Corners

My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week. Let’s see how creative you can get.  This topic is fairly self-explanatory.  I’m looking forward to what you all decide to post.  I just want you to have some fun with your photography.

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Common madia

I see these little golden flowers, also called Madia elegans, nearly everywhere I hike around my area, but I never knew until now that rather than an invasive species they are native plants once used as a food source by the Pomo and Miwok tribes, among others.

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Peaceful oasis

This spot along Hinkle Creek was a wonderful place to sit on a log and enjoy the shade on a warm July morning. I was only sorry I couldn’t stay longer — but I had a long hike ahead of me before I reached home. This bridge was built by volunteers, with donated materials.

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