Surprises
Snapshots from the trails
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The two photos above were taken on my walks. The mushroom is one of many I have spotted out on the grass accompanying the sidewalks of our neighborhood. The starfish was spotted in the waters of the marina down along the Burke-Gilman trail. I usually don’t see starfish this far from the ocean beaches, so it was a treat. The mushrooms seem to sprout up from the grass along the sidewalks on a regular basis. They both seem to stand out from the background and so attract my attention.
The blue heron seen above is a regular sight along the Sammamish River trail, often heralded by its distinctive squawk. It was a treat to get such a close shot. More than the regular exercise, which I enjoy and benefit from, this is the reason I walk — to see all the sights of nature that can help put all of life in perspective. There is more to life than politics and sports.
