This gray squirrel looks like its trying to blend in with the scenery until it’s time to move on. Took this shot with a telephoto lens–the squirrel was about 50 feet above ground, safe enough to pose for a minute or so.
Category Archives: photography
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.
Carmel River Beach Fog
Sometimes the beach looks better in the fog than on a sunny day if you’re a photographer.
Painted Lady
What I like about the painted lady is how it stays put when it finds a flower it likes. Saw my first one of the season yesterday. Drum roll.
The View
Here’s a view of Carmel-by-the-Sea Beach from the driveway of a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Masterpiece, or…
Sometimes a wet driveway with fallen leaves reminds me of a Monet.
Venice Wash
I took this shot years ago from a water taxi on my way out of Venice. It has become one of my favorite photos.
Colors, Shapes and Shades
I wandered around the neighborhood in the high heat this week looking for something to photograph. Yesterday, I posted a photo of yellow chairs. Today I was struck by the colors, shapes and shades of plants in front of a nearby house.
