These are not pretty pictures. I’m still not really sure how I got the courage (or foolishness) to wander through the old farmhouse in Mendocino County last February. I do feel sure that, given the chance, I would absolutely not do it again. I have no desire to go back inside that lonely house. I’m honestly more than a little […]
I truly don’t think of myself as an adventurer or a risk taker; but every once in awhile something will grab hold of my imagination to the point where I just have to see what it’s all about — and especially if it offers the potential to use my camera. You may recall that back in early January I mentioned […]
About a month ago, I discovered an amazing undeveloped green space along the border between Roseville and Rocklin completely by accident; and once the rainstorms finally let up I was able to get out and do some exploring. As I wandered the many trails that crisscross the area I was reminded of the pre-development landscape near Whitney Oaks in Rocklin. […]
The Chinese Pavilion is a fairly recent addition to Golden Gate Park, perched at the east end of Stow Lake’s island. The structure was a gift to San Francisco from her sister city of Tapei, Taiwan, in 1976. Dedicated in 1981, Golden Gate Park received the Chinese Pavilion as a gift from San Francisco’s sister city, Taipei, Taiwan. The Pavilion […]
I spent last Friday with the Big Guy, driving to Lake Berryessa and doing a little exploring near the Smittle Creek trailhead. It was great to get away from home for awhile… although our day was marred by a few mishaps. On our way to the western shore of Berryessa, we missed our turnoff and drove all the way to […]
As much fun as it can be wandering around in an unfamiliar place, sometimes it’s very comforting to find a map or a sign confirming your position and helping you get re-oriented. I sometimes find maps a little confusing, but I really love those that helpfully point out my exact position for me. In looking through my archives for these types of images, I realized I don’t shoot nearly enough photos of this type of sign; from now on I plan to more faithfully hunt them down.
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of March 14, 2018. If given the choice, what would you rather be doing, right now? On most days — if the weather isn’t too miserable — I’d much rather be outdoors, letting my curiosity guide me as I explore the hidden trails around Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake. On this […]
