May 30th, Walk 94*
Current weather conditions are giving us fog in the morning hours and sunshine in the afternoon. This is fairly typical for our region which is largely influenced by marine air flowing in from the Pacific.
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| Looking across the lake this morning just about ready to start the walk. At Green Lake, Seattle, WA May 30, 2019 5:44 AM |
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| Not many picture stops today but I liked this goose and gosling. At Green Lake, May 30th |
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| I have found it a real challenge to get a good close up of these little creatures. They move so fast and they are like a little ball of fuzz. Hard for the camera to focus on them. This one can't be very old ... just a few days at most. At Green Lake, May 30th |
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| The walk is done and it looks like the crew are getting a pep talk. At Green Lake, May 30th, 6:33 AM |
Last walk in May. I have walked 3 miles every day this month.
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| Most foggy start yet. At Green Lake, May 31, 2019 5:42 AM Walked around the lake every day in May. This morning's temperature 54F (12C) |
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| Quiet and peaceful walk this morning. At Green Lake, Last day of May, 2019 |
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| Now this is unusual. A "pro" photographer? Tripod, big camera, looks serious. At Green Lake, May 31 |
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| What is he photographing? Duck Island, of all things. In the fog at that. At Green Lake, May 31 |
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| So, I snapped a couple with my little camera. Would love to be able to compare mine with his. As I walked away, I asked, "Do you share your pictures online?" His answer, "No." At Green Lake, May 31 |
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| Gaggle of geese under a tree. At Green Lake, May 31, 2019 |
100 Years Ago ...
From the New York Times archives, the story below appeared in the Saturday, March 31, 1919, edition of the paper on Page 2. If this story happened today would it be reported in any major global media?
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| Saturday, March 31, 1919 New York Times Page 2 |
It's so interesting to look back in time like this. I'm very impressed by your daily 3 mile walks. Very commendable. I occasionally walk a few miles, but I notice it in my joints and lower back the next day so need a "recovery day" in between walks. I'm guessing your photo is every bit as good as the "pro" photographers. Strange he doesn't share his work online.
ReplyDeleteNice foggy pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a very young gosling. So cute!
Congrats on the walking. Don't know how many miles I've walked.
...love your professional foggy shots! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteSuch a news story today would be in the local paper or the local station but that’s it.
ReplyDeleteYou’ve done well thus far this year. I imagine you look forward to the walk now after all this time.
Congratulations on your diligence in walking. The lovely pictures are a nice bonus and we get to enjoy them here on your blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of the island. Is has a quite fairy tale look to it! (Makes me think of Avalon, the mystery island from the King Arthur tales)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series.
ReplyDeleteHello, it is great you are so dedicated to your walking. Keep it up! The gosling is adorable, so fuzzy and cute. I like the foggy views and your photo of the lake/tree and reflection are beautiful. It is interesting to see the ducks so close to the photographer, he looks serious with the tripod. Enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour walking is not to be minimized. It is making you healthier and more fit, and who knows how many people you have influenced to get more exercise? I love your pictures, too, especially that last one before the news article for 1919.
ReplyDeleteHello John!
ReplyDeleteJag gillar dina bilder av dimman, det blir en speciell atmosfär där dimman lägger sig. Något mystiskt, något spännande kanske för att vi inte har överblick över platsen på samma sätt som när solen skiner och allt är synligt.
Gott att du vid varje promenad tar dig tid att uppleva vad som händer i den omgivande naturen. Nyfödda fågelungar är alltid en upplevelse.
Ha det gott John, fortsätt promenera!