Gray day at Coyote Knolls
When the day is overcast and gray along the shores of Lake Berryessa, any little pop of bright color is a welcome sight for the eyes.
The Adventure Continues… Nisei Parade and Little Tokyo
A couple of days ago I stumbled upon a news article describing the history of Sacramento’s Japantown and how it was basically erased in the period following World War 2. I was amazed to learn that at one time there were more than 30 flourishing Japantowns throughout California — now there are only three, in San Francisco, San Jose, and […]
A little something extra
Whenever I’m photographing spring wildflowers, it makes me extra happy to find myself shooting some tiny little visitor — and even better if I don’t notice them until I’m editing the images at home. I may not be able to name the species, but I love these little surprise bonuses! (Click on any image for a closer look.)
Memory Monday: Scenic lands
I’m pretty sure most of this week’s images from the Korea albums were shot in Central California. In fact, I’m a little embarassed about how long it took me to realize the photo below shows part of the Yosemite Valley, with El Capitan on the left and Half Dome in the distance. Some of the colors on these pictures had […]
Birding at Sailor Bar
There’s an old saying that it’s hard to soar with the eagles (or red-shouldered hawks) when you’re surrounded by turkeys. But this turkey hen at Sailor Bar near the American River was busy doing very important work on the ground, carefully tending to her enthusiastic flock of five or six as they scampered in and out of the tall grass […]
Kelsey Creek, Lake County
Clear Lake State Park, May 2023. Under cloudy skies and rain showers, but the level of Kelsey Slough had dropped a lot since last March.
Lake County ranch
Staying in a small house near Middletown (south of Clear Lake), we knew to expect cats roaming the property. Now, I’m not sure anyone informed the cats we would be arriving; but luckily our furry landlords allowed us to stay, as long as we kept to ourselves and didn’t make too much noise.
The Adventure Continues… Pacific Asia Museum
May is Asian Pacific/American Heritage Month in the US, so it seemed appropriate to take a look at this episode of California’s Gold which originally aired on May 8, 2008. I’ve never visited the Pacific Asia Museum, but it definitely looks and sounds like a wonderful place to explore! The Pacific Asia Museum is one of only four institutions in […]
Sea foam, Mendocino
