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Passengers from the first international flight to arrive at the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a Delta Air Lines flight from Seoul-Incheon, head through IAF’s Grand Hall, a 450,000 square foot baggage claim and customs processing area, towards baggage claim early Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022. 220150
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Although not as long as they were Sunday, there were still long delays at general security lines at Sea-Tac airport Monday, September 19, 2022. Lines lead out to the parking garage for a brief time Monday morning. Wait times were up to 90 minutes Sunday though people reported waiting in line for up to two hours. Although most people think that the Thanksgiving holiday produces the longest lines at Sea-Tac International Airport, they are actually busiest during the summertime. Passengers don’t seem to be too worried about previous COVID restrictions, which were lessened in September when this photo was shot, but the long lines and waits are definitely back.
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Talk with an editor before using – bh Colchuck Peak, site of an avalanche that occurred on February 19, 2023. Six climbers attempting to climb the peak via the northeast couloir route when an avalanche carried four down the couloir, resulting in three fatalities. Colchuck Peak is at center, the northeast couloir is partly sunlit. Argonaut Peak is to the right of Colchuck. Dragontail Peak is at left, and Colchuck Lake is at lower left/center.

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Jake Hoffman, left, and Tyler Godwin check out the historical lime kiln from which this hike receives its name. (Evan Bush / The Seattle Times)

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*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Daniel Chernin danchernin@comcast.net Issaquah WA 4255911012 Issaquah WA – my backyard 2022/09/10 We have owls nesting in our yard and the surrounding forest, but rarely do they come down to our deck. This barred owl landed on the railing, carefully checked out the scene then closed his eyes and turned to worship the sun. Taken with Canon EOS 77D, EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM lens at ISO 100, 1/2000, f/2.8, 200mm. owl crop.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 18:35:41 19 Sep, 2022

Whooo wishes you a Happy Owl-oween? This peaceful Issaquah creature.

*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Steve Russell stevereno22@msn.com TACOMA 2535893782 stevereno22 Chambers Bay, University Place, WA 2022/09/02 Male Blue-eyed Darner dragonflies usually spend nearly all their waking hours patrolling for food or females, but on occasion will take a break and perch on cattails or other pond vegetation. I happened to catch this one briefly stretching out his abdomen (“tail”) during an unusually long break. I shot this handheld with a Sony A1 camera and 100-400mm lens while standing shin-deep in the pond. Steve Russell_Dragonfly Yoga.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 09:23:09 12 Sep, 2022

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*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Greta Nehrenberg duckfan@live.com Kent, WA 2068833630 vielmusik Columbia National Wildlife Refuge 2021/03/19 I heard the snow geese flying overhead, quickly aimed upward, zoomed in and snapped a photo. Afterwards I noticed that everything had lined up perfectly. Taken with a Canon Powershot SX530. IMG_2961.jpeg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 16:03:10 25 Mar, 2021

Snow geese toe the line as they parade before the moon

*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Blaine Amidon bfamidon@comcast.net Edmonds, WA 425 301 1781 blaineamidon Deception Pass, WA 2021/03/15 Conditions looked promising for a nice sunset so and friend and I made the 90 minute drive up north to Deception Pass. Things fell into place very nicely for us as the sun dropped down where we anticipated, and there was a very nice orange tint in the sky as the sun set. Taken with a Nikon Z7 with a 150 – 600mm Tamron telephoto lens. DSC_9550.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 11:31:49 16 Mar, 2021

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Although not as long as they were Sunday, there were still long delays at general security lines at Sea-Tac airport Monday, September 19, 2022. Lines lead out to the parking garage for a brief time Monday morning. Wait times were up to 90 minutes Sunday though people reported waiting in line for up to two hours. 221609

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