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Young Doe and Woodpile

Young Doe and Woodpile

We live in Port Townsend, a victorian seaport known not only for its amazing scenery and old victorian buildings but also for its deer. Loved by many, disliked by some, they roam the beaches, streets and yards. We have several small herds that frequent our little patch of woods. Some come for water from the […]

Luminosity – Peonies

This glorious, old-time classic is thriving this year. It seems to enjoy the misty, cool weather we’ve been having here in Port Townsend. Both photos were taken during “magic hour,” that special time just before sunset and right after sunrise. This first one captures the feathery, airy-lightness of the petals above the fatter, lower ones. […]

Miller Peninsula State Park –

Miller Peninsula State Park – Beach Trail via Fireweed Road

Some years ago we did some hiking on Miller Peninsula but not since it became a park in 2005. Why did we wait so long? The 28,000 acre park is near to where we live and offers more than 20 miles of hiking trails. Yesterday we chose the Fireweed Road Beach Trail. A six mile, […]

Cooper’s hawk in our pond

Cooper’s hawk in our pond

Cooper’s hawks have been nesting in our tiny forest for many years. It’s a pretty nice set-up for them, large conifers for nesting, pond for water and plenty of small rodents and birds (I don’t like witnessing the hunting part but it’s part of nature). When they visit our pond I try to grab my […]