It was an okay week, featuring photos from Olympia with our grandkids and some nice moments at home. I really struggle to decide what I like best. I’d love to hear what you prefer in the comments. If I had to choose, I’d go with the blue heron in flight. I enjoy wildlife photos, especially action shots because they challenge me.
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I was out looking for something to photograph today, and lo and behold, a 1941 International Harvester panel van appeared. Who would have ever expected this to be parked in the lot at our Trilogy clubhouse? It’s gorgeous. I had to work to get some reflections off of it and shot it with a very low f/stop to make the background fade out and highlight the car in all its glory.
It’s Saturday, so that means I head to Saturday Market in Redmond for blueberries, tomatoes, and beets. This is our first week with beets, but the blueberries and tomatoes have been fantastic all summer. Besides fruits and vegetables, there are always plenty of people selling flowers. They were so colorful today, I couldn’t resist taking these photos. Enjoy.
I went into downtown Redmond today to pick up groceries and two picture frames for prints we had brought back from Africa. When I stopped in front of the craft store where I bought the frames, I saw a little boy mesmerized by the pinwheels outside. I wish I could find that kind of wonder in everyday life. Ah, to be young again.
On my way home from our August Travel Club meeting, I noticed a beautiful sunset. Since I am seldom out at sunset, I snapped a few shots. This one, where the houses and trees are silhouetted, is my favorite of the bunch. I do wish there had been a few more clouds to catch the colors.
Another day of waiting too long to take a photo. So I grabbed this metal model of a DC-3 we have in our living room. It’s small, but I made it appear larger with my macro lens. This plane is special to us because Kathleen used to fly in one of these when she was with the FAA back in the day.
If you asked us what the best part of our life is, we would say this photo. Our two grandkids and our Keeley. They make us happier than we have a right to be. Spending the last three days with them has been incredible. I will miss my camera-shooting buddies. But we handed them over to their Nanna this morning, and she will carry the torch until their parents are back from Costa Rica.
The kids took Keeley on a walk in downtown Olympia. Saw some really nice herons and the Rainbow Rails bridge. Made me happy to shoot with both of them. My favorite photographers.
I love photography. I love the imagery. I love what I do. —Don McCullin
