When I drive along West Beach Road on Whidbey Island I am frequently stunned by the view. This recent photo shows the Olympics, still capped with their winter snow.
As this photo shows, not every sunset is ablaze with color. There is something about a sunset though, as each time I go to the west side of Whidbey Island, there are several others waiting for a colorful show.
This is a recent morning view from Libbey Beach, an Island County park on the west side of Whidbey Island. The Olympic Mountains are in the distance.
In this recent sunset panorama from Ft. Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island the Olympic Mountains are on the left horizon while Vancouver Island is to the right.
This is a recent view of the San Juan Islands after sunset from Sunset Beach, near Joseph Whidbey State Park, on the west side of Whidbey Island.
Dusk at Ft. Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island.
This is a recent dawn view from Barrington Drive on the west side of Oak Harbor. The Cascade Mountains are in the distance.
This was the last light on April 8. The photo was taken at Sunset Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island.
This was the recent view from the sidewalk above the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. The Olympic Mountains are in the distance.
I was at Ft. Ebey State Park to catch the sunset. I found the view to the south more interesting, especially after sunset. I tried several times to get the lighthouse (center of the horizon) and only managed it in this photo. April 12, 2014.
A recent morning view of the Cascades from the west side of Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island.
I was at the stern of the Island Whaler of Deception Pass Tours as we headed north after whale watching. Everett is in the distance.
I went to Ft. Ebey State Park the morning of April 13 to catch the Olympics. A couple pointed out these whales.
There were four and I thought they were gray whales. Looking at these photos, at least two of them were orcas, I think.
This last photo gives you an idea of how far away they were.
I did not have a super telephoto lens but it was certainly fun to watch these whales for quite a while.
The sunrise glows and provides a view of the Cascades between the houses.
This pickup has been parked so long it is gathering moss.
Yesterday I went on the Deception Pass Whale Watching Tour. I had a great time.
We were told to watch for the characteristic heart shaped spray. We first saw them around Hat Island (Gedney Island).
Yes, definitely a whale.
We saw two grays. One was thought to be Patches, named because of his scars from an altercation with Orcas.
It was a great trip. We followed the whales for a while as they moved north.
We made it back to Oak Harbor safe and sound. The Island Whaler has speeds up to 30 miles per hour. We were able to get to the whales' location quickly and spend quite a bit of time watching them.
These photos were taken at Fort Ebey State Park April 10.
Considering the view of the Olympics at Fort Ebey, is there any wonder people like to paraglide there?
I've never done this but it sure looked like fun!
It took a while but three of the five there finally made it up. Fort Ebey, a Washington State Park, is on the west side of Whidbey Island and is a favorite for paragliding.
The actual sunset April 8 was not all that interesting but I liked the glow it created on the Olympic Mountains. This view is from Sunset Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island.
I couldn't decide last night whether to chase the rainbow or the sunset. I drove out to Sunset Beach and caught this view looking back east over Swan Lake. I did catch some sunset photos too!
The sun was out yesterday so I went to Fort Ebey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island. I love the view of the Olympics from the bluff.
The automated light on Smith Island warns mariners just after sunset. Decades ago a family lived on the island and maintained the light. This photo was taken on the west side of Whidbey island.
I had no idea an old pickup long parked in a residential area could become so colorful.
These three photos I took yesterday at Windjammer Park show how much the seagulls enjoyed the brisk south wind.
One seagull stayed on this rock for ages, just being blasted by the waves.
Many of them soared, staying nearly motionless.
A willow at the lagoon gives an idea of the strength of the wind.
No, these are not rabbit ears. They are the blossom casings from the magnolia.
This was the view from West Beach, on the west side of Whidbey Island, March 30.
It must be spring. The blueberry bushes are beginning to blossom.
We were told to watch for the characteristic heart shaped spray. We first saw them around Hat Island (Gedney Island).
Yes, definitely a whale.
We saw two grays. One was thought to be Patches, named because of his scars from an altercation with Orcas.
It was a great trip. We followed the whales for a while as they moved north. 
We made it back to Oak Harbor safe and sound. The Island Whaler has speeds up to 30 miles per hour. We were able to get to the whales' location quickly and spend quite a bit of time watching them.
One seagull stayed on this rock for ages, just being blasted by the waves.
Many of them soared, staying nearly motionless.
A willow at the lagoon gives an idea of the strength of the wind.
