Nation's Holiday

We celebrated our nation's day of independence with sandwiches and swimming at the lake and once darkness came and fabulous fireworks show put on by all our neighbors surrounding the lake.  I quickly realized that I still have a lot to learn about fireworks photography, so I set down my camera and just enjoyed the night.  I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th.

1892 Icon

The top clocktower of the old City Hall, which has been home to the Whatcom Museum since 1941.  You can read about it's history here.



Unusual Model

This little fellow was a great model for me for quite a long time.  I was able to get several shots from different angles and distances before he finally decided he'd had enough and flew off.  This was my favorite shot.

Skywatch Friday: Turbine

This massive turbine from the Rocky Reach Dam was on display near the playground.

 

Waiting for Spring

Blue sky can be seen through the branches of a tree waiting for spring.  Today might be the first official day of spring, but this tree sure doesn't realize it yet.



Crisp

It's hard to complain about a little more snow when morning looks like this.

Skywatch Friday: Gulls Just Wanna Have Sun

Q: How does one tell when LizziViggi is doing a guest post?

A: When the title is a very, very bad pun.

Happy Skywatch Friday, everyone!

Skywatch Friday: Go Fly a Kite

Skywatch Friday: Hovander Tower

Skywatch Friday: Escape!

The balloon says "Whee! I'm freeeeee!"

Skywatch Friday: Scouring the Skies

scouring skies

with featherduster wings

she sweeps up clutter

when she spring cleans

like mice

and other small things

Doting Parent

This stately mother/father is always somewhere nearby her/his nest at the edge of Whatcom Falls Park. This was taken across the street at Bloedel Donovan Park-- still within an eagle-eyed view of her/his babies.

Skywatch Friday: At the Playground

Blue sky beyond a children's chain-link ladder at Roosevelt Elementary School.

Camouflage

Mount Rainier hides amongst the clouds near Bonney Lake, Washington.

Skywatch Friday: Bubble Blue

If only Glinda the Good Witch were in this magic bubble.

Our Japanese friends are in our hearts this morning.

Skywatch Friday: Blue Sky Over Train

Skywatch Friday: Old City Hall and Blue Sky

Ah, the blue skies and (mostly) leafy trees of a month ago. I miss them already!

You'll be happy to know I got my days straight today. It's Thursday, right?

Weekend Reflections: Crow's Nest

Only the slightest ripple in the water disturbs this crow's reflection.

Colorful Kayaks

Clustered, vibrant kayaks,

a vivid three-tone rainbow

against the blue summer sky.

Skywatch Friday: Baker Backed by Blue

I'm certainly not going to complain about finally getting some blue skies! Still, cloudless blue skies aren't very photographable. Here's a mountain in front of it, which makes it a little more interesting.

See other blue skies here.