Tugboat Afternoon
Time 12:48 PM, Temp 49.0° F, Dew Point 42.1° F, Barometer 30.07", Wind 6 mph ESE, Humidity 77%
Under overcast skies, a pair of tugboats steam toward Similk Bay, each with a raft of logs in tow. Taking the lead is Tugboat Rosario out of La Conner, Washington:
Following closely is Tugboat Swinomish which we have seen here before:
Both tugs bear local names. Swinomish tends her flock like a shepherd:
Since I had the zoom lens straining I tried a shot of the salmon rearing pens south of Kiket Island. These have been controversial. Some believe their presence poses a risk to native salmon from parasites and diseases:
Under overcast skies, a pair of tugboats steam toward Similk Bay, each with a raft of logs in tow. Taking the lead is Tugboat Rosario out of La Conner, Washington:
Following closely is Tugboat Swinomish which we have seen here before:
Both tugs bear local names. Swinomish tends her flock like a shepherd:
Since I had the zoom lens straining I tried a shot of the salmon rearing pens south of Kiket Island. These have been controversial. Some believe their presence poses a risk to native salmon from parasites and diseases:
