Photos by Tag: ferns
Head-down hiking
I love blue skies, but I learned long ago that in order to really enjoy the wonders of the Pacific Northwest, you must be willing to venture out on gray days too. In fact, gray days present special opportunities for the photographer, not the least of which is even light without shadows. On my Wednesday […]
Ferns illuminated
Morning light on ferns, Fidalgo Island shoreline.
Forest textures, early May
Another wonderful hike in the Anacortes Community Forest. Today, Trail 300, including a stretch on private property. Thanks to those who allow the trail to pass through their land.
Light in the forest
It is always a good idea to take a forest walk, but my Sunday adventure was particularly rewarding during this time of trauma associated with the international coronavirus epidemic. I met one other hiker on the way in. We talked briefly with no mention of the virus. On the way to my car I passed […]
Northwest textures
Once lush ferns in west Anacortes wetland “lie down” in winter. Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP).
Emerging
It appears as though this piece of garden sculpture is pushing its way through a family of ferns, but the reality is the ferns have surrounded the static artpiece. Quite a contrast in colors, textures.
Cedars by the sea
This photograph of a stand of cedars on Biz Point really needs an audio element. Ferns grow heavy at the base of the trees because there is a creek running through on its way to the sea. Serene is the word that comes to mind…