Photo a Day: Tacoma

Blue Skies

2012-01-31T08:27:00.000-08:00

Longing for blue skies

and

soft warm breezes. . . .

Zoo Lights Day 6

2011-12-26T06:18:00.000-08:00

Waiting for the Wise Men (and Women). . . .

or maybe just having a date.

Zoo Lights 5

2011-12-25T05:19:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas to All

and to All a Good Night!

Zoo Lights 4

2011-12-24T06:17:00.000-08:00

Zoo Lights 3

2011-12-23T06:16:00.000-08:00

Zoo Lights 2

2011-12-22T08:15:00.001-08:00

Zoo Lights 1

2011-12-20T16:30:00.000-08:00

Zoo Lights

at Pt. Defiance Zoo.

Oasis of Serenity

2011-08-29T07:25:00.000-07:00

Point Defiance Park

Clouded Leopard Babies

2011-08-28T15:47:00.000-07:00

This pair of babies is about 10 weeks old.

The Pt. Defiance Zoo is one of three U.S zoos
breeding endangered clouded leopards.

The other two are the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
(part of the Smithsonian) and the Nashville Zoo.
Tacoma's clouded leopard cubs, born June 14,
brought the total number of cubs
born in the U.S. in 2011 to 8.

Glass Sculpture

2011-08-23T12:04:00.000-07:00

Bridge

2011-08-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

Gig Harbor Arts & Crafts Festival

2011-07-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

Just a short ride away

across a graceful suspension bridge

that sits next to her newcomer sister

you'll find the lovely village

of Gig Harbor.

And if you're so inclined

you can browse the booths

of the Arts & Crafts Festival

Hope

2011-07-02T11:53:00.001-07:00

Hi There --

Hope you're having a lovely weekend,

wherever you are.

Sky Bridge

2011-06-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

Pedestrian Walkway over I-705

connecting Pacific Avenue

with the Museum of Glass.

Sunny June Day

2011-06-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

Waterway-side plaza at Museum of Glass.

Pic taken with my Android 2
Retro Camera App.

Digging Clams at Titlow Beach

2011-06-21T17:05:00.000-07:00

Low tide. High hopes.

Weekend Reflections: Mother Duck

2011-06-18T08:08:00.000-07:00

A mother duck and her brood

by the pond at Pt. Defiance

for Tacoma Photo and Weekend Reflections.

Tacoma's Best Secret

2011-06-16T08:43:00.000-07:00

Tacoma's non-profit theater

dedicated to the art of independent film.

It features Orville Redenbacher popcorn

with real butter

along with first-class film.

Fierce Fish

2011-06-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Don't let him get his hook into you.

Dangerous fish on the loose

in Proctor District.

Clock

2011-06-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

In the Proctor District

just across the street and

down the block

from the Blue Mouse Theater.

Custom Dog Treats

2011-06-13T07:02:00.000-07:00

You can find Fido's favorites

in a booth at the Proctor Farmer's Market

on Saturday mornings,

rain or shine.

Northwest Shop in Proctor District

2011-06-12T11:58:00.000-07:00

FOUND

in the window

on a sunny day. . .

City Reflection

2011-04-08T05:43:00.000-07:00

Tacoma Mosaic

2011-03-06T18:09:00.000-08:00

I've been neglecting

the Gritty City.

Maybe this will help make up for my absence.

Native American Festival at Tacoma Art Museum

2011-02-24T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Tacoma Art Museum has wonderful family festivals

that celebrate cultural gifts to the community.

Here, Native American children dance to the beat

of beautiful handmade drums.

The Voice of Reason

2011-01-26T12:30:00.000-08:00

There were a few voices of reason.

Planning

2011-01-25T08:24:00.000-08:00

So many unpleasant bits of history

are buried and forgotten.

More History

2011-01-24T07:21:00.000-08:00

Times of uncertainty

and intolerance.

Persecution of the Chinese

2011-01-23T12:14:00.000-08:00

Fear and intolerance

can fuel shameful acts.

Upper Crust

2011-01-21T10:09:00.000-08:00

North Tacoma.

Between University of Puget Sound

and St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

For your daily bread.

Cape Intrepid and Cape Island

2011-01-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

The blue skies of the past few days

have abandoned us

for the time being.

But I'm hoping for a glimpse of blue

between the clouds

even though the weather forecasters

are talking white. . . again.

Christmas Camel

2010-12-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Greetings from Tacoma. . . .

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Along the Waterfront

2010-12-18T17:27:00.000-08:00

Watching

2010-12-16T09:38:00.000-08:00

There's a light haze today.

A good day for just watching to see

what comes along.

Huh?

2010-12-15T07:01:00.000-08:00

How Fast Can You Run?

2010-12-14T08:44:00.000-08:00

Since the bridge is closed,

this must apply to pedestrians.

