Safe to come out? -- August 3 -- Green Lake Raccoon

Can you see him? Right in the middle of the picture ...

Closer ...

Still closer ...

Caught this little guy peeking out of his overnight accommodation.  Another walker had spotted him and pointed him out or he probably would have gone undetected.  A few days earlier I had seen this little critter running around in the same area but he was too fast for me to get the camera powered up. (Be sure to click on photos for larger views.)

---> Walking around Green Lake daily and trying to find a little something to share on John's Island. The walk is 2.8 miles and the time depends on how many photo opportunities present themselves.

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August 2nd Walk Around Green Lake

Yet another pretty sunrise to start the day.

Yes, you'll have to look closely (below), but those are a few folks swimming the lake. The thought occurred that more people are showing up for the walk ... Is it the Olympic effect? Ha ha.  Anyway, Green Lake is a good training ground for several of the Olympic sports!

And some more comments ....

Thought about saying something to a fellow walker ... that's a nice Nikon, but geez ... a lot to carry around.  It would be interesting to compare the Sony RX100 photos side by side with the Nikon. 

Guess this guy doesn't qualify as a "lifeguard".......

Finally, finishing our walk we noticed the geese getting their day started ...

Many thanks to those of you who are leaving me the kind comments ... They are appreciated! To everyone ... Have a fine Thursday and thanks for stopping by John's Island.

August 1 - At Work Early

The sun is just about to crest the horizon, the lake is still, the Great Blue Heron is already at work. Enjoy your first day of August and thanks for stopping by John's Island.

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Sunrise Over Green Lake - July 31

Day #10 to walk around Green Lake. A little break in the clouds presented a photo opportunity. Enjoy your last day of July and thanks for stopping by the Island.

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July 30 - Rowing on Green Lake

Hello followers and visitors --- Thanks for stopping by John's Island.  For those who have been with us for the last week or so, you will know that we are walking about 3 miles around Green Lake each morning and trying to find some little something from the experience to share here on the Island. While walking this morning we spotted a few folks dedicated to a different and excellent form of exercise.  According to Wiki, "Rowing is one of the few non-weight bearing sports that exercises all the major muscle groups, including quads, biceps, triceps, lats, glutes and abdominal muscles. Rowing improves cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength." As for us, we better get a lot better at walking before we try this!

July 29 - Green Lake Park - Seattle

The path around Green Lake is 2.8 miles.  All of our recent pics have been taken on the day posted including the one above taken this morning, July 29th.

Thanks for stopping by John's Island.

Mother's Watchful Eye - July 28

We found this little family right next to the lake this morning. Mom is keeping a close eye on her little ducklings.  The little ones are just a mass of fuzziness.  Even by prying in with a close-up (below) I'm not sure how many are there.  Five or six?

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Today's quote:  "It is not happy people that are thankful; it is thankful people who are happy." - Unknown