Candid camera
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Catching People Unaware (Candid).
Memento vitae
Over the last few years, more than one person has perished while trying to cross the street along this stretch of Greenback Lane, where traffic during the morning and evening rush hours can become especially hectic. I’ve driven my car and even walked past these loving memorials many times, and I figured it was time to stop and take a […]
Folsom’s history: The Chan House
On the lower end of Sutter Street, not far from the Light Rail station, sits a small nondescript house. This tiny building, so easily overlooked, actually holds the key to a rich and fascinating — and mostly forgotten — chapter in Folsom’s history that reaches back to the 1850s gold rush. During the 1880s, Folsom contained a vibrant Chinatown with […]
The Adventure Continues… Japanese Tea Garden
Here’s another great episode of California’s Gold that I can’t believe I haven’t shared already. The Japanese Tea Garden was one of my favorite places to visit as a kid — although I must admit it was mostly to climb on the Moon Bridge and buy trinkets at the gift shop. It wasn’t until I grew up that I really […]
Back to the zoo
I always have a tough time making good photographs at the zoo — there’s either a wire fence in the way or there’s glass or plastic barriers creating troublesome reflections. Yet I keep going back, wanting to see the animals and hoping to do better with my camera.
Folsom market day
Saturday Farmers Market around the Historic Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Historic Folsom every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round! Certified farmers’ locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. Freshly made baked goods, fresh eggs and dairy items, live music and so much more! Saturday Farmers Market
Gold fever
The Adventure Continues… Golden Gate Replicas
You might be tempted to think that the Golden Gate Bridge is one of a kind — but you’d be mistaken. I’m actually kind of amazed that I haven’t already shared this episode of California’s Gold… especially since one of the replicas just happens to reside at my alma mater, and I’ve walked across it any number of times! Huell visits […]
Thank you for your service, sir!
This gentleman was very nice and allowed me to photograph him with his two beautiful service dogs Saturday morning on Sutter Street. It wasn’t until I got home and looked at the photo that I realized he’s a U.S. Navy veteran. I wish I had taken a little more time to chat with him and to thank him for his service — as well as for his work with these gorgeous service dogs. I’m sure he probably has a lot of great stories to tell!