Category Archives: animals

Early Bird

Gull takes a dawn walk on a pebbly beach at Hood Canal, Washington State.

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Birds and a Wire

A few shots from a recent stop at Jarrell Cove State Park northeast of Shelton, Washington.   This eagle and I surprised each other; I was just able to capture one shot before it took flight for some quieter space. … Continue reading

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Put Me in the Zoo (for an afternoon)

One of my favorite books as a kid was Put Me in the Zoo, and I joked about that on my way to the Point Defiance Zoo today. The premise, of course, is that this odd leopard who can juggle … Continue reading

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Best Friend, Afloat

I once lived in a place where I regularly saw a woman who would ride her bike with her medium-sized dog. Not trotting alongside, but riding in a bag thrown over her shoulder, with just his head poking out watching … Continue reading

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Fuzzy Aliens

Alpacas are odd-looking creatures. There, I said it. Cute, but odd-looking. This alien species imported from South America is valued for its fine hair. Unfortunately, not all alpacas are highly valued, and some end up at organizations like Cross Creek … Continue reading

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Sun-Fueled Bliss

Solar power may be an alternative energy to some, but it’s essential to others. Cat soaks up the afternoon sunshine, providing a lovely study of light and shadow. (1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 220)

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