Sunrise along Edison Slough

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Andy Porter

Edison is a small town in NW Washington, not far from Puget Sound. Located in Skagit County, Edison is just north of the town, Bow, along Chuckanut Drive. Heading west, passing through town the Bayview-Edison Road zig-zags and soon comes to a cause-way type bridge over the slough.

Here is a series of images from sunrise, 11/23/2013 from both sides of the bridge. Here is a barn along the way, on Farm To Market Road…

These next 4 images are from just before the sun crested the horizon…

Once the morning sun’s rays arrived the scene changed, adding an entirely different light…

Walking back and forth along the top of the bridge there is a lot to capture!

These next two images are of the same boat, from opposite sides.

Crossing the road and looking south west here is the view of water.

Point of the Arches and Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Andy Porter

I have camped at many places. Sometimes you find a spot with such beauty, such a personality that you fall in love.

Point of the Arches is one of those places for me. When the tide is out the beach stretches beyond the sea stacks. Wandering among the tide pools, excited to see what’s next, I am astounded at how much things change each time I visit, yet stay the same.

The sound of the waves, first muted and now roaring create a soundtrack that calms and thrills. The gulls and wind add their parts to the symphony.

A fire at night and the feel of sand and smoke.

The stars and darkness crashing.

Perched on the edge. Taking it all in.

Boats

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Andy Porter

These boats are deserted, moored and docked along a small inlet from Samish Bay, part of Puget Sound in Skagit County, Washington.

Cypress Island

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Andy Porter

Visited Cypress Island this weekend. Took a few shots of the sun, moon and stars. Oh, and water and a few boats, too.

Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Andy Porter

Bellingham on Dwellable

Morning at Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Andy Porter

Seagulls greeting the morning

Washington Park, Anacortes

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Andy Porter

Washington Park, Anacortes

Washington Park, Anacortes

First Beach, Olympic Coast

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Andy Porter

The pacific coast along the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State has several magnificent beaches. The weather is often unsettled and dramatic. Clouds and wind, crashing waves and stormy seas, its a feast for the senses.

There are several Native American towns there on the coast, Neah Bay to the north and La Push further south, west of the town of Forks. Both have resorts run by the local tribes where you can rent rooms and cabins and enjoy the scenery.

First Beach is part of the La Push Resort. The wide, arcing beach is capped at both ends by towering sea stacks.

It’s a photographers dream!

First Beach Reflection