Wishing everyone a beautiful day! Photos taken December 24th, 2012 Oakland Zoo
Category Archives: Photography
Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
I’ve had two amazing surprises within the past week that, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to capture with my camera. Both were visitors to our backyard. The first was… a fox! He visited Thursday morning at 10:00am, and he it stayed for about five minutes, giving me a lot of time to watch what it wasContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise”
Kayaking, Lake Chabot Regional Park
Peaceful… Kayaker, Lake Chabot Regional Park Photos taken December 11th, 2012
Sick…
We’re down with the flu, so there won’t be any outdoor play for us for a few days. I’ll be back in touch when we’re healthy again.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate
Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate Photo taken December 11th, 2012 You may also enjoy: Spider Webs
Silent Saturday: Morning Walk, Lake Chabot
A morning walk on the East Shore Trail Lake Chabot Regional Park, California December 11th, 2012
Spider Webs
Photos taken December 11th, 2012
Egrets, Lake Chabot Regional Park
Snowy or Great? East Shore Trail, Lake Chabot Regional Park Photos taken December 11th, 2012
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections Marina, Lake Chabot, California Photo taken December 11th, 2012
Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons
The last of the autumn leaves, Lake Chabot, California Photo taken December 11th, 2012
Silent Saturday: Neighborhood Walk in the Rain
Day Three of Rain Photos taken November 30th, 2012
Western Grebe, Shorebird Park
Photo taken November 27th, 2012 Shorebird Park, Berkeley
Deer on the Hill
It’s been a while since I’ve taken any photos of the deer that graze on the hill behind our home. You may also enjoy: The Baby Deer Another Favorite… The Coyote
Explore the Tide Pools, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
When the tide is low, head out to the rocky, north end of Natural Bridges State Beach to explore the tide pools. Look for sea stars, hermit crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins, and more. So fun! For more information about Natural Bridges State Beach, visit the California State Parks website… http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=541 If you’re here betweenContinue reading “Explore the Tide Pools, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz”
Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz
Within Natural Bridges State Beach, in Santa Cruz, you’ll find the Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve, a grove of eucalyptus trees where thousands of Monarch Butterflies spend the winter each year. The butterflies may be viewed by taking a short 0.75 mile Monarch Trail loop through the Preserve, or by simply taking the short, wheel-chair accessibleContinue reading “Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve, Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz”
Silent Saturday: Swan, Heron
A pond in Santa Cruz, California November 23rd, 2012
Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration
What inspires me to blog? Sharing the natural beauty I see, hoping to inspire others to head outdoors, too. Sentinel Dome, Yosemite Photo taken by my husband, June, 2012 *** Special Photo Challenge: Inspiration
Happy Thanksgiving!
My little Wanpanoag is ready for the feast! For those of you in the U.S., enjoy your time with family and friends today.
Botanic Garden, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley
Another place we love to visit in Tilden Regional Park is the Botanic Garden. I enjoy experiencing the seasonal changes of this garden throughout the year. These images are from our visit on Sunday, November 18th, 2012, on a quiet morning after two days of rain. Interested in going? The Regional Parks Botanic Garden isContinue reading “Botanic Garden, Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
Photos taken November 18th, 2012 Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley *** Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
Suburban Nature Explorations 