One A Day - Mostly Seattle

Monthly Theme Day - Green

2011-07-01T08:28:00.000-07:00

The "Green Blob" greets you on this first day of July from the top of the Seattle Space Needle. Yes, it is City Daily Photo Blog Monthly Theme Day ... again ... and this month's theme is the "color green".

I made this outlandish photo in 2004. Although I don't remember exactly what the occasion was, I'm guessing it was a sci-fi event of some sort. Needless to say this guy doesn't live up there, even though Seattle is known as "The Emerald City". And yes, that is indeed a full moon rising behind the Space Needle.

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Update:
Loyal follower Jackie tells me this was the grand opening of the Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center in June of 2004. Further investigation tells me that the Sci-Fi Museum closed a few months ago in 2011.

The Show Goes On ...

2011-06-28T07:19:00.000-07:00

Pike Place Market - Images by Chuck Pefley

It occurred to me that for those of you, my faithful followers, who might miss your daily One-A-Day fix that I could link a slide show to my blog. I'll change the content from time to time so you'll never know what to expect.

Clicking on any of the images will take you to my web site ... all images are available for print purchase or usage licensing.

Enjoy!

Blog Vacation ...

2011-06-26T23:10:00.000-07:00

This is not a recent photo, although I do wish it was. I made this self-portrait in 1996 while camped on Homer Spit beside Kachemak Bay in Alaska.

When I began this blog some 2-1/2 years ago my agenda was to post a "new photo" every day. The idea was to give myself a self-assignment of producing some new images everyday. I've done so for most of the 1,267 daily posts to date, though I will confess to dipping into my considerable photo file on some occasions. That said, however, my interests have changed over the last several months and I realize that I'm fighting against the obligation (albeit it self-imposed) of "the daily blog post".

It is time for a change.

My thanks to my many faithful followers. Thanks for your comments and your appreciation.

Please check in from time-to-time ... I don't believe I'm making a permanent departure but instead, a shift to a less rigorous schedule.

Cheers ...
Chuck

Summer Weather

2011-06-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well ... it was summer weather on Wednesday. Of course that was appropriate given that it was the first day of summer. Thursday, however, we slipped back into our old familiar Seattle drizzle ... just like putting on a pair of beloved slippers.

This scooterist on his two-tone Honda Metropolitan took advantage of the sunshine, though, by visiting Volunteer Park and the Conservatory under the very watchful gaze of William Henry Seward.

Onion Domes ...

2011-06-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Saint Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, established 1895, located in the Cascade Neighborhood of South Lake Union.

The following is a quote from the Cathedral web site:

Saint Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, of the Orthodox Church in America , was founded in 1895. Our congregation is filled with a desire to worship the most Holy Trinity within the richness of our multi-ethnic diversity. Our parish is descended from an 18th century Russian Orthodox mission to Alaska. Having been founded by immigrants from Russia, Greece, and Eastern Europe, it has evolved into a truly American church that welcomes all people, both native-born and newly-arrived.

Trickling Sands

2011-06-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

In honor of the summer solstice I thought I'd show the passage of time. This hourglass is a prop I rented several years ago. and it is on the steps of the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia, Washington ... about an hour south of Seattle

The Homecoming Statue - Kirkland, Washington

2011-06-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Family reunion statue commemorates a sailor's homecoming, at Moss Bay, Kirkland, Washington with the waters of Lake Washington in the background.

This statue is a replica of "The Homecoming" statue and was dedicated in Kirkland, WA (just across Lake Washington from Seattle) on July 4, 2001.

Fremont - Center of the Universe

2011-06-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

As the self-described "Center of the Universe" it is incumbent upon the Fremont community to uphold their uniqueness in every way, including architecture. The blown glass flowers on the railing around Peet's Coffee patio provide an artistic counterpoint to the facade-gone-wild of the condo-retail building behind.

Kissing Dolphins

2011-06-19T07:24:00.000-07:00

If you look up as you pass through the entrance of the Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, you'll catch these dolphins in their public display of affection. The bathhouse was built on the northern shore of Greenlake in 1927 next to an outdoor swimming area with concrete steps leading into the water. Alifeguard station and boat were built next to this area in 1930 after several drownings in 1929. The bathhouse is now home to the Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, a small but popular venue for plays.

Venerable Trunks

2011-06-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

These old gnarled maple trees provide a gracious and stately entrance to Green Lake Park.

Crawling Along

2011-06-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

A very typical scene on Interstate 5 as it winds through downtown Seattle.

I've got my ducks in a row ...

