We all have them: photos of our children which perfectly encapsulate both time and place and the child’s personality.
When we visited Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island this past Labor Day, BigB was bound and determined to see some ‘real tide pools’ i.e. tide pools which were actually, you know, on a beach – as opposed to the ‘fake tide pools in the Seattle Aquarium‘. So here he is, in full hot-weather, sun-protective gear, with only his nose in the water. Apparently the display of cold-water anenomes and other tide pool vegetation was worth the effort.
We actually stopped at the park since it’s known as one of the best land-based locations for whale watching. There are three pods of Orcas living in the waters around these islands and they frequent this channel regularly.
Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales on our visit, but we did see seals and porpoises. And, of course, the tide pool show 
Another great Photo Friday.
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Photo Credit: seamusnyc
What a cool photo. Love your new digs!
There’s nothing like real hands-on (or nose-on) encounters with nature. Great shot!
That’s a great picture! Love your new site!
I like these photos, and the close ups of the Orcas – site looks super!
Great shot of your son….you are right: it is so wonderful when we are able to capture those moments of authentic experiences especially with our kids. And I love seeing those orcas. We used to live on Puget Sound and I will never forget the evening we stepped outside and discovered a pod of orcas swimming around. It was one of the most magical moments I have ever experienced.
Wow, orcas!!! I have never seen them in the wild, just sea world:)
Great photos.
Gotta love a kid unafraid to satisfy their curiosity! Too bad he didn’t have an underwater camera.
I love the photo of your son with his face in the water. Wonderful photos!
I love Lime Kiln! Where did you eat on SJI?