I decided to try something new. I joined a photowalk I found online that wandered a bit around the southern, more industrial section of Seattle. Since this part of town is south of the Seattle Kingdome, the sports arena for the Mariners and Seahawks, it is commonly refered to as SoDo (south of the dome).
The beauty of the rose flower and the threat of the rose thorn always come together.
After lots of eagles and herons eating fish, I thought you'd enjoy a few days of color from local places in Snohomish. These are some of the flowers from around our neighborhood in the spring of '24.
Even in the winter, there are trees that produce flowers, small though they are.
I went out with Seamus to walk the streets looking for a few good images. The subjects are never new but sometimes there is something fun to see.
It is always nice to find a 'May-December' kind of composition with fresh flowers framed by fallen leaves.
Today, I added the extension ring to the lens so I could get closer to things and bring you some smaller details.
As we reach the shank of the season, there are still colors and life to be found. This bee is still finding pollen to nourish him and the flowers and still bursting with color.
Sometimes a simple scene can warm the heart. These apples lying on the ground in the autumn sun spark many memories.
On a sunny afternoon (in September), I took a walk about the neighborhood to see hat I could see. Here is some of what I found.
Sometimes the best leaves are those that already left the tree and are curled up on the ground.
Near the end of the season, the colors and textures to be found around us changes. Above, it seems that this bush is holding a protest sign in an attempt to slow the season change.
I just love me some water beading up on a leaf and these Lady's Mantle really shine at doing this.
We took the dogs out for a walk several times this summer while the family were having a little time out together. Along th way, I found a few things to stop and photograph.
Exploring the world nearby has become a routine thing to do since the covid lockdowns. This means that going for walk to take pictures is a challenge since everything looks like it did the first 3 or 4 times I took the same picture. With care, however, I can find some old things to see afresh.
On a sunny day, sometimes the best place to take a photo is the deep shade where the shadows are less stark.
Today, I bring you the official debut of my new camera and lens. The Fuji X-T5 with the 16-55 mm zoom lens. With higher resolution than the X-H1 (40MP vs 26MP) and a better quality lens, it really feels like things have changed.
'Tis the season for cherries so, naturally, I needed to get a photo of a few.
