Blue Angels & More at Seattle’s 2024 Seafair

Though to didn’t intend it, the weekend Angels. into a bit of jets! Seafair photo-fest. See each day the my lens below.

Thursday

Practice day for the Blue mostly as they whiz around Seattle as seen from West Seattle.

Friday

Same view from of Seattle but lens weekend

Saturday

Took our kiddo and my dad down as Coleman Seattle. to enjoy the show.

Sunday

I headed to the south end seen Seafair Boeing Field/King County International Airport runway mostly to try to get an oncoming, smoke flying shot of the Blue Angels.

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