Rather than heading straight home after shooting some trout fishing photos, I opted for a brief adventure in the woods, taking Anacortes Community Forest Lands (ACFL) Trail 215 between Anacortes and Mt. Erie. Even though it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I encountered only two other hikers. I could have used a tripod as the ceiling of trees over the trail dramatically reduced the light … but the contrast of light and dark also provided some great opportunities. My favorite among these photos is the broad, green leaves back-lighted by the sunlight streaming in above.
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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