The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of August 16, 2017. Diversions, distractions, and delightful detours… What is guaranteed to distract you? What is your “Ooh, shiny!”? It might be a sign with an arrow — or even better, a few arrows, all pointing in different directions. It might be a fork in the path, forcing me to […]
I chose this episode of California’s Gold this week in honor of all my own memories of road trips when I spotted some intriguing road sign or attraction and wanted to stop to check it out but didn’t, for one reason or another. I’m sure I can’t be the only one who’s had this experience! I’m still hanging onto my […]
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: August 13, 2017. I discovered this hallway in Folsom after I’d already posted my response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge a week ago: A varied group of riders on the Southern Pacific train car, Historic Folsom: Lost and found: Cupola of the Cohn mansion: Pet store chinchilla: And finally — yes, you really are in […]
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of August 9, 2017: Exploring the elements of earth, air, water, and fire through the landscapes that surround us. Up in the mountains, away from the highway, the conveniences, and the safety of our familiar, life is reduced to the basic elements. There are no traffic sounds here — only the […]
I know I keep talking about the heat this summer; actually yesterday morning I started musing that it’s already August, September will soon be here (although September is usually still a warm month in these parts), and the next thing you know it will be autumn. That led me to wonder how much rain and snow we’ll get this coming […]
The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Hallways. Hallways come in all sizes and uses. They are usually thought of as indoor, but don’t forget about hallways that are outdoors and underground. Hallways usually have some great repetitive lines and shapes. Use your imagination for this theme. Aboard Amtrak’s Capital Corridor train: Sleeper car in the California […]
I shot these pictures back in July 2004 near the Lucas Wharf Restaurant using my new Nikon Coolpix 5700. Back then I rarely felt brave enough to photograph people — it’s something I’m still working on, but I’ve come a long way. I’m actually a little surprised I managed to make these shots; but now I’m really glad I did. […]
Higher Elevations, Summer 1987 When we weren’t traveling to the coast or fishing in our own backyard, The Big Guy and I liked spending a day or two up in the mountains — especially during the summer when the temperatures were uncomfortable in the valley. Back then our house had only an old “swamp cooler” and sometimes it just wasn’t […]
Up in the mountains there’s so much beautiful and impressive scenery to shoot. But it’s also fun to look for the small details. Hidden lake: Granite Lake small fry: Curious local: