Sometimes the simple and mundane can really shine -:)
Now that daylight savings time has ended, our days are noticeably shorter. Our weather is also due to change with a cold front and rain headed our way. So, as a reminder of how lovely it has been these last few days, Mother Nature put on a stunning show as she put the sun to bed last evening. This view is southwest, over Puget Sound from Magnolia.
Yesterday was election day across the United States. Washington state has recently changed the way citizens vote to an all mail-in ballot system. There are, however, still a few official ballot drop-off locations in the city. I took our ballots to the one at the Ballard library today, choosing to go for a scooter ride instead of paying 96¢ to support our postal system. I wasn't the only voter preferring to drop their ballot off in person. There was a steady line of people, like the man above, arriving to cast their vote in person.
Last Friday evening my wife and I had the pleasure of sampling delicious BBQ at Roy's BBQ - Columbia City. Located in the heart of the Rainier Valley, south of downtown Seattle, on Rainier Avenue in the Columbia City neighborhood. The reason for our visit was to take advantage of the "free lunch or dinner for two" raffle prize I won last summer at the Westender's Tour di Mari scooter rally. I was slightly concerned that too much time might have passed, but no, we were treated to two delicious BBQ sandwiches with cole slaw and potato salad ... and drinks, too. Delicious!
I have many door and doorway photos in my file. The bulk of them are from Europe, however. So, I decided I needed to find something from a bit closer to home. A number of years ago I was out shooting winter snow scenes in the Cascade Mountains near Snoqualmie Pass and found this lovely buried (cabin) treasure. This winter scene has been used commercially a number of times over the years, as well as for one of the annual Christmas cards my wife and I make together. A fitting image for our City Daily Photo Blog monthly theme of "doorways", don't you think?
Five years ago I was fortunate enough to be in New York City and attend the amazing Greenwich Village annual Halloween Parade. I've discovered over the years that sometimes the best images are found behind the scenes in the staging area. Not having to battle with spectators is a real plus, not to mention that the costumed participants have both the time and inclination to give an itinerant photographer a bit of time and attention.
Not much to say, except "Wow!" Maple tree leaves at Washington Park Arboretum, also known as the University of Washington Arboretum.
Over the years I've shopped here from time to time. Byrnie Utz Hat shop began business in 1934, and I suspect the interior hasn't changed much over the last 75 years. All four walls inside are filled with glass-fronted doors protecting rows and rows of hats from dust and dirt. On top of the covered shelves are stacks of hat boxes. Near the door you'll find stacks of substantial and heavy wooden boxes that contain wool caps, berets, Greek fishing hats, and probably any other style you can imagine. Need a new top hat? How about a Stetson? Or, perhaps a golf cap? Go to Byrnie Utz Hats.
The Minimus-Maximus catering truck hangs out in the parking lot at 2nd Avenue and Pike Street in downtown Seattle. This porker specializes in scrumptious pulled-pork sandwiches prepared hot and fresh for the nearby office tower workers lunch-time dining pleasure.
She seems to be moving from one "Dead End" toward another "Dead End". Hard to get anywhere that way, I suppose, but this woman seems to be walking with great purpose in her stride.
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