Deception Pass Sunset

This is why photo
graphers drive out to Cornet Bay and then hike out to Hoypus Point.  That area is part of the Deception Pass State Park.  On this evening, generally two or three days before the fall equinox, the sun passes right through the center of the bridge.

On this night the sun sets a little to the north of the center of the bridge.  Perhaps in two nights the sun will be setting directly below the span. 

I stayed as late as I could and still see my way back to the parking lot.  Sometimes the best color will be up to a half an hour after the actual sunset.  Photographers gather at this spot near the fall equinox and then again at the spring equinox.  It is a rewarding experience.

Mt. Baker from Madrona Way

This is a recent view of Mt. Baker from Madrona Way, Whidbey Island.  In the foreground are mussel rafts.

Ebey's Landing Hike

I few times a year I try to get out to Ebey's Landing and do at least part of the five mile hike.  This time we went the entire route.  Even though we started in the early afternoon, the fog was just lifting near the coast.  In the foreground is the Ferry House with its newly restored porch.

The views in the distance are great but I always try to look down as well.  Frequently there great scenes on the ground too.

The weather was not the best.  It was cloudy but relatively warm.  This gives an idea of what the trail is like.  Perego's Lake is a salt water intrusion lagoon.

At the end of the trail along the bluff, it drops to the beach.  The switch backs are not to difficult.

We walked along the side of the lagoon and saw interesting driftwood and plants.

The lagoon looked rather "dried up."  There was interesting looking "goop" along the shore. 

At times I thought the earth was going to bubble up around me.

Mt. Rainier was barely visible from the beach.  I've made a mental note to go back when the sky is clear and the humidity is low.

By the end of the hike the weather was getting worse.  Nonetheless, even on a cloudy day there are scenes on this hike one will find nowhere else.  Here the various ranges of the Olympics are evident.

If one parks at the Ebey Prairie overlook parking area, the hike out to the bluff is relatively level and is only a half a mile.  It is certainly worth the effort.  No matter the weather, the view is always great.

Pass Lake Foggy Sunrise

I drove out to Deception Pass to catch the fog.  It was too thick at the bridge for the picture I wanted so I went on to Pass Lake.  I spent some time there.  It was amazing to watch the scene change moment by moment.

There is something about sunlight streaming through the fog. 

Clouds over the Olympics

This is another view from last night's sunset.  The Olympic Mountains are on the horizon.  The half moon is barely visible above the bluff.  There were several on the beach watching the sunset from this west side of Whidbey Island.

September Sunset

The sunset tonight was very colorful.  This was taken at "Sunset Beach" on the west side of Whidbey Island.