Gold Creek at Negro Bar State Park
A motley bouquet
Matilija poppies — Botanical Garden, San Francisco: Brugmansia, Angel’s trumpet — Botanical Garden, San Francisco: Red hibiscus — Safari Park, Escondido: Unidentified orange flowers — Safari Park, Escondido: Temple Bells — Botanical Garden, San Francisco: Temple Bells — Sutter Street, Folsom: Unidentified pink flowers — Botanical Garden, San Francisco:
Orangevale Avenue Bridge
This historic bridge is pretty close to my house. It’s not exactly famous, nor is it part of a major thoroughfare. It was built over Gold Creek in 1915, with a length of 160 feet, and was apparently designed to last for roughly 50 years. These photos, unless otherwise noted, were shot in January 2005, when the bridge was still […]
He was a Fishing Dog
While going through some old photos looking for images from Calaveras Big Trees State Park, I discovered this shot of Buster, out on Folsom Lake in the old Champion bass boat with the Big Guy. That alert focus on the largemouth bass tells you everything you need to know about Buster, and it comforts me to remember he truly had a […]
Ghost Leaves
Unnamed Creek, Negro Bar State Park
The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of December 2, 2016. What kind of image might help you relax? Maybe it’s an easy chair and blanket, a serene glimpse of nature, or a steaming cup of tea. Whatever it may be, please share yours and help your fellow bloggers relax! This is one of my favorite spots in […]
Musician at large
I met Kenny last July as he sat in front of the local CVS chain drugstore. He complimented my car (a 1972 Chevy El Camino), and I complimented his guitar. We chatted for a few minutes, and he told me he spends a lot of time around Negro Bar. When I confessed I was working on learning to play the mandolin, he offered me a few helpful tips from the depths of his experience. That was four months ago and I haven’t run into him since then; but the other day when the Big Guy happened to mention he’d recently seen a man sitting under the Lake Natoma Crossing playing guitar, I wondered if it might be Kenny. And I suddenly remembered that Kenny had invited me to look for his videos on YouTube. I’ve never had to worry about not having a roof over my head, but I know that, in different circumstances, any of us might find ourselves in a similar situation. Today, the weather here is windy, cold and very wet. I’m really hoping that Kenny is warm and safe somewhere.
WPC: It’s Not This Time of Year Without…
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of November 25, 2016. Show us the one thing without which your holiday season could never be complete.
A touch of color
Four decorative tiles seen at the corner of Sutter and Riley streets, Historic Folsom: