Today I had a workshop called ‘Loving the Recession’, hosted by Steve Motenko who is a leadership coach.  It was a great workshop and was pretty eye opening for me.  No, I am not trained to be a leader, but Steve did guided us through some pretty good value and soul searching process.

The  event was held at Mosaic Community Coffeehouse.  At first I was wondering why the word ‘community’.  Then I learned that at Mosaic, you pay at a price you think what the value should be.  Quite interesting.  I know there is a restaurant in Denver also doesn’t price their items and services.

After the workshop, I stopped by at the Center for Wooden Boats.

A love note:

Sail boats

Ropes

Dragon retired?

I did not go out and shoot this Wednesday…it’s too freaking hot!  The images were taken last Friday when we were talking a walk around the Ballard lock.  There was a big ship in the lock waiting to get out.  The light, colors, shapes, reflection…all looked good.

This morning I had a meeting with my son’s teacher so after that I decided to go somewhere closer.  I went to the Bellevue Botanical Garden and this time only used my 100mm micro lens.

At first I tried to ‘chase’ the bees with my lens but they were too fast, then I learned to set a smaller aperture, spot a bee busy working, pre-focus on the nearest flower pedal and wait.  When it just about to take off, firing some shots to capture it in flight…very interesting.

I decided I am going to get away from all the business stuff and do something fun and relaxing: just go out and shoot whatever appeals to my eyes and heart.  Today is Wednesday so I call it ‘Shoot Wednesday’.  Since downtown Seattle is always my number one favorite spot, I grabbed my beloved Nikon D700 with a 24-120 lens and hopped on a bus to downtown.  I got off at International District and wandered toward Pike Market, and then headed back.

Pioneer Square - Smith Tower Reflection

‘Silo’

Mopeda

How long is the break?

Glass art:

The Market:

Gum Wall:

RED: