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30-Nov-2014 Jim Stiles

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Camano Island, Washington

Three Fingers Mountain and Big Bear Mountain

Three Fingers is the one on the left; the tallest of the three peaks is 6,855 feet. Big Bear Mountain (on the right) is 5,641 feet. The body of water in the foreground is Port Susan, which is where I now live. This shot is from the beach in front of my new place of residence.

The beauty all around here is just amazing, and very special to be able to see all the time!

Port Susan is a bay and strait located in the U.S. state of Washington. Part of the Whidbey Island Basin of Puget Sound, Port Susan is bounded by Camano Island to the west and the mainland to the east. The Stillaguamish River empties into the northern end of Port Susan. To the south, Port Susan connects with the rest of Puget Sound via Possession Sound and Saratoga Passage. A swampy waterway connects the northern end of Port Susan with Skagit Bay. This waterway also separates Camano Island from the mainland.

In late May and early June 1792 George Vancouver's expedition explored Port Susan and gave it its current name. Most of Port Susan was surveyed by boats under Vancouver's officer, Joseph Whidbey. On June 3, 1792, Vancouver held a formal ceremony taking possession of the region for Britain, at which time he named today's Saratoga Passage "Port Gardner", in honor of Vice-Admiral Sir Alan Gardner. He named Port Susan in honor of Lady Susan, Sir Alan's wife.


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Sally 08-Dec-2014 13:07
I am sure you will just love living here.
What a wonderful view. Looking forward to seeing more of this beautiful area.
Pete Hemington08-Dec-2014 06:56
A stunning shot and inspiring place to live.
This should lift the spirits for anybody needing boost.
hal 08-Dec-2014 06:25
Wow, what a view from your front door !
And the history story gives the excellent image
so much more meaning.
Terry_O08-Dec-2014 04:22
Oops, I see you did dust if off :) - So, it would be great fun to visit someday and try
to get some great bird shots...
Terry_O08-Dec-2014 04:19
What a marvelous view and place to live, Jim! And what a great birding area! Dust off
that 500mm f4L of yours :)