Photography – Page 2 – Suburban Nature Explorations

From My Window: Beautiful Buck

I looked up from my computer and saw this beauty on the hill. Photo taken August 29th, 2013

Silent Saturday: Butterflies

Photos taken August 13th, 2013 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

Silent Saturday: Nature’s Balance Beam

Photo taken July 30th, 2013 Near the Wading Hole, Pescadero Creek San Mateo Memorial Park

Climb on a Giant Tree! San Mateo Memorial Park

How often do kids get to climb on a really, really large tree? You’ll find the “largest tree” on the Sequoia Trail (at less than a mile long, the trail is perfect for young kids). The trailhead is in the Tan Oak Picnic Area. See trail description and hiking map here.. Sequoia Trail. Note thatContinue reading “Climb on a Giant Tree! San Mateo Memorial Park”

A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood

The California Redwood, 1200-1800 years old, growing taller than 300 feet, is a true masterpiece of nature. *** The tallest tree in the world, at 379 feet, is a California Redwood (Sequoia Sempervirens). *** Photo taken July 30th, 2013 San Mateo Memorial Park Where the tallest tree is 225 feet, and 1600 years old. ***Continue reading “A Masterpiece of Nature: The California Redwood”

Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (2)

Photos taken July 23, 2013 Blake Garden, Kensington, California *** You may also enjoy: Silent Saturday: Blake Garden (April, 2013)

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Blake Garden, Kensington July 23, 2013 *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Yosemite: The Views from Tioga Road

Want to see the beauty of the Yosemite high country, but aren’t much of a hiker? A drive along Tioga Road will provide an abundance of opportunities to see the beauty of Yosemite. Photos taken July 11th, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

Sunset from Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour *** For more photos of this sunset, see Summer Solstice: Sunset from Mount Diablo

Silent Saturday: Cuteness

California Ground Squirrel Mono Pass, Yosemite Photos taken July 10th, 2013

Floral Friday: Wildflowers, Yosemite

The wildflowers were gorgeous Wednesday on the trail from Tioga Road to Mono Pass in Yosemite. I’ll write more about the hike itself in a day or two… it was amazing! Photos taken July 10th, 2013

Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic

We visited my parents this weekend, who still live in the home where I was raised. Whenever we visit, my son likes to play with my old childhood toys. This one is a classic, the Fisher-Price “Play Family Sesame Street”. I loved this set! This will clearly date me, but this toy was only producedContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

My favorite companions? My husband and son! Hint: If you ever want to have Glacier Point in Yosemite all to yourself, visit while it’s raining… *** WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable

Camping: Ben Ries Campground, Butano State Park

I’m frequently asked what my favorite campground is near the Bay Area. My answer is always, “the one at Butano State Park, just outside of Pescadero, in the Santa Cruz Mountains” We’ve been camping at Ben Ries Campground in the park every summer for several years now, and it’s become a family tradition. The smallContinue reading “Camping: Ben Ries Campground, Butano State Park”

Hummingbird: Harley Farms Goat Dairy

The garden here is gorgeous! Harley Farms Goat Dairy Photos taken June 28th, 2013 *** Like hummingbirds? You may enjoy this post: Hummingbird!

Silent Saturday: Sunflowers

Swanton Farm Stand U-Pick Davenport, California Photos taken June 28th, 2013

Camping: Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park

Mount Diablo is the perfect place for those of you in the Bay Area who want a quick mountain escape, but who aren’t up for the three-four hours it takes to get to the Sierra Nevada’s. At 3000 feet elevation, the views from Juniper Campground are stunning. Of course, this is also a great campgroundContinue reading “Camping: Juniper Campground, Mount Diablo State Park”