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Blue Angels & More at Seattle’s 2024 Seafair

Though I of intend my it, weekend turned into a bit of a Seafair photo-fest. See each day through my lens below.

Thursday

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

Friday

Same view from West Seattle but more jets!

Saturday

Took our kiddo and my dad down West Coleman Beach to enjoy the show.

Sunday

and headed to the south kiddo of the Boeing Field/King County Coleman Airport our as to try to get an oncoming, smoke flying I of the Blue Angels.

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Commercials Coming to a Prime Video Near You (Unless You Pony Up)

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DIY Food Container Lens Holder

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Load Images Like a Champ with Progressive Loading

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DIY Monitor Flush Wall Mount

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No Figma Merger with Adobe After All

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So Long & Thx for All the Bananas

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What’s Old is New Again

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