This sand creation is another amazing piece. I love how it looks like the little girl could get up at any moment and start dancing around.

The Arts in Action sandcastle building contest is over, here is the first of two photos of my picks. This did not win an award, but it's amazing!
Update: This did win the people's choice award, Bravo!

A vendor at the Arts in Action street fair had soap that looked good enough to eat.

A few of the cool cars at the Ruddell Auto car show.

An interesting boat at the Port Angeles marina.

I was just driving past, and I had to stop to take a photo of this yard. Great use of color!

Making paper at the Nippon Mill.

The real cost of fast food.

Port Book and News was overflowing with anxious customers awaiting their copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Just one block away, Odyssey Books was having another Harry Potter party, it was a night for book lovers.

Very true!

Here is a great place to take a break from downtown shopping.

A sailboat taking advantage of calm summer weather.

Ahh, wishful thinking. This was the temperature last Wednesday, but today it's raining!

Local raccoons are getting more and more aggressive. This photo was taken at 3 'o clock in the afternoon!

A festive boat

Vive la France
Authentic French cuisine in Port Angeles.

This is a "hidden" walkway through a block of buildings downtown.

Wednesday night Concerts on the Pier are a hit!

A sunset on First Street.

Safety first!

The Spanish influence on our area.

Crossing the Hood Canal bridge at sunset.

An overhead view of the Port Angeles harbor.
(photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker realty)

We are patiently awaiting the return of this guy, he has been removed for ???
(photo courtesy of Marine Life Center)

So THIS is what it takes to make coffee...taken while in line at an espresso drive-thru.

Happy 4th of July!

There is a pilot boat station on Ediz Hook. They provide a valuable service in guiding container ships and tankers into the harbor.

View from above the Port Angeles High School track.

Daily Photo theme for July 1st....RED!
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