Sun is shining
Today it’s raining again, but last Tuesday morning was a warm, sunny day. Luckily, I had the chance to get out and do some hiking near Lake Natoma. I ended up walking six miles!
Spring morning
A few images from my morning hike on Mississippi Bar.
I’d Rather Be…
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 […]
Up the river
I was standing on a small hill just above a new portion of the Johnny Cash Trail when I spotted the American River lurking behind this sign. It wasn’t until later that I realized from this perspective I can see not only the American River Canyon but also Folsom’s 1893 Dam, Folsom Prison, Folsom Lake Crossing, AND part of Folsom […]
Leaves or Trees
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Leaves or Trees. This is a challenge is basically self-explanatory. Any tree or leaf, alive or man made. Have fun. Let’s see how creative you can we can be on this challenge.
Paths to memory
It’s been far too long since I’ve gone out hiking in the morning. I shot this picture in October 2016 along one of my favorite local trails — but I had to think for a few minutes before I remembered the approximate location. The appearance of these smaller paths is constantly evolving as the underbrush grows and some of the […]
A visit to Ancil Hoffman Park
I made a quick trip to Ancil Hoffman Park the other day — the first time I’d been there in about 30 years, even though it’s a mere 30 minutes away from my house (allowing for traffic on surface streets). The park sits alongside the American River and contains nearly 400 acres of protected land in the middle of suburban […]
Outdoor Walks or Roads
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week. Let’s see how creative you can get. I’m looking forward to what you all decide to post. I just want you to have some fun with your photography. Bluff trail above Negro Bar State Park:
X is for…
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Letter X – X needs to be anywhere in the word or your primary photo subject needs to be shaped like the letter X. Let’s see how creative you can we can be on this challenge. Have fun with this week’s challenge.