Snowy Mt. Baker

The recent storm we had after a hot summer makes me long for the snowy views of Mt. Baker, like this one from February of 2014. I was in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island for this photo.

Sunflower Bud

I think the buds of the sunflower are every bit as fascinating as the blossoms.

Summer San Juan Dusk

A recent view of the San Juan Islands from Joseph Whidbey State Park on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Summer Cascades

The North Cascade Mountains from Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island at the end of July.

End of an August Day

Windjammer Park

Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor is one of my favorite morning places. This was a crisp morning in December of 2014.

California Poppies

Smokey Sunrise

Even though we had wind last night, this morning's sunrise showed there was still smoke in the air from the forest fires in the Cascades and eastern Washington. I was near my home in Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, to catch this view.

Smokey Sunset

The smoke from the fires in eastern Washington made for a colorful sunset last night. The smoke particles always give an unusual cast to the sun's color. I was on the west side of Whidbey Island at Joseph Whidbey State Park.

Mount Baker Dusk

Mt. Baker, January of 2014 from Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island.

Ebey Reserve and Olympic Mountains

Late summer view of the Olympics from the Ebey Reserve in central Whidbey Island.

August Moon

Waxing moon over the Olympic Peninsula, August 17. I was on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

A nice place to stop on the drive from Vancouver to Whistler is Porteau Cove. It is located at the head of the most southerly fjord in North America. We saw divers heading out and research showed that a ship was sunk in the area, just so divers could have some fun. There are picnic tables, an informative dock, and all the facilities one needs at a stop on a long drive.

Sunset Fishing

This fellow was getting in his final casts at Sunset Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island last night. The Smith Island lighthouse was lit as was the passing ship.

Sea to Ski Highway

The drive from Vancouver, B.C. to Whistler includes many beautiful views.

This one is from the Tantalus Lookout.

Whistler: Whistler Ski Area

One of the many retention ponds at the ski area for making snow.

There is lots of summer hiking on Whistler mountain. Blackomb is in the distance.

Whistler: Whistler Ski Area

The view from the ski area.

Whistler: Whistler Peak Views

Whistler is in the midst of the Coastal Range so there are mountains in every direction.

This lift is the last of several we took to get to Whistler Peak.

Looking down to Whistler Village.

Looking toward Blackomb (below).

Whistler: Whistler Peak

Whistler Peak is a little over 7,000 feet.

There are mountains in every direction.

Whistler: Peak to Peak

The views of Whistler Village and Green Lake from the Peak to Peak gondola, the world's longest unsupported (free) span for the lift of this kind. It runs from Blackomb to Whistler.

The ski runs on Whistler as we approach the mountain.

Whistler: View from Blackomb

The view today from the top of Blackomb.

Whistler: Lost Lake

The hike around this lake is a nice morning walk.

Persistence

Persistence paid off for this pansy.

Reflected Sunset

I had been out to the west side of Whidbey Island to catch the sunset but then came back in to Oak Harbor to see the full moon rise near the windmill in Windjammer Park. The colorful display continued long after sunset as reflected in the (Island Savings and Loan) bank building.

Cool Gulls

Gulls keeping cool on West Beach, Whidbey Island.

Morning Glow

Morning sun at the Oak Harbor Marina.

Blazing Olympic Dusk

A recent view from the west side of Whidbey Island.

A Rock Like No Other

"Different from all the rocks on the beach..." (Tracy Chevalier, Remarkable Creatures) I was at Sunset Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Mt. Rainier Dusk

A recent evening view from Oak Harbor.

Red Sun

The sunset last night at Joseph Whidbey State Park on Whidbey Island.

Blue Moon

Last night's moonrise. I was on the west side of Oak Harbor.