Park Painter
When I was at Commodore Park in June several men were scattered around with their easels painting. I asked if they were taking a class and was told no, they are friends who get together every month or two at different locations around Seattle to enjoy their painting hobby. I thought that was pretty cool. (I’ve seen painters all around Volunteer Park on one of my visits there also.)
I don’t often photograph people (aside from family snapshots), but as I was leaving for the day this gentleman was starting to pack up and I asked if I could take his photo with his paintings. He happily agreed. Posted for Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge (but not implying this nice man is an oddball!).
Cruising the Lakes
The Islander was built in 1945 (primarily by women because so many men were off to war) to navigate the Great Lakes. In 1971 she sailed through the Panama Canal to the Pacific Northwest where she still cruises around lakes, though much smaller ones.
Here she is sailing from Lake Washington to Lake Union via the Ship Canal in Seattle, passing under the University Bridge. Photo taken from North Passage Point Park in July 2015. Posted for Cee’s B&W Challenge with the topic of things with engines or motors.
Scolding Squirrel
I live on a street that is completely lined on both sides with apartment and condominium buildings, so it’s not what you’d consider a wildlife haven. Yet nature is adaptable and persistent. Gray squirrels don’t seem to care there’s only a narrow strip of trees, one tree deep, between the buildings and street in which to live out their furry little lives. They romp, frolic, eat, and mate here.
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