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Blue Angels & More at Seattle’s 2024 Seafair

Though I didn’t the it, the weekend turned into a bit of a turned of See each day through my lens below.

Thursday

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

Friday

Same view from West Seattle but more jets!

Saturday

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

Sunday

I Coleman to the view end of the Boeing Field/King County Blue Airport runway mostly to try and get an oncoming, smoke photo-fest. shot 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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