Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
We were hanging out in the yard when we heard buzzing off in the distance. First two, then three…five! of these colorful wings appeared in the sky. And they were headed in our direction.
They never grouped up and flew in a formation but to our delight they flew almost overhead. These two seemed to stay close to each other.
I’m not sure what they’re called. They look as if they’re powered by a big box fan behind the rider and they sound like over-amped mosquitoes.
Like other City Daily Photo bloggers, I’ve been on the lookout for something to post for our September theme: Curiosities. This sculpture in Port Townsend caught my eye on Friday. But I’ve decided it’s more art than curiosity.
I like that at its base it has the look of an alien being.
Port Townsend, an hour’s drive from Sequim, is a fun day trip. I always find something interesting there. Yesterday I spotted this cute little Morris Minor Traveller parked on Water Street. This model of the English motor car was introduced in 1952. It looks to me like a cousin to the U.S. “Woodie.” I particularly like its painted window.
This is a window in a bunker at Fort Flagler State Park last week. I liked the strong shadow under it but wasn’t so impressed when I got it home. So I fooled around with it in Photoshop until it hummed a happier tune.
Yesterday’s berries were easy for me to identify. Today’s are another story. I took these shots earlier this summer along a trail at Fort Flagler but I’ve seen them around Sequim, too. I thought I could bring the photo home and paw through a native plant book to figure out what they are. No such luck.
I’ve eliminated bunchberries, honeysuckle, and bitter cherry and I’m no closer to knowing. This shot was taken in July. Does anyone have any ideas? They’re mighty pretty.
Last May I posted a picture of blackberry blossoms here. Here are some blackberries as they become the finished product. The local native blackberries are smaller than these but most berry pickers aren’t going to quibble when they find a vine full of ripe blackberries.
Need guidance on what to pick? The black ones. And if you have to yank to get it off the vine you’re picking too soon. Should you forget to watch for thorns the plant will promptly remind you.
I spent a little time in the Port Townsend boatyards last week and noticed this boat. Sailboats usually look so sleek in the water it’s easy to forget how much of the boat is below the waterline.