Sunset by the waterside

This bout of hot weather has got me hankering to get into or onto some water. Here, in Bellingham, there are plenty of options.

I was seeking a water-themed blipfoto for today. I had an idea for something with rowboats or canoes clustered together so I went for a walk around the Community Boating Center to see what I could see.

There was a crew busy with repairs to a boat trailer. Other than the sound of their tools and conversation, it was peaceful and still. I walked along a floating dock enjoying the tangy sea air, the warmth of the afternoon, the gentle creak and sway of the dock itself, and a few well-timed cries from seagulls overhead.

I took several shots of a boat tied up at the end of the dock. I was pleased with how they looked and was getting ready to leave when I glanced out at the bay to see this elegant heron poised on a line running across the water. He seemed to be curious about what I was doing, and why I was taking photos of an old boat instead of him! So, here he is.

{NOTE: apologies for the dirty smudges on my lens, souvenirs from the windy day at Point Pleasant Beach}

Dive into Bellingham Bay