Farmhouse fruit
Fruit decor in two farmhouses — Keller, Texas, and Mendocino County, California.
Fort Bragg forest
I’m so glad my curiosity led me to explore this tiny oasis of redwood forest in the middle of Fort Bragg, California, last November. Although it’s relatively small, this park is a priceless gem for anyone wishing to escape for a few minutes and soak in the sights, sounds, and smells of the coastal rain forest: nature at its most […]
Along Harriet Creek
A few scenes, shot with my phone camera, from a lonely corner of Justin, Texas. We discovered this trail in the undeveloped area behind our rented house in March 2025. Although there are blocky stone benches and dog waste stations along the path, I saw no other people while I was exploring.
Shades of red
I always feel mixed emotions whenever I try to photograph red flowers. Discovering deep carmine red blooms always fills me with joy; but I perpetually fail to duplicate their true beauty and intensity with my camera. My frustration continues when I sit down to edit the images. Usually I wind up with something more pink than what I believe is […]
Spring in Secret Ravine
It’s been nearly a year since I last visited Secret Ravine, tucked into one of the few remaining green spaces between Roseville and Rocklin. I’m never sure how much longer this tiny haven is going to remain, surrounded as it is by housing developments and major roadways, including Interstate 80. I had actually forgotten about this bunch of pictures which […]
Flowers of February
I didn’t expect to find flowers along the Mendocino coast in early February. But despite the rain and chilly weather, I actually encountered a few hardy blooms, both wild and domestic, growing in the areas between Manchester and Fort Bragg. I’m sure that with all the rain Northern California is getting at the moment, there will a lot more colors […]
Moat Creek details
When I stopped along Highway 1 to check out the Moat Creek beach access in December 2023, it was not my first visit. But it was the first time I followed the trail up onto the bluffs above the beach. What I found was a neat little loop trail, although at the time I was slightly disappointed that it wasn’t […]
The first camellias
I noticed our first white camellia of the season just the other day — the red ones always open a bit later. And in less than 24 hours a bunch more had already burst from their buds. These three trees grow along the side of our house and for most of the year don’t get much attention, unless they start […]
Flowers at home
I always love seeing the flowers blooming whenever I visit my childhood home these days! Here is a collection of phone shots from the past few months.