Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Cormorants


3 (B & W)
Originally uploaded by doug_r
Though not uncommon in Puget Sound, when I lived in Oklahoma there were infrequent visitors and were locally known as "water turkeys". They were the scourge of bass fisherman since they were supposed to be able to clean out a small lake in just a few days.

My Hometown


Seattle Summer Dawn
Originally uploaded by doug_r

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Rust



Originally uploaded by doug_r
Hubs and spokes of an old steam tractor found on a farm in May Valley Washington.

Cedar


Cedar
Originally uploaded by doug_r
A detail of a very old cedar along Issaquah Hobart road.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Snoqualmie Falls


Snoqualmie Falls
Originally uploaded by doug_r
This is how the falls typically looks. It's higher than Niagra Falls and not as broad but very impressive in spate.

Taken on 21 Feb 2006.

Friday, July 13, 2007

Unrolling (Black & White)


Unrolling (Black & White)
Originally uploaded by doug_r
An Asiatic Lily just opening out of the bud. The stamens unrolling around the pistil looked like elongaged hands to me. Not bad in color either.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

High Summer


High Summer
Originally uploaded by doug_r
It's mid-summer now: a grand, if hot, time of year.

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Centaurea


Centaurea
Originally uploaded by doug_r
Blooming in the home gardens just now. The cobalt blue against the golden foliage is just *amazing*

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

New Growth


New Growth
Originally uploaded by doug_r

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Sea Holly


Sea Holly
Originally uploaded by doug_r