Photos by Tag: Steve Berentson

March 17th, 2024

Perfect parking spot

Tanker “Polar Enterprise,” Mt. Baker, as viewed from Cap Sante.

March 15th, 2024

At long last! R Avenue re-opens

It will be a red letter day in Anacortes today (Friday, March 15) as R Avenue will be re-opened after several months of upgrades including a roundabout and curbs/gutters/sidewalks at several intersections. This exhaustive project started in early November of 2023, pushing traffic onto Commercial Avenue and other already-busy streets.

March 13th, 2024

Early morning sentinels

Cormorants perched in early morning light, Fidalgo Bay, September 2006.

March 12th, 2024

State ferry Samish to the rescue

Great job to the crew of the Washngton State Ferry Samish, who assisted in the rescue of six people and two dogs last weekend by Thatcher Pass. According to WSF, “Gale force winds had sent a wave over the bow of the distressed vessel, smashing the windshield, filling the cabin with water, and making the […]

March 6th, 2024

Marked drop in new housing in 2023

Even though city residents observed a notable level of new housing construction in 2023, statistics from the City of Anacortes report there was actually a sharp drop in the number of new housing permits. There was a total of just 36 new housing permits issued last year, compared to 134 in 2022. Much of the […]

March 5th, 2024

A true beauty

Mt. Baker as viewed from Whistle Lake Road in Anacortes.

February 28th, 2024

Art & function

This skylight in the foyer of Anacortes Library serves a dual purpose. Public art as well as a beautiful source of natural light.

February 25th, 2024

Cooper’s hawk on Fidalgo

Hawks are amazing. Deadly to their prey. Cooper’s hawk in a tree perch, Fidalgo Island.

February 23rd, 2024

Gold on blue, Fidalgo Bay

I invested some time with this goldeneye duck Thursday as he paddled the north side of the Fidalgo Bay trestle looking to go south. He eventually crossed under to join a couple of friends. A beautiful bird.

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 16th, 2024

Walking the dog, Northwest style

Just another sunny day in Anacortes! Pictured here are three dog walkers on the dock at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. Visible in the distance are a Foss tug and majestic Mt. Baker.

February 14th, 2024

With icing on top…

Mt. Baker in a particularly majestic moment, summit spotlighted by setting sun.

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