Sunset at the Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory . Scenic bliss.

A rainbow of outdoor plantings set off Seattle’s hidden gem, the Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Today at the incomparable Volunteer Park Conservatory  in Seattle, the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum)is getting ready to bloom,

The so-called Corpse Lily, a giant, rotting=scented flower, will bloom quite soon

but what pulled me in were the nearby hydrangeas.

Dusty pink hydrangeas, peace lilies, and cannas in a magnificent living arrangement

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While visiting Anacortes, WA last weekend, we saw the most amazing natural rock mosaic structures in Causland Memorial Park. This appears to be a performance space.

Remarkable rock mosaic structure at Causland Memorial Park in Anacortes, WA.

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Love the sky reflection in these windows, downtown in Anacortes, WA.

Arched windows reflect the sky on a beautiful summer day in Anacortes, WA.

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At the Alki Art Fair last weekend, the weather was magnificent. Here’s the view north showing Seattle’s iconic Space Needle.

Perfect summer day in Seattle, from Alki Beach

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A place like no other, in the late afternoon light yesterday.

Tall canna lilies in the floral border at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Here’s a shot of Seattle approaching from the south, showing progress on the new tunnel construction. I think the yellow cylinders are where the tunnel boring started, moving north. At one time not so very long ago, the Smith Tower on the far right, the pointy one, was the tallest building in Seattle!

Seattle, WA in July 2016

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While on a cruise ship going to Bermuda, leaving the New York City harbor (see Lady Liberty post below), there was a fireboat looking scenic.

Fireboat in the harbor in NYC. The Empire State Building can be seen in the background. I used to work there, a long time ago!

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Happy Fourth of July, everyone! Lady Liberty lifts her torch for you!

Statue of Liberty in New York City harbor

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On our trip to Bermuda in May, this sunset over Fort Hamilton just made the scene.

Scenic view of Fort Hamilton, Bermuda (UK)

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