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A nice thing about life in the Pacific Northwest is being able to take a boat to work every day. Sometimes, we'll encounter an even larger boat on (or sometimes beneath) the water. Here, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Stennis departs for sea trials, as seen from the Hampton Inn and Suites boardwalk in Bremerton.
Here is a look at what I personally think is a boondoggle, a classic waste of money, courtesy of Mayor Bozeman and Norm Dicks ... but it's the Bremerton tunnel under construction. If you are familiar with Bremerton, this is just south of Burwell along Pacific Avenue, right about where the Old Woolworth's (Old Wooley's) was. I hear a great sucking sound every time I walk by this employment entitlement project.
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Everyone in the area is talking about this morning's beautiful sunrise, and here are some pictures taken independently by Jim and Linda. At top, the sunrise is reflected in the windows of the KPS Building at 4th and Warren in Bremerton. Below, the sunrise from Jim and Linda's back yard, as photographed by Linda.
While driving home from our Relay for Life committee meeting Friday, I saw this beautiful sunset and just had to stop to snap a picture. This is the view from Port Orchard, Washington, and you're looking toward the Brothers in the Olympic Mountain Range. This photo was taken from the Saar's Marketplace parking lot. Simply stunning. Why would you want to live anywhere else? Oh wait, yeah, it rains here all the time and it's miserable. Don't move here. Stay away. :)
This is where I live - Port Orchard, Washington, as seen from the foot ferry. If you *really* want to learn about Port Orchard, get a copy of the Bob Landis CD and listen to him describe it... He hits the nail on the head!
Ever walked on $20 million dollars? Visit the stunning Harborside Fountain Park next to the Bremerton ferry terminal and you can! While I am all for fiscal responsibility and $20 million dollars could probably be better used, I do have to grudgingly admit that the park is beautiful and quite an improvement. Cary Boozeman is doing quite a good job for downtown Bremerton.
Here, a Washington State Ferry pulls into Bremerton as seen from the new Harborside Fountain Park.
I moved to the Pacific Northwest because of my fascination with seismology. Here, we sit nearly atop a subduction zone between the Juan de Fuca and Pacific tectonic plates. That geologic subduction is what created our marvelous volcanoes, and I visit them often. Those who know me know that Mt. St. Helens [link] is one of my favorite places in the world, and I visit often. A close second is Mt. Rainier. At 14,410 feet, the volcano is tall enough to create its own weather. In this photo, taken about a mile from my home in Port Orchard, Washington, it looks as if Mt. Rainier is erupting - but it's just a harmless cloud. :)
This photo was taken from atop the KPS building on 5th and Warren.
Another view of Bremerton from atop the KPS building on 5th and Warren. I think I see my truck down there!
I started a walking group at work and walk several miles a day. One of my routes takes us through Bremerton's Evergreen Park. One day in April, the cherry blossoms were brilliant in the mid-day sun and I just *had* to get a picture - you know what I mean? I hope you enjoy this - and that you can almost hear the bees buzzing as you click on this photo to enlarge it (and then buy my book!)
While sitting at the Hi Tide Tavern, having a beer and talking with Lisa A., this magnificent creature landed on a tree right outside the bar and hung around for quite some time, giving me an opportunity to run out to the truck to grab my camera!
My oldest daughter, Erica, snapped this delightful photo of a teepee in the town of Castle Rock, Washington. Castle Rock sits along I-5 north of Portland, Oregon, and is the gateway to Mt. St. Helens.
I walk three to four miles a day, and this is the view I have. In this composite image, you can see the Olympic Mountain range and Bremerton's Warren Avenue Bridge. With a view like this, you would walk 3 to 4 miles a day, too. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Sometimes, you just see something and have to get a picture. This is a church across the street from where I work. My building is glass, and it throws quite a reflection over this magnificent church.
The Bremerton Harborside at night. By scrolling down in the "Kitsap/Seattle" category of this blog, you can find basically the same view but in daylight hours. It's very nice by day, and stunning by night.
A stunning shot of the fountain at the Bremerton Harborside. Here, a careful mix of lighting and fast exposure freezes the water in place, creating shapes and contours fascinating enough to tease any imagination.
Canon EOS 20D
While driving home from work the other night, Linda got this spectacular shot of the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge under construction. Not bad for just holding up the digital camera and snapping an image...
Photo by Linda J. Coleman
Wow, I gotta hand it to Mayor Bozeman. When he first started talking about all the development in downtown Bremerton, I just kinda shrugged my shoulders as my eyes glazed over. We've heard it all before. And when the Harborside Conference Center was built, I still had my doubts. But today, when walking past Anthony's and seeing the new Credit Union building, I finally was impressed. This whole "revitalize downtown Bremerton" thing may actually work, hmmmm?
My 3 to 4 mile lunchtime walk sometimes brings me here, to the old Bay Bowl in Bremerton. Though closed now, this bowling alley had a bar ... and I set one of my short stories there after the death of my son. By clicking to enlarge the photo, you'll see a link where you can buy the book that contains this story. As you read the story, you can picture this bowling alley/bar. Or, for those who just like a free ride, you can click here [LINK] to read the story. I hope you like it enough to want to read more.
Jim W. Coleman walks about three miles a day while on his lunch break, always armed with his camera and a keen eye. Here, he photographs a breathtaking view of Bremerton with the Olympic mountains in the background.
One of the wonderful parts about living in Kitsap County - the water. This looks like a scene from the movie, "Jaws" but actually was shot at a quiet, interior lake...
Jim walks several miles a day on his lunch break. Here is a picture of the Bremerton waterfront that he took while crossing the Manette bridge last week. In the photo, a Washington State Ferry is pulling out in front of the Turner Joy, a floating military museum open to the public.
When and IF a Nascar track is built in South Kitsap, this is among one of the first things lucky Nascar fans may see on their way in! There are more than enough single-wide house trailers and trucks up on blocks around here to keep ANY Nascar fan feeling at home.
Sunset in the Safe is miraculous. So is a clear afternoon in Seattle. Here, two miracles come together. And if I recall, the Mariners won. So that's three in one!
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