Thursday, November 26, 2009

Sky Watch

Have always enjoyed the large variety of weather vanes seen on so many rooftops around town. One of my favorites has been this weathered bronze biplane. Could only be made better if Snoopy were sitting in the cockpit with his red scarve and googles.

See many more skies from around the world today at Sky Watch Friday.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sunday Shadows

A rowing crew launches their craft as they make ready for an early morning workout on the bay.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Sunday Shadows

City sidewalks at day's end on Water Street.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Sky Watch - Stormy morning on the Strait

Sky watching on a sunny, but stormy day at North Beach in Port Townsend. The tanker seen here in the Strait of Juan de Fuca was approaching Admiralty Inlet for passage into Puget Sound waters.
A profusion of sky images from around the world can be found every week at Sky Watch Friday.

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who have left comments with good thoughts and prayers during my absence. Health issues do come along in life, but I'm happy to say things are looking good and I'm tickled to be getting back to blogging again. Looking forward to once again visiting all the great sites in our photo blogging community.

On another note - Nancy and I have spent the last three years living mostly in Port Townsend, but also in our home in Omaha, Nebraska. We are now settled back in Omaha and our return to the Pacific Northwest will be as often as possible. My plan is to continue posting to Port Townsend Daily Photo for a while as I begin a new blog featuring the heartland area of America around Omaha. Hope you will stop by from time to time. Click here to visit the beginnings of Omaha Lens.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Port Townsend gatheringplace Calendar

Each year about this time, the gatheringplace in Port Townsend publishes a wall calendar as one of its fund-raising activities. Artists from the area are invited to submit works for the project; this year's calendar features photography.

Here are a few words about this remarkable organization, taken from their website...
"gatheringplace, a privately funded nonprofit organization, provides enrichment activities for people with disabilities, encouraging each individual's creativity, independence, and self-expression. Our welcoming environment supports interaction and communication with our participants, community volunteers and staff. Engaged in art, crafts, music, fitness and exploring nature, we gain mutual understanding and appreciation, further enriching lives together."

The annual gatheringplace calendar is well supported in Port Townsend and the surrounding peninsula communities as well. I'm honored to have a couple photos included in the calendar this year from Port Townsend Daily Photo. It has been a pleasure to work with such great people.

Check here to view all the pages of the Port Townsend gatheringplace Calendar 2010.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Sunday Shadows

Door pull on old cannery building.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Sky Watch

" With the silver seas around us and the pale moon overhead and the look-out not a-looking and his pipe-bowl glowing red..." - John Masefield

Visit skies from around the world today at Sky Watch Friday.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

M is for Merrie Ellen

Port Townsend is home to a good-sized fleet of sailing craft of all sizes and shapes including several sleek and swift schooners oft seen around Puget Sound waters, but for me it's the work boats that have the most appeal. The old fishing schooner Merrie Ellen seen here rounding Point Hudson is as pretty and hardy a vessel as they come. The 107 foot gaff-rigged schooner was built in 1922 in Vancouver, Canada. Owner/Skipper John Holbert and his wife, Jill have taken years in restoring and refitting her for charter work. More about Merrie Ellen here.

The letter M is interpreted many different ways today over at Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Sunday Shadows

An early morning riser during Wooden Boat Festival plays a quiet tune on his fiddle before the day's activities get underway.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Sky Watch - Blue skies, a fair wind...

...and full sails. O the joy!

See a myriad of skies today from around the world at Sky Watch Friday.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Theme Day - Big Boat, Little Boat

Contrast is the theme today for the CDP blogging community. As in this photo, I like shooting high contrast water scenes enhanced by the early morning light. The added contrast in this case is the three man crew in their light rowing shell darting past the slumbering tall ship Lady Washington seen here in the foreground.
You may view many photo impressions on the contrast theme today from around the world. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants .

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Sunday Shadows

Adding to the pleasure of a ferry trip last summer was this young lady, playing beautifully on her violin. Seemingly unaware of other passengers, bathed in soft light from the window, she was lovely to see, as well as to hear.