On the north side of the American, between Folsom Prison and the town of Folsom, is a ledge of solid granite called Slate Bar. The ledge permitted only what was called “crevice mining”… and mining was not as extensive as on other bars. In 1850 James Smith built a store on the bar. He built a sawmill the following year… […]
As much as I love capturing big scenic landscapes with my camera, I also can’t resist getting down on the ground for smaller subjects! An unexpected turtle: Another secret caterpillar spot: Snails on the sidewalk… …or in the state park. A sunbathing butterfly: And some rattlesnake grass (Briza maxima):
Normally I would dread to see an ambulance anywhere near the water at Lake Natoma — but finding this one sitting on a large rock made me smile. Judging from the rust and the wear, I think this ambulance has spent some time doing underwater rescue.
I’m not the only one who enjoys hanging out near Lake Natoma’s three bridges in the mornings. My first image was taken while standing on the 1893 pedestrian bridge, looking downstream. The second image is from the same bridge, looking upstream. And my final image was taken below the newest bridge, the Lake Natoma Crossing — if you look carefully […]
One mama duck and a single baby. Not sure what happened to the rest of the ducklings.
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of May 10, 2017. Whether it’s water or some other reflective surface, what have you seen recently that has changed your perspective on the view?
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of May 3, 2017. This week, share a photo that says Danger! to you. A view down the steep hill you’re about to bike, the last piece of cake that’s in danger of being eaten, signage in your town warning you about gigantic sword-toting shrubbery — there are lots of places you can […]
The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge for the week of April 5, 2017. Share a photo that depicts your interpretation of “security.” Nothing gets by the Guardians of the Beach. Their eyes are sharp, and their voices are loud — when they spot something they don’t like, they come on the run, yelling at the top of their lungs. They’re doing […]
