Photos by Tag: ship

May 29th, 2024

The path less traveled

I encountered this gentleman at Ship Harbor, where he walked his paddleboard down the natural path and soon made his way parallel to the shoreline. His native home is Australia. A great demonstration of balance, strength … and a sense of Northwest adventure.

May 22nd, 2024

Jim Falk memorial request

Long-time Anacortes community leader James P. Falk passed away on May 3, 2024. He was 95 years old. According to Jim’s obituary, the WSU graduate served in Korea during the war. Jim retired after 33 years with Kaiser Aluminum in 1988 and eventually settled in Anacortes with his wife Ann. He played leadership roles in […]

March 20th, 2024

Shoreline walk, Mt. Baker backdrop

A shoreline walk on the west side of Anacortes is even more gratifying when shared with friends.

February 25th, 2024

Heron fly-by

Great blue heron heads from shore to trees at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) near the state ferry terminal in west Anacortes.

February 17th, 2024

Blue on blue: 2022

Great blue heron moves between pilings at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) on the west side of Anacortes. February 2022

February 4th, 2024

House finch at beach

I was excited recently to discover this house finch near the beach at Ship Harbor. Beautiful color and a song to boot…

September 27th, 2023

Resting place before rains come

Bunny curled up in sun-splashed area that will soon be covered with water. Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP)

September 19th, 2023

In and out

State ferry Kaleetan and a sister boat pass each other in the Guemes Channel, one on the way to the San Juans and the other on a return trip to Anacortes. State ferries are a beautiful element of the “scenery” here in this neck of the woods.

September 18th, 2023

Oystercatchers: May 2020

It was a great day. A number of oystercatchers arrived at the beach near the ferry terminal, content to have me photograph them as they moved along the shoreline, drinking occasionally from the fresh water coming from the bluff above. A beautiful bird!

April 24th, 2023

Sun and tide

Tide is out … and so is the sun! Ship Harbor in Anacortes, Monday afternoon.

April 18th, 2023

Big sky Anacortes

View from Ship Harbor beach looking east, Tuesday morning.

April 4th, 2023

Powell creates high profile art

Among my favorite pieces of public art in this area are “The Maiden of Deception Pass” at Rosario Beach and “Cormorant” at Ship Harbor Interpretive Preserve (SHIP) adjacent to the state ferry terminal. Both pieces were created by local artist Tracy Powell. To read more about Powell, click here.

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