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October 15, 2018 ~ Salish Sea ~ late afternoon
Sunny days in October in the Pacific Northwest are magical. Sea creatures are enjoying this cool water and slanted sunlight. I observed a few on a calm late afternoon near my home.
The water was peaceful enough to see swimmers down below leaving tracks on the surface ....
Elsewhere the golden fall sunlight danced in ripples created by breezes and quiet swimmers.
It’s the autumn colors in slanting golden light that creates these watery glistening reflections. There’s just enough breeze across the surface to generate flat ripples. I like the impressionistic look more than a mirrored reflection. Dynamic but also peaceful. Foraging sea creatures add unpredictable curves to the pattern. These Horned grebes are among the earliest winter migrants to the bay, joining a resident lone seal on this afternoon.
Some creatures snoozed peacefully in the warm sunlight.
Stepping back from my perusal of particular visitors in the bay, here’s a bigger view. You may be able to see some of these magical sea creatures hiding in plain sight.
(reflected colors are from Oceanspray and Oregon Grape bushes turning color, as well as fallen foliage from same and from alders and firs up higher, plus tree trunks, dry grass and bedrock.)
Sunny and quiet again in the Pacific Northwest today. A bit chilly but warm in the sun. We may eke out a few more of these magical golden days before the fall storms begin in earnest.
What’s up in nature in your area today?
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