What Do You See?

February 3rd, 2009

As we move through life, it is easy to place watchful eyes on everything around us, from the clothes others wear, to decisions others make in their lives. How easy it is to criticize and ridicule. However, how often do we turn those watchful eyes on our own thoughts, actions, or decisions? I was on a train and snapped this shot with the fading light.

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Mr. Red Bench

September 28th, 2009


Walking through the streets of Seattle, sometimes its wonderful to walk through the side streets and poke you head through little niches and enclaves and see what is there. Today, I knew what I wanted to do as soon as I saw this bench. On a little stoop leading to a doctors office surrounded by old brick sat this comfortable looking red bench!

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Lake...Rainer?

March 9th, 2009

After a couple well needed days off I figured it time to draw on my pool of pictures from this last week. I saw this couple there and thought, " What a great way to spend your lunch". Mt. Rainer as the background, and Lake Washington as the water mid-ground.

Great Day for Music

March 3rd, 2009

With the surprisingly warm weather, it was a nice twist to the day to have the sunshine out and about. This little girl and her mom stopped to listen to the sounds of one of the Pikes Place Market performers

Caution: Sunset

February 20th, 2009

On this glorious February day, I caught this shot and thought it rather comical.

Secret Garden

February 18th, 2009

In the midst of growth and urban sprawl, there is peace to be found between the hallowed steel buildings. This is one of those many hard to find places, which are very WORTH finding.

One look

Februay 16th, 2009

Simple.

Time For School

February 15th, 2009

Today is a Sunday, however, I caught this picture and new what I wanted to do with it immediately. I do not normally post any edited pictures, until today. This school bus drove into the frame, and i was made at first, however after viewing the picture it definitely stood out. Enjoy!

Love

February 14th, 2009

Spending today with someone you love is important, however, I have never understood the important commercialization of a day. Why can't I make the woman I love feel that way every day of they year, instead of just one?

Off the soap box, a little store getting their final sale out before the big V day.

A Giant...

February 10th, 2009

Seeing the tail section of a Boeing 747 can hurriedly apply perception to ones life. Having a chance to take a visit to the Future of Flight and Aviation at the Boeing plant in Everett, Wa was a dream come true for me. I have always loved planes, and wanted to fly since I can remember. However, being a teacher was in my genes and were my path took me. I still yearn for the skies, and taking the tour was mind boggling. This shot sums up the tour for me.

Love Is In the Air

February 9th, 2009

What a wonderful day for a walk! A short turn from the drainage pipe and the colored steps, is a spectacular door of the north side of Post Alley lays way to a spectacular view of a growing Seattle skyline. Can't help but notice the Irish pride being displayed in a city not necessarily known for its large Irish immigrants.

Walking Bridge

February 6th, 2009

Bridges are a natural framework for pictures it seams. I am no exception. This bridge takes you into the Washington Park Arboretum, and has become one of my new favorite places to visit. On this morning the fog was heavy, but lifted for a moment of clarity as I was able to quickly snap this picture.

Framed

February 5th, 2009

I was unable to get out and about today so thought I would use a picture I took the other weekend up at the falls. Its wonderful when you can take a naturally framed shot and don't have to tell someone not to move until you get the right picture.

Walking

February 2nd, 2009

Walking into the light, is something we all dream about, well, maybe not necessarily dream about, but possibly fear. However, this walker is not concerned with walking into the light at the end of this tunnel.

Vespa in Seattle

February 1st, 2009

Wonderful Pike's Place Market, shows off its true colors when the sun comes out. A local coffee shop visitor, allowed me to photography his Vespa, as he talked on the phone before he headed out.

Up Up and.... Gone?

January 30th, 2009

The Columbia Tower seems to disappear in the morning fog, which miraculously burned off as the day wore on.

Blue Lagoon?

January 30th, 2009

It seems as if this Blue Heron knew the shutter was about to close on him, as he quickly turned right before this picture, offering himself in a complete silhouette against a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains.

Wanted: Warm Chaps

January 29th, 2009

A bench is something which is always calling, if not to you, then to someone, wanting someone to sit, think, ponder, observe, watch, listen, talk.... see everything which it sees daily. Well, I must admit this bench has a great view. Although it is the dead of winter and the tree ahead looks rather dapper, the thought of an early spring bloom keeps this bench on its, hinges.

Calming Effect

January 28th, 2009

After a trying beginning to the week I just needed a picture which had a calming effect. Looking for something to look towards a brighter future.In this picture, literally a brighter future. Enjoy!

Lone Fighter

January 27th, 2009

On a day which allowed me to view more birds in one particular park then I ever had the privilage of seeing before, there stood a lone American-Robin, who was by no means camera shy. He kept fluttering for attention and hoping around toward me as I turned away. If you look closely you can see him almost smiling.