Bang! Flash! Red.white.blue.Ooh.ahh.wow! New Year’s at the Needle is fifteen minutes of pyrotechnics,
dancing to music synced to the resounding bangs and brilliant flashes.
The weather has been cold and clear the last two New Year’s Eves.
An unusual event in Seattle, where winter brings cold rain,
and lots of it.
So I was excited that the New Year’s Eve bringing in 2012 was ideal.
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Driving to Alki beach in West Seattle two hours before midnight to ‘hold’ my parking place,
I hunkered down in a cold car, playing games on my smart phone.
This image is one of several hundred I took,
looking east across Elliott Bay to downtown about two miles away.
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Using my longest lens (300mm) I mounted my Pentax K7 on my tripod,
I listened to the ooohs and aaahs of those standing around me,
as I stood with right eye ‘glued’ to the viewfinder,
remote trigger in my right hand.
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Exposing my thoughts in a post a couple of days ago on change for the New Year,
I am anticipating being kinder, more encouraging,
and healthier.
Actually, I began losing weight after Thanksgiving and have dropped eleven pounds as of today.
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I’d like to thank each of you, my blogging friends for your points of view,
allowing me to see bits of the world as you know it and share it on you blogs.
Thank you too, for sharing on ‘Weekly Top Shot’ so faithfully.
Each visit and comment here at The View From Right Here is a delight for me!
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May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire.
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Happy New Year ~ 2013!
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What a great photo! I love it. Congrats on losing 11 pounds already! That’s a great accomplishment.
Happy New Year to you and yours! Here’s to a great 2013 :)
That’s a great shot! Not unusual for you, by the way.
I’ve really enjoyed seeing your great photography this year. And, looking forward to even more in the new.
Congrats on the weight loss.
Happy New Year!!
A wonderful photo, Madge! I’ve never been to see this, even living so close, so thank you for sharing. Congrats on losing weight, this is very difficult, I know. I love your New Year’s Wishes. I wish the same for you and many blessings. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful photography this year! xx
Happy New Year, Madge! Great shot! Congrats on the weight loss, too.
Wow! And Happy New Year, Madge!
Love that photo!! Happy New Year!! Looking forward to the gems you will find and share in 2013.
Mouth dropping AWESOME!!! =)
Please swing by… Immediate Prayers Needed
Happy New Year to you.May the year ahead be filled with joy and love.
Hi Madge, Happy New Year and so nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by, your kind comment and new following.
I have so enjoyed my visit here and your pics are wonderful.
Best wishes for a wonderful new year ahead.
Hugs, CM
Same to you Madge!!!!
Happy New Year Madge.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Madge! Thanks for this fabulous, inspiring in so many ways, post!
That is wonderful news of what you have accomplished since November. Keep those wonderful pictures coming .
Dear Madge, Happy New Year to you! I hope 2013 is all that you want it to be and more. Looking forward to our continued blog friendship…it has been a highlight of this past year. And btw, those 11 lbs. you lost….I found them. If you or anyone reading this would like to stake a claim on them, let me know ASAP. Love! Helene
An E X P L O S I V E start to 2013! Happy New Year!
Awesome photo!! :)
Congrats on the weight loss, what an accomplishment this time of year!
I love the blessing at the end of your post.
Happy New Year!!
Fantastic! Happy New Year to you too.
wow, gorgeous photo! happy new year!
Happy New Year!
Beautiful shot!!!
Great New Year Photo, Madge! Happy New Year!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR / GODT NYTT ÅR!
Wow, what a great image!