Sometimes, when I’m able to get to the river at dawn, I’m rewarded with the simple pleasure of watching the river awaken.
Mussels On The Beach
The beaches of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula tend to be rockier and much colder than those on the East Coast of the United States. But if you enjoy walking along the coast they provide some great opportunities to explore.
A Simple Gift Over The Gunwale
Looking over the gunwale of my canoe I’m struck by the peace, quiet and stillness of the scene. My paddle, the clouds, trees and even power lines are all clearly visible in the slow, calm water just inches below me. Continue reading “A Simple Gift Over The Gunwale”
Great Blue In Flight
Great Blue Herons are such a common sight along the banks of the James River in Richmond, Virginia. They really are part of the river itself. In fact when I don’t see any it feels like something is wrong. Continue reading “Great Blue In Flight”
Stalking Dragonflies
Floating past a log in the the middle of the James River, I noticed this immature Green Heron. At first I thought it was funny the heron wasn’t perched on the end of the log waiting for a small fish to swim by.
MoPOP Black And White
If you’re ever in Seattle, Washington make sure you visit the Museum Of Popular Culture (MoPOP). It is located right across the street from the Space Needle.
Green June Beetle
This week’s photo challenge is Ooh, Shiny! The concept is to photograph something that distracts you.
Building A Cairn
The smooth, flat rocks on this Washington beach were prefect for stacking into cairns.
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Emerging Dragonfly
Dragonflies spend most of their lives, sometimes years, in the nymph stage. During that time they live in the water and feed on other insects and even small fish and tadpoles.
A Light In The Darkness
“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.”
-Anne Frank
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