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Twilight on the ferry heading back from San Juan Island to Anacortes, Washington. I don't know what island this is, but I do think it is a fitting shot for the last day of 2009. Have a great New Years Eve.

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view looking south and slightly east from American Camp on San Juan Island. I shot this through my sunglasses in an attempt to get the moon to show up a little clearer. For some reason it makes me think of Africa.

PS...today is my birthday. Have some cake.

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A view from American Camp on San Juan Island looking southwest. In the distance is Mt. Baker and the next island over is Lopez Island.

EDIT - my apologies, this view is looking EAST towards Mt. Baker, not west.

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this is the view looking southwest from American Camp on San Juan Island. American Camp is the site of the American fort that existed here about 100 years ago. There is only one building left. English Camp is on the opposite end of the island. The mountains in the distance are part of the Olympic range on the Olympic Peninsula.

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The Yaquina Bay Bridge, in Newport Oregon.

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sun setting near Knox Butte, outside Albany, Oregon. During this time of year, the fog rolls in near sunset and doesn't burn off until the next afternoon.

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my nephew on Gleneden beach, Oregon. My sister and her family are far away on Christmas, so I am posting this happy memory from last summer. Merry Christmas everyone.

Interruption

I apologize for the gap in posts. I will be back starting tomorrow at some point.

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Snowberries (I think). San Juan Island, Washington.

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the lighthouse at Lime Kiln Point, shot between two madrona trees. Madronas have curiously red skin that shows through bark that peels easily back

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moss on a rock, San Juan Island, Washington

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the lighthouse at Lime Kiln State Park, San Juan Island, Washington. I actually shot this through my sunglasses to get the effect I wanted.

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Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. It was the first park I have ever been in where you are actively encouraged to put yourself in danger for a picnic. There are no handrailings along the trails, which skirt the very edge of the rocks, and as you can see from this picture, the picnic tables are right out there on the rocks. These are at the base of a lighthouse, which is behind the photographer.

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boat with sails furled, Strait of Juan de Fuca between Anacortes and San Juan Island, Washington.

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on the ferry between Anacortes and San Juan Island. During this time of year, the sun never gets very high above the horizon. This was taken between 10:00 and 10:30 in the morning.

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islands in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Anacortes and San Juan Island, Washington.

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the back of the ferry between Anacortes and San Juan Island on a gorgeous fall day.

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the Strait of Juan de Fuca is a deep channel filled with seawater. The tops of the mountains stick out of the water and create straight-sided islands scattered throughout the area.

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sun through the clouds on the ferry between Anacortes and San Juan Island, Washington.

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these four kayaks are set to be launched from the back of a ferry going to San Juan Island, Washington. Sea kayaking is a popular sport around the islands in the area, although it takes some very warm clothing and some serious waterproofing to do so.

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water churning off the back of a ferry, on the trip between Anacortes and San Juan Island, Washington.

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a downtown fountain in Kent, Washington. At night the fountain lights up with different colors and it is absoutely beautiful.

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seen at a Thai restaurant in Renton, Washington. I don't think it was part of the menu...but I didn't ask.