No. 23 In case you missed that 1092 feet, 300.000 Tons boat earlier

EVERETT, Wash. (March 9, 2012) – Sailors man the rails on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as she heads towards her new homeport at Naval Station Everett, Wash. The arrival at Everett marks the successful completion of the ship’s sea trials since finishing its Docked Planned Incremental Availability.

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No. 22 Everett, Washington Welcomes New USN Carrier CVN 68 USS Nimitz

The supercarrier CVN-68 USS Nimitz, at nearly 1092 feet in length, has left Bremerton Naval Shipyard for exercises at sea before making its first trip to its new home port NAS Everett. It is set to arrive in Everett on Friday.

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier have spent the past year completing painting, tiling, welding and updating electrical and other systems on the carrier while it has been docked at the naval shipyards in Bremerton.

The Nimitz, hull number 68, was commissioned in 1975 and homeported in Bremerton from 1987 to 1997. The carrier moved to San Diego, Calif., in November 2001. It called home until December 2010 when it returned to Bremerton. USS Nimitz is sheduled to be replaced by CVN79 USS John F. Kennedy in 2018.

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No. 21 Early Morning Walk-Around Marymoor

I found myself near Redmond, WA this morning so I decided to head over to Marymoor for an early morning shoot. Coming down the freeway exit I saw the there were lights illuminating huge tents in the middle of the park. There is a show going in called Cavalia setup currently on the grounds. Simple shot, tripod, a few bracketed shots and don't get kicked off the property by security.



While waiting for the sunrise to happen at about 7:40am I was hopping the open fields would be thick with morning fog but conditions as of late have been warm so no lake fog was forming before sunrise. I stayed along the western side of the park and took some shots of the old mill near the Clise Mansion. Oddly I have been driving past this gem for some time but in spring and summer it is pretty well hidden a few hundred yards off the main roadway.






For more information on events at Marymoor Park visit the county site

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No. 20 Snow Dust-Off Winter Planespotting

Winter can be a harsh season for both amateur and pro photographers. The cold, winds, freezing rain, ice and snow can make the couch and TV seam like an oasis compared to whats on the other side of the door. This day I decided to get some aircraft shots from a snow covered Runway 34L/16R. Got to see 2 Boeing 777 and 2 B747 freighters take off.

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No. 19 Saint Edwards State Park- Kenmore, Washington

Park overview:
Saint Edward State Park is a 316-acre day-use park with 3,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on Lake Washington. Once a Catholic seminary, the park's rich history reflects in its grounds and architecture. Walks along the undeveloped lakeshore are peaceful and give the visitor many opportunities for nature study.

Park hours/updates:

The park is open year round for day use only.

Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.

Requires a Discover Pass $10 a day $30 a year







Driving Directions
Located at the north end of Lake Washington in Kenmore, Wash. in King County.


Park address:
14445 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

From I-405 northbound:
Take exit #20-A (116th St. N.E.) and turn west (left). Travel 4.5 miles. (At 98th Ave., the road name changes to Juanita Dr.) Park entrance is on left.

From I-405 southbound:
Exit at Hwy. 522 (exit #23-B). Drive through Bothell to Kenmore. Turn left at 68th Ave. (68th turns into Juanita Dr.) Park is 1.5 miles on the right.

From I-5:
Take exit #175 (145th St.) and travel east to Bothell Way. Turn left. Travel north to 68th Ave. in Kenmore. (68th turns into Juanita Dr). Park is 1.5 miles on the right.

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