February 27, 2013
Today I went to the Central Seattle Public Library. It's been around in its current incarnation for several years now, but its Rem Koolhaus design, I found, has not lost its power to amaze.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Egg
February 26, 2013
I had decided today would be the first since last July 31 that I didn't take any photos. Nancy was sick and needed taking care of. It was all about priorities. But, after a visit to the doctor she's feeling much better and insisted there must be a photo taken today. And so, there is. I think this glowing, blown glass egg is lovely. It conjures up "2001: A Space Odyssey" sorts of thoughts. What do you suppose might come from such an egg?
I had decided today would be the first since last July 31 that I didn't take any photos. Nancy was sick and needed taking care of. It was all about priorities. But, after a visit to the doctor she's feeling much better and insisted there must be a photo taken today. And so, there is. I think this glowing, blown glass egg is lovely. It conjures up "2001: A Space Odyssey" sorts of thoughts. What do you suppose might come from such an egg?
Eagle with Chicks
February 25, 2013
Not so much when I took it, but when looking at it later this photo reminded me of nothing so much as a mother bird with her newborn chicks, some of which haven't quite gotten the hang of standing. By happy coincidence, the sculpture is named "The Eagle".
Monday, February 25, 2013
Peace
February 24, 2013
This fountain, with its Zen-like tranquility, is in the Waterfall Garden, built on the site of the original UPS office in Pioneer Square. The entire "Garden", with it's wall of water and rock, is a delightful refuge in a somewhat dodgy part of the city.
This fountain, with its Zen-like tranquility, is in the Waterfall Garden, built on the site of the original UPS office in Pioneer Square. The entire "Garden", with it's wall of water and rock, is a delightful refuge in a somewhat dodgy part of the city.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Seagull of Remembrance
February 23, 2013
It should be a dove, of course, a dove of remembrance perched here on the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Pioneer Square. But there were no doves in the vicinity, and I felt there was a lovely symmetry between the bird and the monument on which he stood. So, the seagull of remembrance it is, and in Seattle, city by the sea, that seems entirely appropriate.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Salmon Waves
February 22, 2013
At the fish ladder side of the Hiram M. Chittendon locks is this sculpture by Seattle artist Paul Sorey. It is meant to evoke the importance to us of water and of salmon and to celebrate the improvements made to the locks to enhance the survival of salmon making their way to the sea and back again. At night, apparently, blue LEDs create images of salmon traversing the locks. I need to go back at night.
Scary!
February 21, 2013
This fearsome dragon lives in a tree in the front yard of his creator, Dan Reeder, who turns out to be not only very talented but a very nice guy. Here's the link to his site: http://www.gourmetpapermache.com. For a good time, watch some of the videos, especially the "Newest Project" one.
I couldn't resist one more photo from the other direction. I'm sure the birds living in this bird house are deeply grateful the dragon is eternally looking the other way.
This fearsome dragon lives in a tree in the front yard of his creator, Dan Reeder, who turns out to be not only very talented but a very nice guy. Here's the link to his site: http://www.gourmetpapermache.com. For a good time, watch some of the videos, especially the "Newest Project" one.
I couldn't resist one more photo from the other direction. I'm sure the birds living in this bird house are deeply grateful the dragon is eternally looking the other way.
Koi Revisited
February 20, 2012
Some time back I published a photo of koi. Today I found myself back where they live and took a few more photos of them. They are beautiful.
Like Love and Marriage
February 19, 2013
Churches and colored windows just go together. Even the old Fort Lawton chapel, standing in faded dignity on Magnolia Bluff, has one. I found it striking, glowing like a jewel in the light of the setting sun.
Churches and colored windows just go together. Even the old Fort Lawton chapel, standing in faded dignity on Magnolia Bluff, has one. I found it striking, glowing like a jewel in the light of the setting sun.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Rest in Peace
February 18, 2013
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is lovely. It evokes, for me, the third act of "Our Town" in which the townspeople who have died rest for all eternity in the company of each other, separated from those they knew in life until those too die and join the ever swelling ranks of the dead.
