Consider the Tulips of the Field

Photo & Text © 2011 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Kate Middleton in all her happy wedding glory will not be arrayed like one of these next weekend :-).
The tulip farms north of Seattle in the Skagit Valley provide acre upon acre of lovely spring colors in abundance. The Tulip Festival is in full swing now. Here are rows of double pinks, just one of dozens upon dozens of varieties to get lost in. Wishing all who are celebrating it today a very happy Easter!

Consider the Tulips of the Field

Photo & Text © 2011 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

Kate Middleton in all her happy wedding glory will not be arrayed like one of these next weekend :-).
The tulip farms north of Seattle in the Skagit Valley provide acre upon acre of lovely spring colors in abundance. The Tulip Festival is in full swing now. Here are rows of double pinks, just one of dozens upon dozens of varieties to get lost in. Wishing all who are celebrating it today a very happy Easter!

Papel Picado @ Beacon Hill Station

Photo & Text © 2011 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

These bright flag sculptures against a very gray sky mark the new Link Light Rail station in Beacon Hill. They were designed by artist Carl Smool who also created the dozens of "carpet" pavers on the plaza, Common Threads, decorated with patterns from cultures around the world, including from the Duwamish first peoples of Seattle. The patterned cut metal flags he created, in the tradition of Mexican papel picado banners, move with the direction of the wind. Last month a stormy wind brought down one of the giant flag poles at 5:30 pm (video here). The bus stop where these people are waiting in front of the light rail station features sculpture by Steven Gardner. His designs will be featured on 19 of the light rail stations' connecting bus stops along the route through Seattle.

Papel Picado @ Beacon Hill Station

Photo & Text © 2011 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

These bright flag sculptures against a very gray sky mark the new Link Light Rail station in Beacon Hill. They were designed by artist Carl Smool who also created the dozens of "carpet" pavers on the plaza, Common Threads, decorated with patterns from cultures around the world, including from the Duwamish first peoples of Seattle. The patterned cut metal flags he created, in the tradition of Mexican papel picado banners, move with the direction of the wind. Last month a stormy wind brought down one of the giant flag poles at 5:30 pm (video here). The bus stop where these people are waiting in front of the light rail station features sculpture by Steven Gardner. His designs will be featured on 19 of the light rail stations' connecting bus stops along the route through Seattle.

Pink Elephant Sighting

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One of Seattle's most beloved vintage lighted signs is that of Elephant Carwash. It has been spinning on Denny Way since the 1950s. I've shown you this landmark here before, but not from a distance, like this shot I took from Bhy Kracke Park on Queen Anne Hill.

Pink Elephant Sighting

Photo & Text © 2011 Kim- Seattle Daily Photo. All rights reserved; no use, alteration, reproduction or republishing in any media.

One of Seattle's most beloved vintage lighted signs is that of Elephant Carwash. It has been spinning on Denny Way since the 1950s. I've shown you this landmark here before, but not from a distance, like this shot I took from Bhy Kracke Park on Queen Anne Hill.

Back In Parking

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I took this shot on Ferdinand Street in the Columbia City neighborhood in the south of Seattle, although it could have been taken in nearly any commercial district in Seattle. The city has replaced parallel parking areas with back in angled parking spaces all over town. I admit I am slowly getting better at judging the angle correctly as I back in, but it can be a challenge :-). Does your city have this sort of parking?
These detailed wood-frame homes look to be from before the turn of the 20th century.and the color choices of their current owners add to their charm and that of this very fun neighborhood to explore.