Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
Here’s a re-post of a favorite shot from 2014. This is from the couples competition at the Clallam County Fair’s logging show. The couple shown is in a race against time to saw a round off the log between them. I like the action. And it seems like a metaphor for so many crazy moments in a marriage.
It was grey yesterday morning, but it was also very clear. That meant the snow on the peaks of the Olympic Mountains stood brightly against the steely sky.
We’ve begun seeing eagles again. I watched two from my kitchen window the other day as they rode thermals and soared lazy circles in the sky. I can think of exciting entertainment worth seeing but a free show like that? Truly makes my heart go pitter pat.
This collage is from a series of shots I took of a young eagle I saw last year. It was a personal highlight from 2014.
Unlike some parts of Washington state, Sequim doesn’t get lots and lots of rain. Seattle, for instance, got 48.5 inches of rain last year. And Forks, in the rain forest and a wetness epicenter, got 107.10 inches. Sequim? We got 17.88 inches. And some nice rainbows. What’s not to like?
Happy New Year!
The photo challenge today for City Daily Photo participants is “Photo of the Year.” Mine captures a winter view of one of my favorite walking spots at Dungeness Recreation Area. I have a few other favorites I’ll show you in coming days.
Click here to see shots that other photographers from around the world have chosen as their Photo of the Year.
Ok. I’ll admit to cheap metaphor, especially on the last day of 2014. But I like sunsets. And as the days got shorter and shorter it seemed like they were rolling around mighty fast this month. Get up, have breakfast. Do stuff. Have lunch. What? The sun’s setting already??
Goodbye, 2014!
And now it’s time for resolutions to welcome in a new year. I think I’ll work on getting up a little earlier. Try to see more daylight before the next sunset rolls around. How about you? What’s on your list?
There’s always something that could readily be edited from a year’s events. I can easily think of a few. But all in all 2014 has been a fun ride.
This photo is a repost from last summer’s Clallam County Fair.