There was a bright crescent moon this week over the Sacramento area.
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The Crested Duck
On my photo shoot of dragonflies yesterday I spotted a crested duck gliding through a lily “forest.” Looked like fun to me.
Red Dragonfly Weather…
Water lilies are blooming at Sacramento’s William Land Park which means red dragonflies are about. Took this shot yesterday with my camera on a tripod–getting too old to hand-hold a 300mm lens–but at least I didn’t fall in the pond.
Lake Tahoe in the Heat
Summer temps are soaring in California, even at high altitudes like Lake Tahoe which is a great place to escape from the heat, but not the sun. You will burn if not careful.
The Donut Bag
A middle-aged man makes a life decision after staring at a bag of donuts at my fast fiction site: http://twivelist.wordpress.com. Fast fiction every Sunday.
Gone…
As I neared the summit of Glacier Trailhead, somewhat out of breath, I saw the remains of a tree, a fitting symbol of my old age. But I made it and next time will be easier. Right?
Mule Ears
Mule Ears are flowering mountain plants with large leaves. They certainly brighten up the trails in the Sierra Mountains.
Bears
A few days ago I took a photo of a black bear drinking water by a house in Truckee, California. I kept my distance as its size was daunting for an animal wandering among areas where people live. Yesterday, a California woman on a bike/camping trip was killed by a grizzly bear in Western Montana.Continue reading “Bears”
Sierra Blue Haze
A current view of the Sierra Mountains comes with a blue haze as well as anxiety over the fire season. It’s only early July.
