The day dawned spectacularly blue and balmy.
I took this one mainly to record the name of one more ship. This is the
Jin Yue. Although I didn't get any further info, ships can usually be found online these days. By the way, on the left is the new, colorful cap to the railing improvements on the pilots' building.
The other end of the
Jin Yue.
I thought I'd drive to Astoria Health Foods to pick up some NADH instead of walking, just because I was feeling so tired, but it seems everyone was visiting the coast on this beautiful day, and the parking spots were all taken. I ended up walking about as far as I would have anyway. It was a nice day to be out. This bench seems to be new. I'm noticing new benches and planters all over downtown Astoria.
My first thought was just to capture the old Art Deco tile in the unused entrance to the Astor Hotel ballroom on Commercial Street, then I noticed the strange "flower" growing the pot. Later I noticed the blue glove on the window ledge. Since they're working on the ballroom, and since people leave their trash in inappropriate places, there's no mystery or story at all, but simply visually I thought it was a kind of fun '30s-style mystery image. No?
This is no mystery, it's the front of Amazing Stories. See today's
Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo.
I liked the way the light was playing on the curtains, but you have to click to enlarge in order to see the effect of the old glass.
Coming back, I was struck by the color of the center building, although it doesn't show as well in the photo. Still, I like the image.
This is the sign for Amazing Stories. I'll capture it someday it better light. I think it's one of Astoria's nicer business signs, and the Deco certainly goes with the building.
Here's another bench I hadn't noticed before.
I'm always a little surprised to see kayakers out. There's a kayak rental place on Pier 39, but it's not every day I see them on the water down here. I'm sure there will be more as the weather actually turns into summer.
Evening on the old Englund Marine building. I always love this view, and the pilings are so green right now.
This evening shadow of the deck railings above me always catches my attention, but it doesn't photograph very well. The lines are not sharp. Maybe someday I'll get it.
The day dawned spectacularly blue and balmy.
I took this one mainly to record the name of one more ship. This is the Jin Yue. Although I didn't get any further info, ships can usually be found online these days. By the way, on the left is the new, colorful cap to the railing improvements on the pilots' building.
The other end of the Jin Yue.
I thought I'd drive to Astoria Health Foods to pick up some NADH instead of walking, just because I was feeling so tired, but it seems everyone was visiting the coast on this beautiful day, and the parking spots were all taken. I ended up walking about as far as I would have anyway. It was a nice day to be out. This bench seems to be new. I'm noticing new benches and planters all over downtown Astoria.
My first thought was just to capture the old Art Deco tile in the unused entrance to the Astor Hotel ballroom on Commercial Street, then I noticed the strange "flower" growing the pot. Later I noticed the blue glove on the window ledge. Since they're working on the ballroom, and since people leave their trash in inappropriate places, there's no mystery or story at all, but simply visually I thought it was a kind of fun '30s-style mystery image. No?
This is no mystery, it's the front of Amazing Stories. See today's Astoria, Oregon, Daily Photo.
I liked the way the light was playing on the curtains, but you have to click to enlarge in order to see the effect of the old glass.
Coming back, I was struck by the color of the center building, although it doesn't show as well in the photo. Still, I like the image.
This is the sign for Amazing Stories. I'll capture it someday it better light. I think it's one of Astoria's nicer business signs, and the Deco certainly goes with the building.
Here's another bench I hadn't noticed before.
I'm always a little surprised to see kayakers out. There's a kayak rental place on Pier 39, but it's not every day I see them on the water down here. I'm sure there will be more as the weather actually turns into summer.
Evening on the old Englund Marine building. I always love this view, and the pilings are so green right now.
This evening shadow of the deck railings above me always catches my attention, but it doesn't photograph very well. The lines are not sharp. Maybe someday I'll get it.
1 comment:
I really enjoyed this series ... I love boats and water, so that might explain it. Looks like a very nice day for a stroll to check out what was happening in Astoria.
If I'm to kayak, I want a nice, calm, smooth pond!
I think I know why you're noticing more benches these days, but I'm not sure why you're seeing more planters.
The only time I see more planters is when I'm a bit potted! And then I have to look for a bench upon which to rest my weary bones!
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