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is lovely. It evokes, for me, the third act of "Our Town" in which the townspeople who have died rest for all eternity in the company of each other, separated from those they knew in life until those too die and join the ever swelling ranks of the dead.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Winter Color
February 17, 2013
If you just keep your eyes open, winter if filled with wonderful little surprises.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Locks
February 17, 2013
Like yesterday today was sunny, at least part of the time. But today, unlike yesterday, that was a good thing.
Like yesterday today was sunny, at least part of the time. But today, unlike yesterday, that was a good thing.
Friday, February 15, 2013
What a Difference a Day Makes
February 15, 2013
Actually, in this case it was more like three or four days. In any event today, having very little time to take a photo and being in the neighborhood of Green Lake, I attempted to reproduce a photo I had taken a few days ago of a composition I liked -- specifically, a trash can and a dock. Unfortunately, not only did I forget the perspective I had used before, but today was the only sunny day this month and the sun was very much in the wrong place. What I ended up with, after much digital manipulation and gnashing of teeth, is this:
but what I was looking for was this:
And so it goes.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Useful Beauty
February 14, 2013
The rose window, on the west wall of St. Mark's and at the front of the church, is not everyone's favorite piece of architecture. But to my mind it works and has the added advantage of making sunglasses no longer necessary for late afternoon services.
The rose window, on the west wall of St. Mark's and at the front of the church, is not everyone's favorite piece of architecture. But to my mind it works and has the added advantage of making sunglasses no longer necessary for late afternoon services.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Learning the Basics
February 13, 2013
Hopefully it's a good sign that "Potty Time with Elmo" is one of Alec's favorite books.
Hopefully it's a good sign that "Potty Time with Elmo" is one of Alec's favorite books.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Grow Dammit!
February 11, 2013
In this little garden, the only plants clearly taking the sign seriously are the highly invasive, infinitely obnoxious blueberry vines twining all around it. Might be time for a different sign.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thank you
February 10, 2013
I am so very thankful for people who not only think "Wow, wouldn't it be cool to have glowing, orange balls in that tree out front", but then actually go out and do it.
I am so very thankful for people who not only think "Wow, wouldn't it be cool to have glowing, orange balls in that tree out front", but then actually go out and do it.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Streetscape
February 9, 2013
One of the charming aspects of our part of Seattle is the fact that streets become stairways, or ridged paths, and vice-versa. Today's photo, for example, is of Jesse Ave. W.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Crew
February 8, 2013
Today's photo inspired me to do a bit of reading about UW rowing. According to Wikipedia, rowing at the University of Washington dates back to 1901. It is the most successful athletic program of any type at any university anywhere in the world having won twenty six national titles. In 1936, men's crew were undefeated national champions, world champions, and won gold at the olympic games in Germany. In 2012 the men won every event at the national championships. Go Dawgs!
Today's photo inspired me to do a bit of reading about UW rowing. According to Wikipedia, rowing at the University of Washington dates back to 1901. It is the most successful athletic program of any type at any university anywhere in the world having won twenty six national titles. In 1936, men's crew were undefeated national champions, world champions, and won gold at the olympic games in Germany. In 2012 the men won every event at the national championships. Go Dawgs!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Why?
February 5, 2013
In my imagination this poor desecrated tree reminds me of the Nike of Samothrace, or Winged Victory, statue in the Louvre only in this case, of course, lacking not only her arms and head but also her wings. In any case, I have to wonder why this little bit was left as testimony to what once was.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Optimism
February 4, 2013
It's only February, so our days are still, in general, short, cold, grey, and wet. None-the-less, like puppies, these chairs sit in front of our neighbors' house, all perky and indomitably optimistic.
It's only February, so our days are still, in general, short, cold, grey, and wet. None-the-less, like puppies, these chairs sit in front of our neighbors' house, all perky and indomitably optimistic.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Respite
February 2, 2013
Today we're back to typical, monotonous grey. On days like this I especially appreciate the touches of color thoughtfully and artfully placed by my wonderful wife to provide a bit of relief from winter's tedious monochrome.
Friday, February 1, 2013
He Ain't Heavy . . . .
February 1, 2013
For all I know the forked piece of wood, covered with moss and lichen, was cut from the very tree it supports. In my imagination, it does so without complaint.
For all I know the forked piece of wood, covered with moss and lichen, was cut from the very tree it supports. In my imagination, it does so without complaint.
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