It’s been chilly in Seattle the last few weeks with temperatures in the mid-twenties. Cold days mean glorious morning light so I’ve been bundling up and heading out.
Ice on a puddle.
Seward Park
Still water
Brilliant sunrise
Golden
Too early to play.
Cracked ice
Once the sun has risen I like to take a morning walk going west along the Lake Washington shore path; catching the light coming through the trees and reflecting off the water.
Fall
Sun breaking through the fog.
Mist blurring the edge of water and sky.
Still water at Mt. Baker Beach.
Morning crows
Walking before dawn is like opening a geode; you never know whether the sky will burst into glowing color or a steel grey sky will simply slowly change to a lighter hue.
Time permitting, my favorite thing to do is head east along the Lake Washington path towards Seward Park and catch the sun rising over Mt. Rainier and a glowing lake.
Here are some morning walk photos.
Lights cut through the mist next to the lake.
Rowers near the Mt. Baker boating center.
This tree is now gone but graced the curve for years.
Sunrise on a foggy morning.
Walking the inner old-growth path.
Near the marina.
Glowing lake on the morning of the winter solstice.
A rare snowy morning.
Sun through the mist on a fall morning walking the loop around Seward.
A crow against the rising sun.
Receding trees
A former military base the park is now heaven for photographers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Lighthouse
Political commentary
Shore trail
Spencer Island is part of the Snohomish River estuary. The walk starts near the sewage plant but it rapidly improves once you get deeper into the park.
Fog
Crisp reflections
Mist
Alfred’s parents live in Bar Harbor so we visit there fairly frequently. The photo ops are amazing!
Compass Harbor
View from the Bar Harbor Inn
On the high seas!
Echo Lake
Shore
The Margaret Todd
Shore Path
Maine coast
Thuya Gardens
Eagle Lake
While studying at the UW I often took study breaks and wandered around the campus and the nearby Washington Park Arboretum taking pictures.
Canoes at the Aquatic Center
Cherry blossoms on the quad at UW
Sunset near the health sciences building
Trees at the Arboretum
Lake Washington
Blue Heron
I love getting up before dawn and heading to the Leschi dock to catch the sunrise.
Kayaking into the rising sun.
Dock in the fall.
I-90 Bridge
Couple on the dock
Flying geese
Each time I visit Lake Wenatchee the light and clouds are different. This most recent trip was filled with rainbows.
On the road to the lake from Leavenworth.
This buck stopped to watch me so I took his picture.
Gathering clouds
More rainbows
Clouds and light after the rain.
Clear waters
Taking pictures in the fall is heaven; fog, brightly colored fall leaves and reflecting puddles showing brooding clouds.
Oak
Washington Park Arboretum
Brilliant colors
Fall leaves at Gonzaga University in Spokane.
Frozen leaf at the Washington State Arboretum
Maple leaf
Glistening