Photos by Tag: berentson

March 31st, 2021

Hanging out at Deception Pass

Contract workers continued work at Deception Pass Bridge today, preparing support structure for wraps that will be hung before chipping and sandblasting begins on the steel span. These images include workers at north and south ends of the bridge, about 180 feet above the water. The project requires closure to one lane from time to […]

March 29th, 2021

Windstorm at Gull Rock

Waves crash against massive rocks between Rosario and Bowman bays.

March 28th, 2021

Driftwood delivery

If you look closely you will discover many large logs being carried by waves hitting Rosario Beach. Much of this “driftwood” will take up temporary residence on the shoreline.

March 27th, 2021

Dunes area photo album

It is an extraordinary neighborhood: the dunes area between the ocean and lake at Deception Pass State Park. This area is located south of the West Beach restrooms. Surf on one side, fresh lake water on the other.

March 26th, 2021

Making himself known

A hooded merganser “stands up” in a pond at Weaverling Spit on Fidalgo Island.

February 28th, 2021

Ship Harbor wetlands: 2004

Ship Harbor wetlands, February 2004, as viewed from ferry terminal staging area. Residential construction prep visible on the hills above. This area became Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP), with beach access and features including boardwalk and interpretive signage.

February 23rd, 2021

Park forest suffers casualties

Last week’s snow and subsequent rain caused damage resulting in the temporary closure of Deception Pass State Park. This massive Douglas Fir downed in the parking lot of North Beach demonstrates just one of the cleanup challenges facing the park crew. Countless boughs and branches litter trails and forest floor. The main park is open […]

February 21st, 2021

Guemes Channel dockhouse: 2006

Evidence that I have dabbled with art effects before. Dock house on Guemes Channel, October 2006, with watercolor effect.

February 21st, 2021

Progress on “A” Dock

Construction continues on “A” Dock at Cap Sante Marina, as viewed from Cap Sante Saturday morning, February 21. This dock is otherwise known as the commercial dock. Among those who utilize the dock are Island Adventures and the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC). The marina is owned and operated by the Port of Anacortes.

February 20th, 2021

Foul weather race & cruise

Scenes from the Anacortes Yacht Club’s Girts Rekevics Foul Weather Race & Cruise. Saturday, February 20, to Friday Harbor and back. About two dozen sailing crews from around the region. Photos from Guemes Ferry terminal area, Guemes Trail.

February 18th, 2021

Heron in morning light

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect morning in terms of natural light. This photograph features a Great Blue Heron flying from pilings to wetland, Cypress Island in the background.