This leads to a collection of images found in early November on Orcas Island. November through March is the rainy season for Orcas, and the winter climate is mild with temperatures usually between 30 and 50. We will get an occasional snow, and the lows will drop below freezing; but, […]
The fog was most intense in the valleys of this leaf. You can find the full set of images from this day’s wanderings by clicking on the image.
Things found in our yard: This black toothed mushroom is a Violet Hedgehog – Sarcodon fuscoinidicus Pixie cup lichen – cladonia Methuselah’s Beard lichen This one is actually inside. A mask received as a wonderful gift.
We were out taking a walk on Saturday, September 24th, and were going past Buck Park when we noticed an unusually large number of people at the skate park. I happened to have my camera with me and decided to take a few photos. Any time you point the camera at […]
Tony Scruton runs the mail boat between Waldron and Orcas Islands. It is a four postal highway contract that he has held for 40 years. Three days a week, he runs a 27 ft boat called the Puffin. This time of year, he carries several cases of Waldron apples on […]
We made another trip to Obstruction Pass State Park. We like to go at low tide. Most of you know that the lowness of low tide varies from day-to-day. The fluctuation here between the various low tides is several feet. That variation is about 7 feet. In other words, one […]
At the recent Orcas Island Community Church BBQ and baptism, we had some help! Here, we’d like to recognize these fine artists who contributed to the Orcas Art blog! First, we shall show you photos of the guest photographers themselves. Grant was needing a tripod, and I (Jennifer) was handy. (grin) […]
Each year, the Orcas Island Community Church holds a picnic and baptism at the Bluebell Springs Estate owned by Bev and Jim Ohlman. That’s really generous of the Ohlmans, and it is a beautiful setting. Here are 15 featured photos that are a different selection than the ones we chose […]
There is a tiny community on Orcas Island called Olga. These are some pictures taken in early August 2016. Click on any image to enlarge. Click here to to see the full photo set on Flickr
