Photos by Tag: Anacortes

Weeknight sunset

I took the hint Monday night, headed for the west side of the island tonight. Morning or evening light — this island is an incredible place to call home.

Forest fern

In the cool and dark of an Anacortes forest, Spring light shoots through the trees to illuminate and incubate new growth.

Finds on a forest floor

  A hike on a neighborhood trail today yielded new images for my forest “gallery.” Mushrooms, wildflowers, ferns. I heard a couple of woodpeckers, but did not see them. An owl, too. Again, unseen. Spring sun, rising temperatures are bringing beautiful changes each day.

Roundabout progress

Work continues on the SHIP roundabout, Oakes Avenue. This window shot was taken on the way from Ship Harbor heading back to the downtown area.  

Winged friends on shoreline

What a wonderful adventure! My solo walk at Ship Harbor turned into a hike to wetlands, those exposed on the shoreline and those tucked away near the state ferry terminal. I saw one eagle, one bunny and MANY birds. All shapes and sizes, from hummingbird and kingfisher to blue heron and Canada goose. Many plants […]

Mt. Baker through the trees

A late morning view of Mt. Baker from a shoreline trail near the state ferry terminal.

Neil Armstrong namesake: 2014 launch

I like this shot of the bow of the “Neil Armstrong,” a research vessel built by our own Dakota Creek Industries. For details, click on link.

Supermoon puts on a show

First of three supermoons that will appear this year. As viewed Tuesday, April 7 from Anacortes.

Majestic Inn expansion: Spring 2013

Pink blossoms testify to the season. March 15, 2013, when the Majestic Inn & Spa embarked on an expansion project.

Light and shadows on bay

A sailboat leaves Cap Sante Marina, motoring across Fidalgo Bay to a Spring 2016 adventure.

First trillium of season on forest trail

Navy change of command goes online

Today we enjoyed “virtually” a traditional U.S. Navy change of command ceremony involving our friend, Adam Green of Anacortes. Given the meeting restrictions mandated in response to the coronavirus pandemic, this Navy air squadron event was videotaped and posted online. Onsite attendance, usually dozens including squadron members, was restricted to two families and a handful […]