Rock gardening
Rocks of all shapes and sizes at Caples Lake near the Carson Pass, Highway 88.
The Adventure Continues… El Dorado County Fair
This summer has not been a good one when it comes to wildfires, not only here in California, but unfortunately all around the world. This morning part of my sadness comes from the fact that a beautiful area I’ve very recently visited and enjoyed hiking and photographing has become ground zero for our region’s latest forest fire — El Dorado […]
Rust in Peace, Part 3
I have one final entry for my rusty metal series! These images were shot in June and July 2021 at a variety of locations in Amador, El Dorado, and Calaveras counties. The Argonaut Mine, located within the small town of Jackson (Amador County) was in operation from 1850 until 1942. In 1922 the state’s “deadliest recorded mining disaster” occurred there, […]
Mexico Monday redux on a break
Mexico Monday redux is taking a break this week. See you next Monday!
Rust in Peace, Part 2
More images of the rusted machinery at Angels Camp Museum in Calaveras County. Shot in late June 2021.
Morning rounds
Here are a few images from my visit to Rossmoor Bar this morning, on the south side of the American River in Rancho Cordova. While the bike and hiking trails that run alongside the river are pleasant enough, sometimes it’s more rewarding to break away from the crowds and follow your own path.
The Adventure Continues… Trona Pinnacles
You might want to have a nice big glass of cool water handy while you watch this episode of California’s Golden Parks from 2008. There’s not a whole lot of it to be found in these unique and beautiful — if dry — desert locations. The state’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has designated the Trona Pinnacles as an Area […]
Rust In Peace, Part 1
When I visited the Angels Camp Museum in Calaveras County, before I even stepped inside one of their exhibit buildings I found a whole yard full of historic machinery, some of it clearly rescued from rusty oblivion. I could recognize a few of the pieces; the old generator from the Utica powerhouse looks very similar to those I’ve seen in […]
Mexico Monday redux, Week 27
This week’s images include pictures from 1973 and 1974 — inside a prison, building an orphanage in Tepic, and my Dad visiting with a family at their home.