More than 15,000 people voted in naming Seattle Aquarium’s new baby otter. Sekiu was the winning name from five choices, Willapa, Shi Shi, Elwha, Sekiu and Sequim. ‘Miracle’ didn’t even make the top 5. I voted for Shi Shi (pronounced Shy Shy) but Sekiu was my second choice. Last week I visited Sekiu, Aniak (mom) […]
Seattle Aquarium’s Furry Mirac
“It’s a girl!” Just announced by the Seattle Times. She’s 11 days old today. Monday I visited the Seattle Aquarium in hopes of photographing the new sea otter pup (sex was still unknown). Seattleites have been hoping for a female, which would remain here, if it had been a male his destiney was another aquarium. I chatted […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Holidays to ...
From our home to yours, may magic fill your days and allyour dreams come true this holiday season. This photo of Chimacum Creek, a stone’s throw from ourhome, was taken last year. It wont be a White Christmas this year, it’s a‘balmy’ 45 degrees outside. Okay, friends and family living in the southwest,you can […]
Autumn – Cool Days…Cooler Nigh
As the summer sun moves southward the atmosphere and pace of the Pacific Northwest soften. Cooler days and nights bring the warm colors of autumn to life. Sunsets become more vibrant, leaves change to hues of gold, orange, red and brown. There are now more ‘locals’ than tourists at the farmer’s market, with it’s bounty […]
Alaska & Brown Bears
Alaska, what does that bring to your mind, besides snow? Judging from the responses at the opening of my current show in Gallery 9 its mega fauna, especially grizzly bears and moose. Glaciers and vast vistas received some attention but it was the bear photos that sold. Everyone seems to have some fascination with grizzly […]
Autumn in Alaska
Home again after a last minute field trip to Alaska before the snow starts to fly. While technically still summer the golden leaves and the crisp air suggested the change of season. The phone call came just a few weeks ago from Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska requesting one of Larrys murals for their […]