Things have been extremely dry here in California this year, so I was excited on Monday to wake up to a wet city and the beautiful scent of fresh rain. Here’s my photo, an attempt to capture the droplets of water on one of the plants in my front yard.
Tag Archives: Photography
Spring in Yosemite
I just realized I haven’t posted here in ages. To get back into it, I’ll begin by sharing posts this week from a few places we’ve visited this past year.
Unwinding…
As with everyone else these days, I’ve been feeling stressed. The months of pandemic, the wildfire smoke here in California, adjusting to online teaching, political strife, healing from an injury that has kept me from hiking, combined with worries over the health of close family members… I’ve been feeling, well, stressed and overwhelmed. I’m puttingContinue reading “Unwinding…”
Focusing on the Beauty
Keeping healthy and sane with local daily hikes and neighborhood walks during this period of social distancing….
Autumn: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
Autumn: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, San Ramon, CA
Silent Saturday: Hummingbird
Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Floral Friday: Purple
Photo taken November 7th, 2013 Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Yosemite National Park: Government Shutdown
We’re fortunate. We visit Yosemite National Park four or so times every year. This past weekend, we went to the park to celebrate our ten-year wedding anniversary. We stayed at a family cabin in Yosemite West, which is in the park, but technically outside the park. We were allowed to go to the cabin, butContinue reading “Yosemite National Park: Government Shutdown”
Silent Saturday: Vibrant
Photo taken September 27th, 2013
Floral Friday: Orange
Happy Friday!
Seasonal Produce: Greens
Oh, how I love the vegetables and fruits of autumn…. especially vibrant, yummy greens! I can’t eat them enough! Photos taken September 27th, 2013 Crops of the World UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
After the Rain: Water Drops
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns (Saturated)
Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** This one covers two WordPress photo challenges at once… Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated
Silent Saturday: Translucence
My 500th Post! *** Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanic Garden at Berkeley
Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated
Photo taken September 27th, 2013 UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated
Silent Saturday: Soft or Spiky?
Photo taken September 14th, 2013 Dennis the Menace Playground, Monterey
Sea Lions: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Checking out the sea lions (los lobos marinos) at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California. You can hear these guys way before you see them! The more you look at the rocks, the more you’ll see. *** Photos taken September 15th, 2013
Birding: Black Oystercatcher
I love their red beaks! Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Photo taken September 15th, 2013
Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling
“The most important thing we can teach our children is to observe well.” -Ernst Mayer, Evolutionary Biologist Learning about animal tracks and signs, and journaling their observations. *** An awesome, free, naturalist-led class! Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley *** Interested in learning more about nature journaling? I highly recommend the book, Keeping a Nature Journal: DiscoverContinue reading “Silent Saturday: Nature Journaling”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
What does the sea mean to me? For me, the sea is a place of rugged beauty, ideal for quiet contemplation. It’s why I so love the Northern California coast. *** The view from Arch Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Sea
Suburban Nature Explorations 