Sunset At Lake Padden

Another post from summer. We have a favorite lake in Bellingham, it is right in town and has no houses on it. It is a city park and is preserved just for outdoor activities. There are horse trails, hiking trails, baseball diamonds, benches with fabulous views, a swimming beach, a big play area for kids and lots of spots for picnics. No motor boats are allowed on the lake.

It is a popular spot for kayakers . . . click to enlarge and you will see how the new camera caught the flying water droplets from the paddle . . .

The sun was beginning to set - and the view through the woods
around the lake was spectacular . . .

I wiggle the camera a little - but I like the look of this shot. It seems enchanted.

The reflected sunlight on the trees made them look like they were on fire . . .

As the sun set over the lake - the moon came out . . .

Tiny, far away moon . . .

Hello moon . . .

Oh - I am overjoyed - I've wanted good close up pictures of the moon for so long . . .

And as it got darker - the pictures got better . . .

Good night moon!