Graffiti and Tracks

2010-12-10T07:39:00.000-08:00

Schuster Parkway

2010-12-09T07:16:00.000-08:00

Not being a Tacoma native,

I never knew why the road along the edge of

Puget Sound's Commencement Bay

was called

Schuster Parkway.

Now I know.

Sun Breaks

2010-12-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

Sun breaks:

those little moments

when the sun peeks through the clouds.

Always a pleasure.

Tugboats

2010-12-07T07:12:00.000-08:00

With a working port,

you need reliable muscle.

Architectural Curves

2010-12-06T08:37:00.000-08:00

Graceful curves

from the waterside.

Hot Steam, Cold Day

2010-12-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

Tacoma has a working port

and lots of industry.

The 11th Street Bridge

2010-12-04T08:31:00.000-08:00

Faded Glory.

Yes We Can-Can

2010-12-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

A special treat during the history presentation

at Tacoma Art Museum yesterday

was a can-can dancer,

one of the original can-can girls from

Tacoma's Gay Nineties restaurant.

The guest was Miss Tacoma in the 1950s.

She's still quite a fetching figure

and more than willing to engage the audience.

Tacoma History at the Tacoma Art Museum

2010-12-02T19:23:00.000-08:00

To accompany the "Mighty Tacoma" exhibition

author Darlyne Reiter lectured on the history of

the South Tacoma Area, including the Nalley Company

(ever had Nalley's chili?) and Roman Meal.

Her presentation included historic photographs.

Port of Tacoma

2010-11-20T13:42:00.000-08:00

Tacoma is a port city.

Where in the World is Meri?

2010-11-03T08:33:00.000-07:00

Mad Hat Tea Company

2010-10-31T07:05:00.000-07:00

On Broadway.

It's not a Dodo.

Satellite Coffee Logo

2010-10-30T07:48:00.000-07:00

Enjoy a cup of coffee from Satellite Coffee

and think of Rocket Man.

Politics

2010-10-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

Does this pair remind you of any particular political figures,

past or present?

Or are all the political ads making me crazy?

from a mural on Market Street,

near the downtown YMCA

The Apron

2010-10-28T07:37:00.000-07:00

Now, for a close-up

of her apron.

Welcome Figure - Part 2

2010-10-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

Here she is again.

You'll get some idea of her size.

Welcome to Tacoma

2010-10-26T06:34:00.000-07:00

There's a new piece of art

near Tollefson Plaza.

A welcome figure

carved by Shaun Peterson of the Puyallup tribe.

I'll show you a little more of her tomorrow.

For more info, click HERE.

Three Bridges

2010-10-25T06:59:00.000-07:00

N. 21st near the little bridges.

Manuscript Museum - Who Knew?

2010-10-24T09:58:00.000-07:00

I've lived in the area for almost 13 years

and I only recently stumbled across this place.

Not well funded, but interesting.

Near Wright Park and The Hub.

Source Yoga

2010-10-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

For yoga classes in the North End,

including classes for expectant moms

and mom-wanna-be's

try Source Yoga on N. 21st.

Sunny Afternoon

2010-10-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

The leaves are turning color.

It's that time of year.

Waiting for Superman

2010-10-07T09:19:00.000-07:00

This important documentary is scheduled to open

tomorrow

at the Grand Cinema.

Non-profit devoted to independent film.

Free popcorn for members

(with optional real butter).

Sunny Day

2010-10-06T07:38:00.000-07:00

Time to play.

Farmer's Markets

2010-10-05T08:12:00.000-07:00

Fresh produce, anyone?

Tacoma Film Festival

2010-10-04T09:14:00.000-07:00

The Tacoma Film Festival kicks off this week.

Opening night October 7

at Annie Wright School.

The brainchild of The Grand Cinema

my favorite theater in the whole wide world.

Satellite Coffee

2010-10-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

Satellite Coffee in Tacoma

gets great reviews.

817 Division

1122 Market Street

2813 Sixth Avenue

Origami Crane

2010-10-02T09:05:00.000-07:00

The Tacoma Art Museum

has a new, very large bird

perched on the rail

on the upstairs balcony.

You're invited to come in

and make origami cranes

small size

in the Open Art Studio.

October Theme Day: Tacoma Graffiti (Street Art)

2010-10-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

I suspect the quality of street art in a city

says something about

the vibrancy of its arts community.

What do you think?

Go ask Alice.

Come Back, Sun!

2010-09-08T07:07:00.000-07:00

Come back, Sun.

Don't desert us just yet.

Sunset view looking across Tacoma Narrows

toward Gig Harbor and Olympic Mountains.

The Babies are Growing!

2010-09-06T17:21:00.001-07:00

I think they're tiger teens now.

Antiques

2010-09-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

Near the Antique Sandwich Shop.

Same side of the street.

Floor at Jungle Fever

2010-09-03T12:42:00.000-07:00

I introduced you to Jungle Fever

a few days ago

but take a look at the floor

inside the store.

