X Marks the Spot

The view of Mt Pilchuck from Oak Harbor on September 12.

The Sisters

From left: tip of Mt. Baker, North Twin Sister, South Twin Sister, Skookum Peak, Hayden and Little Sister. This view is from Highway 9, north of Acme.

Mt. Baker from Skagit Valley Farmland

These views are from the first week in August.

Serratus Mountain, British Columbia

One of the many great views along the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. Some of Squamish can be seen as well as Serratus Mountain, part of the British Columbia Coastal Range.

Tantalus Range, British Columbia

The Tantalus Range is part of the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. This view is from the Tantalus Lookout along the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler.

Mt. Baker

After a month of rain, it is good to see my favorite mountain again.

Even though we had frost this morning, the air is not clear. I long for the crisp, clear days.

 



British Columbia Mountains

These photos were taken from the west side of Whidbey Island, just after sunrise.

The Skyline Marina area on Fidalgo Island is seen under the British Columbia mountains.

This photo was taken just south of what is known as Sunset Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island.

Salish Sea Mirage

The recent clear and cool weather caused an interesting early morning mirage.  This shot was taken from Libbey Beach on the west side of Whidbey Island.  To the north one could see what I think is part of the Coast Range of British Columbia, perhaps the Whistler or Pemberton area mountains.  They are around 160 miles away and are visible only on particularly clear days.

For this photo I looked a little more to the west.  With the mirage so prominent it is hard for me to identify exactly which of the San Juan Islands (or Vancouver Island) are in the scene.
I notice a mirage like this several times a year.  This is the first time I have been able to catch the mirage with the mountains so clear, however.

Whistler Peak to Peak Ride

During a recent stay in Whistler, B.C., we took the Peak to Peak gondola ride. It was a bit of a stormy day (we were hailed upon at one point - August). I captured this image of what I think to be Overlord Mountain. The ride is well worth the time and effort.