an informative exhibit of First Nations' culture, including totems and living areas.

Capilano: Cliff Walk

On the east side of the canyon is the Cliff Walk. Parts of it are suspended out over the cliff, giving good views of the suspension bridge and the river below.

There is one grated area to add a little suspense to the walk.

Capilano: Rain Forest and Treetops Adventure

On the west side of the canyon are exhibits and boardwalks through a rain forest and up in the trees.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is just north of Vancouver. Only a few hours away, I had never been there until last week. There were a few hundred other people there too. The current bridge is 450 feet long and 230 feet high. The bridge has been rebuilt a few times since the original in 1889.

It was a wobbly experience and required hanging on to the railings most of the time.

The bridge spans the Capilano River, one of the sources of drinking water for Vancouver.