Bamboo

2010-09-02T19:34:00.000-07:00

Bamboo grows well

in the Pacific Northwest.

Garden Variety Great Blue Heron

2010-09-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

Spotted

standing stock-still

in a garden nursery.

Rosedale Gardens in Gig Harbor.

A 20 minute field trip from Tacoma.

Recycling

2010-08-31T08:42:00.000-07:00

We take recycling seriously here in the Pacific N.W.

This pile of boxes caught my eye because of the

ROCKST*R box.

There's a rock band video game

newly installed in the family room

and there's been a whole lot of singing and drumming.

At all hours of the day and night.

I've got rock stars on the brain.

Exotic

2010-08-30T07:53:00.000-07:00

When you're looking for a ride

think exotic.

Pt. Defiance Zoo.

Jungle Fever

2010-08-29T07:49:00.000-07:00

Another find at N. Pearl and 51st.

Interesting plants.

Tempting garden art.

Antique Sandwich Shop

2010-08-28T07:46:00.000-07:00

The sandwiches & salads are new,

not antique.

N. Pearl and 51st in Ruston.

Salvage Style

2010-08-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Near the corner of N. Pearl and 51st in Ruston,

there's a new shop about to open.

It's called Salvage Style

The owner is busy sprucing up the place

and hopes to have it open for business

in the next few days.

She finds treasures of the used variety

that are being cast off

and brings them back to chic-ness.

What could be more environmentally friendly?

Baby

2010-08-26T06:08:00.000-07:00

I don't have a clue whether this baby is Bima or Mali,

but it's one cute tiger kitten.

Pt. Defiance Zoo.

(p.s. The proud mommy is Jaya.)

A Really Fast Breakfast

2010-08-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

At least that's what they promise.

A Passion for Purple and Gold

2010-08-24T09:42:00.000-07:00

Husky paraphernalia.

University of Washington (Tacoma) bookstore.

Hot Diggety Dog!

2010-08-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

On Pacific Avenue

in the Museum District.

Tacoma's Light Rail

2010-08-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

It would be so grand to be able to hop on

at Union Station and ride to the airport

or downtown Seattle

or University Village

or Bellevue.

Another Chihuly Bit

2010-08-20T08:06:00.000-07:00

Tacoma is noted as an art glass center,

inspired in no small part

by Dale Chihuly's body of work.

Through the Window

2010-08-19T08:03:00.000-07:00

Book display

through the window of a bookshop

Meta Books on Pacific Avenue.

There are a lot of mountain lovers around here.

Indochine on Pacific Avenue

2010-08-18T10:02:00.000-07:00

Indochine features elegant Asian cuisine.

Photo data:

taken in NEF with Nikon D5000

post-processed, shifting lighting to tungsten

and then tweaking the hue and brightness.

Sunset on the Pond

2010-08-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

The weather's turned warmer again.

Look for sizzling sunsets.

Meta Books on Pacific

2010-07-22T10:35:00.000-07:00

Found a bookstore

the other day

when I was browsing shops on Pacific.

Near the University of Washington Tacoma campus.

Plate Shape on Live Feed

2010-07-16T07:51:00.000-07:00

Did I ever mention that the Museum of Glass

has a live feed

showing what's happening in the hot shop?

We were in the gallery watching this take shape,

but you could have joined us from home.

Richard Craig Meitner has been the artist in residence this week.

Hot stuff!

You Are What You Eat

2010-07-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Found on a wall

in a parking garage

on Antique Row.

So now you know.

(I'm Chinese and chocolate.)

More Graffiti

2010-06-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

This happens to be authorized.

And colorful.

Minor League Baseball

2010-06-25T13:47:00.000-07:00

Baseball

with a home town feel.

The Art Stop

2010-06-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

A fun place to visit.

On Broadway, downtown.

On the Deck

2010-06-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

Fun happy hour at the Hub.

Sit outside if the weather's nice

and you can find a table.

Glass

2010-06-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Undulating shapes.

Intense colors.

Johnny's Dock

2010-06-17T13:37:00.000-07:00

On the Thea Foss Waterway.

Tacoma.

Botanical Gardens

2010-06-15T13:35:00.000-07:00

Feathery things.

Botanical Gardens.

Wright Park.

Hot Shop

2010-06-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

Choose a cool day

to visit the hot shop.

Banner

2010-06-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

Another colorful banner.

Broadway Business District.

Chihuly Glass

2010-06-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

Did I mention that Chihuly's works

are well represented in Tacoma?

Ma Chihuly's Floats

2010-05-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Ma Chihuly's Floats

are back

at Tacoma Art Museum.

Waterbabies

2010-05-13T06:43:00.000-07:00

Kayaks

are big around here.

Brickwork

2010-05-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Love the pattern of the bricks,

the leaves framing the view.

Stadium High School.