Trip to the Past
She looks like a grand old lady of the sea, but this vessel was actually built in 1984 as a replica of early 1900s coastal steamers. She was purchased and refurbished by Un-Cruise in 2013, and is decorated with a Victorian theme. I’d love to sail on her some day. Gotta find me a winning Lotto ticket!
Photo taken at Fishermen’s Terminal in April 2016 and posted for Cee’s B&W Challenge with the theme of large subjects.
Old Brick Mill
Old Brick Mill near Ellensburg, Washington. Built in 1879. (Now a private residence.) Posted for Cee’s B&W Challenge with the theme “older than 50 years.”
Gadwall
Gadwalls are common year-round residents in the Puget Sound region now, but the birds originated in the Midwestern prairies, and the first Washington nests weren’t reported until the 1960s. A perfect example of how human activity (the spread of Eurasion milfoil and reduction of coniferous forests in this case) can significantly affect the range of species of wildlife.
Gadwalls are dabbling ducks like mallards, but will also occasionally dive. Though a drab duck, I think the males in breeding plumage, like this one, are rather dapper looking.
Photo taken at Matthews Beach in March 2016.
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