A Tribute to Autumn Leaves of 2015

 While in Kirkland, awaiting the homecoming of my new granddaughter, Taryn Sunshine, I walked in the park and admired the falling leaves. Predominantly American Sweetgum, the leaves were fully engaged with the gusts of blustery wind. Here they are, those who fell first, fresh with morning mist, still valorous before the deluge of an autumnal rain, which would pound their fellows to the ground, atop them, to decay together and give life to other forms.

Mi Allita on Port Townsend Bay

Get a close-up glimpse of a great sailboat, MiAllita, on Port Townsend Bay this summer.

Blue Skies Through Merrie Ellen's Sails

"Blue Skies Through Merrie Ellen's Sails" is the title of the photo above.  The framed 24x32 print is now on exhibit in Port Ludlow, in the conference room of Karen Best's Coldwell Banker Real Estate.  Depicted is our lovely autumn sky over Port Townsend Bay, as seen from the deck of the traditional wood gaff-rigged schooner "Merrie Ellen" owned by Captain John & Jill Holbert of Brinnon, Washington.  Many other images of this lovely ship are also available in Aloft Images' gallery in Port Townsend.  Come see!

Otterly Marvelous

Here are river otters in Boat Haven and Port Hadlock Marina, mischievous maritime marauders!

Young Harbor Seal

Community Boat Project Class of 2012-13 second session

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This accredited high school class teaches team work, collaboration, independent learning, tool use, maintenance, craftsmanship, pride, and so much more, through the medium of boat building.  Each year the students and the mentors complete one boat, start another, and repair another.  These boats are put into service for the Voyagers class that goes out on the water to explore, weekly, culminating in a week-long voyage of discovery.  And so much more...