Under the pier’s sheltered shade,A barn swallow’s nest is uniquely laid.With elegant swoops, she feeds them all,A cheerful thanks, then for more they call. -Oakley Bowman Bay © Chris LeBoutillier Bowman Bay, Anacortes

In the dark of night, an egg of light,Cracks open, to reveal a sight.A moon, so beautiful and bright,One dreams, of taking flight. -Oakley Cosmic Egg © Chris LeBoutillier Lincoln Rock State ParkWenatchee, WA

Quiet in early morn, the sky creates its art,A canvas touched with hues of gold, a masterpiece to impart.The sun’s rays of a subtle glow, flairs burst with a crown of gold,In this calm, magnificent show, one finds a place to behold. -Oakley Crown of Gold © Chris LeBoutillier Guemes Island, WA08.09.2024

Tiny ferry, waves like hills,Churns the white, with iron will.Salty spray, a windswept song,Little ferry, brave and strong.                                      -Oakley Little Ferry © Chris LeBoutillier Thank you to the crew of the Guemes Island Ferry for making some crossings

Frost whispers secrets, wind hums low,Sun bleeds amber, then lets go.Day sighs, long shadows softly creep,Night’s velvet cloak, cold, deep.                                      -Oakley Shadows Softly Creep © Chris LeBoutillier Kelly’s Point, Guemes Island, WA

Sea’s salty kiss, a frozen bite,Ocean’s dance in crystal light.Spray cast high, then kissed by frost,Teeth of winter, on ocean lost.                                  -Oakley Sea’s Salty Kiss © Chris LeBoutillier North Beach, Guemes Island, WA