Everyone in the Pacific Northwest jokes that summer doesn’t really start here until July 5th. We usually have one or two warm days in June surrounded by partly sunny days mixed with some rain and clouds but the real heat and sunshine doesn’t come out until mid July. This year our one early hot day happened to be July 1st and instead of spending our evening in front of the fans I thought we should pack up our dinner to go and take a picnic to the beach. Why stay inside looking for the fans when we could be on the sand with cool ocean breezes and natural air conditioning? The clouds rolled in just before sunset so I didn’t get a shot of a beautiful, pink sky but this photo does illustrate how nice it is during these long June and July nights when it is light until 10:00 pm.
Frequent readers might notice a few familiar things in this shot, there’s Ryan of course and he’s standing on the huge beach log I’ve photographed plenty of times, wearing his straw hat and yes, carrying a big stick…
We are nearing the end of my easy to photograph hours as I’m definitely not a night owl so it’s time to brainstorm some creative ways to get through the next few months. 🙂 If you have a photo or story to share about your 9:00 pm hour I’d love to see it! Please tag your post 1 Day 1 World Project for easy reader searches and/or link your post in a comment below so we can all enjoy the view. Together we’ll build a virtual 24 hour day filled with images from around the world.
If you’re new to the 1 Day 1 World Project please take a look at my introductory post here. This 9:00 pm post will remain open for submissions until the end of Saturday, July 12th and a new post for the 10:00 pm hour will open for entries Sunday, July 13th.
I will include a list of participant links below but please be patient during the second half of the week while we are away for some family vacation time without WiFi and little to no cell coverage. Four whole days with nothing to do but relax, eat, hike and explore a new island!
http://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2014/07/05/one-day-one-world-project-2100-2200/
http://vastlycurious.com/2014/07/07/%f0%9f%8cne-day-%8e%f0%9f%8cne-world/
1 Day 1 World: 9:00 – 10:00 PM
http://sukiesoriginal.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/1-day-1-world-9pm-10pm/
http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/1-day-1-world-project-900-pm-1000-pm/
http://theaddad.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/1-day-1000pm/
http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/1day-1world-project-9-00-10-00pm/
http://margaretrosestringer.com/2014/07/11/1-day-1-world-project-900-1000pm/
http://redneckgarage.net/2014/07/10/1-day-1-world-project-hour-10/
1 Day 1 World: 9:00-10:00 PM (2)
http://weliveinaflat.com/blog/dog-lobbies-better-food/
Sounds like you’re about to have a wonderful adventure in nature….enjoy 🙂
Thanks, Seonaid. 🙂 We’re looking forward to it!
Enjoy your vacation, Lisa. I hope you’re headed somewhere fun.
We’re going out to the San Juan Islands with family, food, bikes and beach chairs. 🙂
Vacations should be about “disconnecting” and enjoying time with family!
I agree, Patrick. 🙂
Enjoy your trip!
Thanks, Sue I can’t wait!
Now we need someone who works night shifts to join in 😉
Enjoy your break Lisa – hope the weather is perfect for you.
Jude xx
Thanks, Jude the forecast looks great as of today but even if it’s chilly we’ll still have a great time. 🙂
A night shift worker’s perspective would be perfect!
http://wp.me/pL5Ms-1Dz
from a couple of weeks ago – hope that’s OK!
Of course, thanks for sharing it with us!
I shall try and get a more local shot this week – though we too are travelling towards the end of the week.
You are in a beautiful part of the country and today’s photo is proof of it!
Thanks, Joanne! I do feel pretty lucky to know we can see something new and pretty every day just by looking outside. 🙂
A really beautiful image, Lisa. It gets dark here by 6pm almost right through the year. I would love to have long summer evenings like we had in England when I was a child. Enjoy your trip. It sounds wonderful. 🙂
Thanks, Sylvia! I really enjoy our long summer nights but we do pay for them in the winter when it is dark by 4:30. 😦
Oh yes, I forgot about the downside. 🙂
Have a wonderful, relaxing and disconnected (from technology) vacation, Lisa.
Thanks, Nancy we plan to have fun days, late nights and lots of family time. 🙂 Packing card games and books instead of computers…
Sounds like an outstanding plan! Enjoy!
Love your new look and the serene lake shot of Ryan . I am waiting for 9:00-10:00 to surprise you with my punctuality….Smiles, only 2 1/2 hours left to go 🙂 ~ ENJOY your vacation Lisa ♥
I can’t wait to see your post, Kathryn. 🙂 Thanks for the happy vacation wishes!
Enjoy your nontech San Juan vacation! Sounds wonderful. Can’t beat being in the islands and near the water around here in summer!
Thanks, D’Arcy! We agree. 🙂
Lisa-
Enjoy the San Juans (a favorite place to relax and vacation)…
the perfect place to be without wifi!!! So peaceful and beautiful.
Agreed- the next sets of entries will require some imagination. I’ll start with this one!
1 Day 1 World: 9:00 – 10:00 PM
Jane
Thanks, Jane. 🙂 I can’t wait to get to the islands and enjoyed reading your post about your 9:00 hour!
This is lovely 🙂
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
🙂
The blue hour! I love it, Lisa 🙂
I did take a couple of fiery sunsets the other evening but the setting is pretty boring. I need to get out more! 🙂 🙂
I just saw Jude’s entry and it’s stunning, isn’t it?
Have a fabulous time!
Thanks for your comments, Jo! You get out plenty and I can’t imagine a boring sunset. 🙂 Glad you liked Jude’s entry too I thought it was absolutely wonderful. 🙂
So very beautiful and poetic, Lisa! Here is mine for this week: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/1-day-1-world-project-900-pm-1000-pm/
I probably should ask you if it’s okay to post the 1 day of a place other than your own city (?)
I’m glad you like this one, Amy. 🙂 Yes, it’s totally ok to share photos from places other than your own city. It’s all about looking through our fellow bloggers eyes, one hour at a time. 🙂
Thank you, Lisa! This 1 day 1 world is such a fun and meaningful project. 🙂
I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the project, Amy. Thanks!
Summer doesn’t here until you can go to a Red Sox game without having to bring a jacket!
Here’s mine from New Hampshire:
http://theaddad.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/1-day-1000pm/
Thanks for sharing your hour with us, Peter. 🙂 I agree, it doesn’t feel like summer until the evening air is warm enough for short sleeves. 🙂
I know you’re not there, Lisa, because you’re off enjoying yourself, but I finally made it!
http://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2014/07/10/1day-1world-project-9-00-10-00pm/
Happy hols! 🙂
Thanks, Jo! I had a great vacation and am so happy to see your entry. 🙂
The fireflies were out after nine which reminded me of a special night a few years ago- no picture this week, just a story: http://behindthewillows.com/2014/07/10/hay-field-magic/
Thanks for the great story, Jessie. 🙂
Hey Lisa! I’m still awake. Here is this weeks entry:
http://redneckgarage.net/2014/07/10/1-day-1-world-project-hour-10/
Patrick
Thanks for sharing such a great shot, Patrick!
Here’s mine for the week – I am having fun getting out and about at night so I have something to post!
Nature at Night
Wonderful, hearing stories like yours make this project so much fun!
Just HAD to post a second time this week 🙂
1 Day 1 World: 9:00-10:00 PM (2)
I’m so glad you did!