Looks Pretty But It Isn't
![Looks Pretty But It Isn't](/content/images/size/w2000/wordpress/2018/08/Ballardundersmoke-filledskies281of129-2.jpg)
The Pacific Northwest has been covered by a stifling blanket of toxic smoke from wildfires*. It has been so bad that wearing a mask seemed like the sensible thing to do. In the past I just assumed masks were for people with asthma or other respiratory challenges. I thought about getting one and might if the smoke returns after today’s welcomed respite.
Last night I was in Ballard to see two shows: Pebble n the Crick at Obec Brewing and Lizzie Weber at the Sunset Tavern. After Lizzie Weber’s show I stopped to take this shot. The moon looks pretty, but it was an ugly night. Thank goodness for the great music.
![Ballard, Seattle, 22 August 2018. Fujifilm XH1: 6400 | f/2.8 | 1/80th](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a71229df9a61eb777aa9262/1535060485981-3C6I1JTJ2AF8IN5LGOSV/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kA_SSaoz4elkj-HsZd8gX3Z7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1UWPwZyNcweDIvdeL5kotwkIXjs9g0WibSO_cU-Ijy4Pwg6poS-6WGGnXqDacZer4yQ/Ballard+under+smoke-filled+skies+%281+of+1%29-2.jpg)
Ballard, Seattle, 22 August 2018. Fujifilm XH1: 6400 | f/2.8 | 1/80th