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Frank Winters

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Traditions, Olympia Washington. Fair Trade -- Folk Art. (Shot with a Canon G9 from 2007 -- CCD sensor) #photography #monochrome #sepia #bw #black+white-photography #CCD #canong9 #olympiawashington #PNW

February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Views on Fifth, Olympia Washington. #photography #color-photography #urban #blueperiod #blue #ccd #canong9

February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Peer Group Weekly My favorite Coney Island Photo -- from 2004. A home-made looking amusement on the boardwalk before Coney got slick. #PeerGroup#weekly #photography #color-photography #coneyIsland #amusementpark

February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

The Sun. Game Farm in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Favorite oak tree. #BlueSkyArtShow #Sunshine #photography.

February 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Capitol Lake, Olympia Washington. #photography #color-photography #lake #cattails #softlight

The image displays cattails (Typha), a common wetland plant found at the edge of ponds and lakes. This is by Capitol Lake in Olympia Washington.
They are also known by names such as bulrush or reedmace in British English, and punks or cumbungi in other regions.
Cattails thrive in wet soil and shallow water, preferring full sun or partial shade.
The brown, sausage-shaped spikes in the photo are the plant's female flower heads, which are a distinctive feature.
The plants in the image appear to be in a dormant or winter state, with dry, brown stalks along the water's edge.

February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Marathon Park, Olympia Washington. #BW #BW-Photography #black+White-photography #monochrome #sunset #backlit #trail #railroadtracks #leicaxvario

This black and white photo captures a scenic view along a railroad track and walking path, in Marathon Park, Olympia Washington in the Pacific Northwest. The scene is set in what appears to be late winter or early spring, with bare trees dominating the background.

Key Features:
Foreground: A classic "RAILROAD CROSSING" crossbuck sign and a "YIELD" sign are prominently featured on the left. The path is graveled, and a fire hydrant sits in the lower center.
Middle Ground: The path curves to the right, following the non-operational railroad tracks along a raised embankment. A body of water, possibly a lake or bay, is visible to the right, with lush evergreen forests on the far bank. A modern-looking street lamp stands tall on the right side.
Background: The landscape is a mix of deciduous trees with bare branches and dense coniferous forests across the water. A few figures can be seen walking on the path in the distance.
Style: The black and white format emphasizes the textures of the gravel, grass, tree bark, and industrial elements, contributing to a tranquil and slightly rustic atmosphere.

February 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Peer Group Weekly. Coming up from Percival Creek. #peergroupweekly #photography #BW #Black+White #black+white_photography

February 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Aurora and I had the pleasure of installing some of my Coney Island Photos at the fabulous Browsers bookshop in Olympia (107 Capitol Way N). Andrea Griffith, owner, is always a pleasure to work with and so welcoming to artists. #photography #installation #olympiawashington #coneyIsland

February 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Restaurant window in Olympia, Washington. #blueskymonday #kaleidoscope #olympiawashington #keepolyodd

February 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

4th Ave Bridge at Capitol Lake, Olympia Washington. #photography #bw #bw-photography #black+white-photography #ccd #canong9 #PNW #Olympiawashington

February 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Marthon Park, Olympia, Washington. 1/31/26 A beautiful day 50+ degrees, lovely light. #photography #colorphotography #earlyspringday #canonG9 #ccd

February 1, 2026 at 6:26 AM

Frank Winters

@frankjwinters.bsky.social

Provincetown a while back. Love this building, and Provincetown. I took a photo of this in the early 90’s with a film Leica, uncoated lens. Funny this one with a digital camera has a similar look. #photography #colorphotography #provincetown