PREDAWN THROUGH GARRY OAKS; PIPER RESTS

From 2012-09-30

The sunrise this morning was rather ordinary but the predawn was quite colourful.  The Garry Oaks made a fine frame for the early, golden rays.

From 2012-09-30

Piper likes to nap as I sit and watch the colour show.  This morning her outer coat was wet from the morning dew but she has extra layers and stays warm beneath her fur.  I need long johns, a hoodie and thermal gloves. :-)

JUST ANOTHER MOON PICTURE

From 2012-09-29

I just stepped outside to play with Piper, saw the moon shining through the fir trees, grabbed my camera and shot this pic. I cropped it and added some shadow in Picasa 3. Don't you just love digital. :-)

JUST ANOTHER MT. TOLMIE SUNRISE

From 2012-09-27

Pre-dawn scene of Haro Strait, The San Juan Islands and Mt. Baker, as seen from Mt. Tolmie

Mt. Baker as seen from Mt. Tolmie.  The former is actually 75 miles from the latter, with 26 miles of water between Washington State mainland and Vancouver Island.

Deer in the fog on Mt. Tolmie

I bent my beak on one of those damn things once.  Never again!!