Monday, October 3, 2016

Seaside Afternoon

We enjoyed a relaxing day and then drove up to Moat Beach for the afternoon. A very rocky beach mostly used for surfers and a short distance north of Bowling Ball Beach.
Lots of beautiful things - often they look like offering either to the SeaGods or from them!

Peter Rabbit met us at the beginning of the walk.









Hanging out looking for dead things!




One bowling ball for Peter!





After the beach we had dinner at the Point Arena Chowder house just off the pier. Gorgeous sunset.



Moon and Jupiter?



Sunday, October 2, 2016

California Dreaming

Another day in the land of milk and honey - or is it granola and nuts? When you're looking for beauty it doesn't matter!

Traveling south to Gualala.  Had to stop for this.


On the way to the lighthouse the Kestrel was harassing the Red-tailed Hawk.


Gray fox or coyote? A beauty no matter it's name.



Humans arrive and Raven leaves!


Looking up inside the lighthouse.


South-looking panorama from the top of the lighthouse.


Always trying a new angle on lighthouse shots.


Saturday, October 1, 2016

Hanging out around Point Arena, California

We're here for a week, vacationing and relaxing. Wandering around Point Arena and Gualala and other spots along the way taking photos and listening to local jazz musicians tonight.
Weather is wonderful - promise of rain tomorrow and Monday but who knows, right?! Trips to Fort Bragg, Mendocino and Anderson Valley are on our plan - perhaps some parks and walks along the headlands to look for whales.
Whatever we do - we're on vacation!  The new house is getting painted inside and the driveway concrete is being repaired while we are playing - Yippee!

Some shots from today::

Morning light looking east.


Classic fence found in the area.


Lovely, luscious flowers just waiting to be captured!


Sign on Point Arena Wharf!


Kelp and jellyfish and slicks on water make an interesting design.


A bad day surfing is always better than a good day at the office.


Eucalyptus leaves color in the dark woods.


The next three are from the Chapel at Sea Ranch - a small and unique chapel that reminds me of a Gnome's house!




Stopped by to say hello - eyeball looks cubic!


Inside the fountain at the chapel - slow drips...


Sea lions doing what sea lions do during low tide!


GBH and his shadow.


Seathrift lit by setting sun.


Point Arena lighthouse and windblown tree.


Just couldn't resist..


Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Magical Place

Antelope Island is a magical and mystical place - just spend some quiet time there and you'll see.



Saturday, September 24, 2016

Wintry Weather!

Wonderful wintry weather - rain here in the valley and snow up in the mountains. Finally we get some moisture!



Friday, September 23, 2016

What?

As I review photos I am often asking myself 'what about that scene made me want to photograph it?'. Here's a couple of examples - before and after the question - as I isolate what in the scene excited me.
Remember - I am creating what was in my mind, not necessarily the reality of the scene.

Rooftop garden - before


After


Seattle EMP - before


After.


Thursday, September 22, 2016

Visitor to Lone Peak house

We had seen a couple of hawks before while sitting on the deck but this time I had my camera.
This one is a juvenile Cooper's Hawk.

Two hawks, one chasing the other, came roaring by and one came back and sat on the fence for a while. Diana says that they follow me around!! These guys move so quickly through the trees and shrubs that it is hard to follow them.
Say hello!