The Luminary Procession, Friday April 25th 2025. Great evening, great fun! #luminaryprocession #olympiawashington #photography #bwphotography #bw #monochrome #blackandwhitephotography #samphotoclub

Several people are carrying lanterns, some are stars shaped. In the top of the image, a fish lantern with shimmery blue scales on its belly is the focus, though you can also see a narwhal to the right.

In the distance, a red and blue bird takes the spotlight with parade goers in the background. The bird appears to be a hummingbird.

The "hummingbird" of the previous photo takes center. There is a beautiful spiral on the birds beak lit in green, as are the eyes. Various patterns make up the feathers, all lit up. Beneath it are three individuals, all wearing crowns. One in the center wears a rig to assist with carrying the bird lantern.

A parade of lighted lanterns. There is a Crescent moon, an orca, mushrooms and several fish.

My back is mad. Stupid sacroilitis.

But the parade was beautiful! #processionofthespecies #luminaryprocession #olympia