Through the Woodpile

A Clear View of the Mountain

Today is an extraordinarily clear day. Mt. Rainier looks over the highway, a cold mountain on a warm day.

Distance from this vantage point to the mountain peak is 57.5 miles.

Aaron's Beard (Updated 6/22/2007)

Aaron's Beard, Creeping St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Calycinum)


Aaron's Bee. This flower has a visitor.

Thanks to Jodie for help identifying this plant.

Evening by the Lakefront

Pair o' Ducks


Pair o' Docks


Reflections.


Ducklings.


Mom.


Keeping an eye on the kids.


Fishing after work.


Enjoying the evening together.


Sunset ends the day.

Salmonberry

Far fewer guesses were posted than I had hoped, but I won't keep you in suspense further.


The mystery fruit in the previous post is a Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) of the family Rosaceae [Wikipedia].

Thanks again to Jodie for help in identifying this plant.

Bowl of Fruit?

Can you identify this?

Geranium Robertianum

Geranium Robertianum.

This garden weed has a strong pungent odor. One of its common names is Stinky Bob. A substance in the tiny hairs is highly irritating to the skin.

Thanks to Jodie for her help in identifying this flower.

Final Approach

Four Volcanos

Taken on approach into Seattle. Note the rainbow circle in the foreground is a reflection of sunlight off the clouds.