Hats Off Manette!

80 year old Manette Bridge in Bremerton, WA is being replaced. Each year that passes it becomes harder and harder to make a case for restoring rather than replacing things with special character. The cost and safety case that is. I get it, but still. Residents in the city of Tacoma, WA really dug their heels in to try and save the Murray Morgan bridge of the same vintage. They had a good deal of sentimental support in their court, as it carried the name of a wonderful local author and historian who died a few years ago. Still, no luck. Sad.

Well, hats off Manette, I'll miss your face.

Horseshoe Lake Marsh Area

In keeping with the reflective theme, but jumping seasons, here is a marsh area in an off channel of Horseshoe Lake. An image made last fall. It's a nice quiet area. Years and years ago a family of beavers dwelled near here. No more. When bigger homes began to develop around the lake the beavers either picked up stakes and headed for a better neighborhood, or...  I've always hoped the answer is the former and not the latter. 

Port Orchard Marina

This is part of the marina in the town of Port Orchard, another favorite place to take the camera out for a water stroll. I've posted images of many places along the Port Orchard shoreline over time. There are more areas of accessible still water woven throughout their marinas. Always a fun place to catch reflections and activity. And another Happy Friday to you!

Gig Harbor Peeks

Whether "watching" folks paddling out at early evening 

Or enjoying a morning peek

Gig Harbor bay provides me with some fun eye rest when visiting.

Have a great day!

I Understand, Just Can't Stop

If my postings of the sites from the Northern and 
Southern kitty-corners of WA start to bore you at this point, 
well, I understand, just can't stop. 

This is the time of year for oohing and aaahing. 

Letting summer sights imprint to retrieve in deepest winter

Appreciating deeply established roots

Finding the patterns that mingle

And following the light along it's chosen path 

Ever So Slowly the Seasons Go Round

Many of my favorite sights in Sequim 
are those that may vanish before I return. 

This old up hill shed on the grounds at the herb farm for one. 

Like humans, buildings seem to share the ability, 

though weathered, to show a stable face when needed. 

What we can't see is that the building 
now relies on it's face for that stability. 

Turned around, it's boards are taking leave.

Inside the shed another fleeting beauty rests. 

Made with love and care, it does it's job well. 

But it will grow weary from exposure and erode. 

Rust will track time here and the metals, 

once extracted from the earth, will return to it.

While ever so slowly the seasons go round, 

bringing the sights and colors that make each passing a pure delight. 
I woke this morning with THIS song playing over and over in my head.

Vacation Friday in Sequim

Vacation Friday took a turn. No trip to the movies, but instead a wonderful visit with my dear friends in Sequim, WA, where the lavender is in full bloom everywhere. Last years shots were a bit later in the season and many places had already sheared their plants. Love those shapes but it was fun to see all the color this season and OH MY the scents. There was much more to the day that I will be posting, but here is a taste of the late afternoon at this garden.