Yes, more about the city of Seattle.  I am getting a little more nostalgic with it as soon we will be moving away.  Though, this trip did have a purpose.  This time, I went to spend the day furthering my knowledge on website maintenance and only brought my camera with for the walk to and from the seminar.  Yes, that is one thing I sincerely love; to walk the streets of this diverse city with camera in hand.  

Far from most perceptions, the weather in the summer is really quite pleasant.  This summer has been bathing us in sun with few wet days to recall, and even those were fits of rain instead of dreary drizzle.  This trip to Seattle graced me with more of the same sunshine and mild air.  I actually left early enough to watch the sun rise while I was on the ferry, but there was enough dense fog that not even a shimmer of light from a shoreline could be seen. Although it also hid the tops of the buildings in Seattle, it did quickly burn off.

Of course, I did find more interesting things to photograph on my walt to the seminar, but I'm saving that for a "Farewell Seattle" post in the near future.  If you'd like to see the images, click this link - Seattle to be directed to the Seattle gallery.

About the seminar, I will spare you the technical details we covered.  I really to get a lot from these kind of functions.  Most important aside from the techie stuff is the networking I get to do.  I meet so many fantastically talented people that are eager to share their tips and tricks.  There were a handful to note at this event.  One in particular; a Google Glass Explorer.  This gal was one of few that is being able to test out the new Google Glass eyeware system.  The easiest way I can explain it if you don't already know what it is; a barely-there pair of eyeglass frames equipped with all the clever little features of a smart phone, but better.  I was even allowed to try them out myself for a spell.  What a hoot!  And Suzanne, the Explorer was quite the gem, so outgoing and intelligent~ everything I'd expect from an explorer!

In conversation with a few of the others at the seminar, I gleaned some interesting quotes I had to share with you.  

"I came here (Seattle) to live.  I thought I'd get rich and famous.  Instead, I just got stuck in traffic."  ~Mark Anthony, Photographer

"I believe in the sentiment; what is the best way to totally ruin a hobby you love? Turn it into a profession."  ~Christopher Colgan, Photographer