Seattle is getting a lot of smoke in the air from the fires near Vancouver, BC. Smoky skies can be pretty scenic, no?

A dog plays in the water under smoky skies at The Cove in Normandy Park, WA

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Before yesterday’s thunderstorms (not too common in the Seattle area), the clouds were getting ready.

Frilly, feathery clouds advance ahead of a big storm front

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At my brother’s house at sunset, a bird feeding against a wintery sky.

A bird in silhouette behind a mesh curtain, at sunset

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Winter has its beauty.

The sun tries to appear in this late December sky

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The light returns! Happy Solstice to my dear readers.

The sun’s light returns at the Solstice, and we rejoice.

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I was at my brother’s house in Connecticut. He has a wonderful view of the western sky from his upper window.

Bare tree branches against a sunset sky

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Seattle’s viaduct is still with us, but not for very much longer after the tunnel is completed. I will miss these views.

Dramatic sky over Puget Sound, looking west from the viaduct in Seattle

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In Seattle, it’s remarkable how close to the calendar the turn of the season feels. This week begins Fall, and sure enough, the trees are coloring up quite nicely.

Yellow leaves decorate a puddle showing their former tree-mother, against a blue sky

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Thinking about our camping trip coming up reminded me of the Bowman Bay camping experience a few years ago. We aren’t going there this time, but thought you’d like to see another view of one of the most scenic landscapes I’ve ever seen.

Pink and orange sky and water at Deception Pass, Washington

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I live south of Seattle, just a few minutes from a cove on Puget Sound. There is smoke from nearby wildfires, and the weather people promised us a colorful sunset. Delivered!

Smoke from Washington State fires help create a beautiful sunset

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From the archives, a sunset looking out to Vashon Island near Seattle, taken at Highline Community College.

Sunset over Puget Sound, overlooking Vashon Island and the Olympic Mountains behind it.

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I don’t know why I like this one so much; from a June sky.

Streetlights come on as the night draws nigh, with pink clouds

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