Photos by Tag: Steve Berentson

Resting place before rains come

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

First Friday Artwalk October 6

Area galleries in Anacortes invite the public to join in the First Friday Artwalk on Friday, October 6 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Participants in the Artwalk include: 404 Commercial Ave., MoonWater Arts Stop by MoonWater Arts & Joanie Schwartz Glass to experience a curated line of hand created wares from local and national […]

Oyster Run rolls for 40th year

Oyster Run Anacortes 2023 drew thousands despite some Saturday and Sunday rain. This year marked the 40th anniversary of the regional event. As usual, Sunday’s downtown crowd included not only bikers but people who found their way to Commercial Avenue and side streets to enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the gathering. Business was […]

Whitney celebrates: June 2007

I don’t recall details. My records simply label this outdoor event at Whitney Elementary School a “celebration.” Lots of music featuring not only students but teachers and administrators. And then there was the unveiling of a mural featuring the Whitney Dragon! Look close for familiar faces. June 15, 2007

Oyster Run: 2008

Who among us has not seen (and heard!) the thousands of bikes associated with the annual Oyster Run motorcycle event in Anacortes? These shots are from September 2008. The Oyster Run is scheduled this year on Sunday, September 24. 40th anniversary! Click here for details.

Kiteboarding Padilla Bay

Spectators lined up quickly when this kiteboarder stepped into the water off of the beach at Bay View State Park.

Winter sun: January 2013

Historic New Wilson Hotel in downtown Anacortes. “Annie Curtis” art illuminated by the morning sun.

‘We otter be moving along!’

River otter family moves upland from shoreline at Bowman Bay. August 2021.

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.

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!

Tunnel to dunes

I love this area of Deceeption Pass State Park. There is a winding paved pathway (ADA standards) between Cranberry Lake and the dunes area of West Beach. Trees and vegetation give the trail a tunnel effect. There is an eagle’s nest in the neighborhood and although I’ve never seen one, there is evidence of a […]

Racing on Fidalgo