Netarts Bay

Last weekend I had the opportunity to go crabbing at Netarts Bay near Tillamook. The thing about crabbing is its dependent on the tides, and given the tidal conditions on this day I had to get up at 3:30 in the morning! At least that got us to Netarts before sunrise, so that gave me an opportunity to do a little photography while the traps got set. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed in the uninspiring sunrise light (for the 3:30am effort!) but at least the water was calm, and it was nice to have some sunny weather on the boat.

Taking Shape

Mooring dophins for the ferries,

reflected in the ripply water,

waiting for the next ferry to arrive.

On the Ferry

I haven't been doing that much photography this winter.  Guess I'm just needing a break and wanting to focus on some other things right now.  I'm posting this photo from my Seattle/Whidbey Island trip a few weeks ago, mainly because I don't want to leave that horrible slush photo at the top of my blog.  Also, this is a photo I would have posted if it hadn't snowed.  I was driving our little car during this trip, and I think that's why I was directed to the outer edge of the ferry.  I was really happy with my location though, because I had a window view out to the Sound without even leaving my car!  As the ferry pulled away from the dock, these piers starting moving and caught my eye so I just rolled down my window and took some photos.  I hope to get out with my camera again in the next week or so.  Until then, I'll be getting all kinds of stuff taken care of around here.