2011-06-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, these are lamp work beads and they are really in a row. Cute, eh? Not an "Ugly Duckling" in the bunch -:) I ~~made~~ hatched this little family a couple of days ago.

Playing with Fire

2011-06-15T00:11:00.000-07:00

I spent last evening in the glass studio at Pratt Fine Art Center. My friend Rod was kind enough to come to the studio to make a few photos of me at work. Thanks, Rod!

Tasty Stuff

2011-06-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

An exciting drink any time of the day or night! For me, anyway. I can think of nothing better than to combine espresso and neon ... of course the zoom-blur technique does add just a bit more pizzaz.

Sunday Bridge Series - Monroe Street Bridge

2011-06-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

Another vist to Spokane, Washington from my recent trip through my home town. In the foreground is the Post Street bridge with the arched Monroe Street Bridge just behind. In the distance can be seen the twin towers of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cathedral.

To view other entries in this weeks Sunday Bridge Meme, click here.

Graphic Seattle

2011-06-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Saw this graphic catalog of the many neighborhoods of Seattle in a University Village shop window. I was prompted to make a photo because my friend, Joni James, does calligraphy in a similar vein as this. Check out her web site as well as here Etsy store.

Pallino Pastaria

2011-06-10T07:15:00.000-07:00

Pallino Pastaria Italian restaurant, University Village, Seattle, WA

99 Bottles of .........

2011-06-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

Found this colorful gem at Pallino Pastaria Italian restaurant in University Village, near the UW campus.

High Water

2011-06-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

I spent an evening in Spokane, Washington three weeks ago today. Spring has been unusually cool and wet in the northwest. Consequently, the Spokane River was running high and fast! In the background can be seen the Howard Street Bridge and the Imax Theater which is leftover from the ~~1982~~ 1974 World's Fair at this site. Also, just visible in the right-hand corner is the Great Northern Railway clock tower.

Shameless Plug ...

2011-06-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my first day of "glass only" at the Pike Place Market and these are some of my glass beads I had available for sale. If you happen to be a local, stop by on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday to see me and my new love ... lamp work beads!

Alki Tavern

2011-06-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

Even though today is Monday, I thought I'd post the scene at the Alki Tavern in West Seattle on "Westender Wednesday" from last week. The Westender's Scooter Club gathers here every other Wednesday evening to spend time socializing.

Sunday Bridge Series - West Seattle Bridge

2011-06-05T00:10:00.001-07:00

Motorcycles and scooters parked peacefully together during the Mods vs. Rockers motorcycle rally beneath the Spokane Street Bridge outside the Cretins Motorcycle Club clubhouse.

If you remember your British history of 50 years ago then you'll also remember that the Mods (scooterists) and Rockers (motorcyclists) didn't get along ...

The Wiki article below sheds a bit more light on the social phenomenon of the 1960's scene in Jolly Ole England.

I've referred to the Alaskan Way Viaduct a few times in previous posts ... on the right you can see a dump truck trying to make a tight corner while working on the viaduct construction project. Fortunately the Mods and Rockers willingly moved a few machines to allow the huge truck safe passage.

Now ... part of the Wiki article:

"The Mods and Rockers were two conflicting British youth subcultures of
the early-mid 1960s. Gangs of mods and rockers fighting in 1964 sparked
a moral panic about British youths, and the two groups were seen as folk
devils. The rockers were motorcyclists, wearing clothes such as black
leather jackets. The mods were scooter riders, wearing suits and
cleancut outfits. By late 1960s, the two subcultures had faded from
public view and media attention turned to two new emerging youth
subcultures — the hippies and the skinheads."

To view other Sunday Bridge meme entries for today, click here ...

Chico Hot Springs

2011-06-04T00:43:00.001-07:00

Yesterday's towel post can be found inside this rustic lodge building ... Chico Hot Springs, located in Pray, Montana.

Clean and Orderly

2011-06-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Spent a couple of nights at Chico Hot Springs last week. It's rather uncommon to see your towels hanging on the back of the room door these days. But, the room was quiet, the bed quite comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in both the hot springs pool and the 5* dining room. Chico Hot Springs is located about 30 miles north of the Mammoth Hot Springs entrance to Yellowstone NP.

Fremont Canyon

2011-06-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

The sheer walls of red rock Fremont Canyon show a number of geologic formations from the Permian and Triassic periods of history, laid bare by the flowing water of what is known today as the North Platte River near Casper Wyoming. This stretch of the river and canyon is situated between Alcova Reservoir, upstream, and the Pathfinder Dam, downstream.