With summer vacation in the rear view mirror traffic is lighter again on local waters, beaches and trails. This is a south Fidalgo scene.
Solo kayaker strokes through kelp patch on smooth waters below Rosario Head.
Whether it’s a solo kayak trip or a San Juan Islands ferry adventure, summertime in the Northwest draws many to the water.
A kayaker paddles to join his friends at Bowman Bay, Fidalgo Island. Rosario Head in the distance.
I encountered this kayaker at Cranberry Lake this morning. I asked him if I could take his photo, and he said yes. He then identified himself as John O’Connell, a retired teacher in Washington State, now on his way to teach in Kasakhstan (central Asia, formerly a Soviet republic). Too early to retire, he said. […]
A weekend kayaker moves from shadows into light under Canoe Pass Bridge at Deception Pass.
A solo kayaker approaches the northwest bluff of Pass Island, which lies between Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. His plan was to pause for a few minutes to pump out water taken on during exercises in the Canoe Pass currents.
What a day! A visit to Rosario Beach felt just like a summer excursion. Lots of folks, from hikers and kayakers to picnickers and beach walkers. Sun on the face, clear blue skies. Bring it on!
I spotted the eagle first, and then a few minutes later noticed a kayaker approaching the rocks where it was perched. Kayaking and wildlife photography … a great combination! Gull Rock near Rosario.
This kayaker was interested in more than a quiet shoreline cruise. He paddled parallel to the waves and then abruptly turned into them. Up, and over! Then do it again. West Beach, Deception Pass State Park.
This was a fun shot. Could be a setup for a joke: “A sailboat skipper, a kayaker and a family of three on a paddleboard meet on the bay …” Bowman Bay, midday Monday.
Spring has sprung. And what a glorious couple of days it’s been! Collected here are a few photos of people celebrating the new season in their own way. Fresh air and fun on fantastic Fidalgo Island!