Light Station
First lit in 1871, the Pigeon Point Lighthouse sits on a rugged outcrop of rocks along the California coast. The 115-foot-high brick tower has weathered through the years and has been closed… Continue reading
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Fresnel
On a trip to the Pigeon Point Light Station I got a close-up look at the fresnel lens system that once helped guide wayward ships through dangerous waters. A common 150-watt projection… Continue reading
The road less traveled
To be honest the last thing I want to see on a hike is other hikers. I prefer the lonely less traveled trails. Today’s hike to Mount Diablo’s Olofson Ridge was just the… Continue reading
Pomp and pageantry
You really have to experience a Portuguese bloodless bullfight in person to truly appreciate it. No amount of photos and video can convey the atmosphere of this tradition that has been handed down through… Continue reading
Just outside your front door
I have to admit, the view from my front yard was pretty spectacular as another storm system blew through town. I guess I should think about finding something else to photograph…
Shades of gray
I have to admit I have had a recent fascination with the texture of the storm clouds that brew in the skies above town. The late evening sun has been illuminated the different… Continue reading
Starlight
As another storm system blew through the Central Valley I was struck by the juxtaposition of the clouds under the stars. A first quarter phase moon illuminated the clouds casting a pale glow… Continue reading
Heaven’s Gate
A spring storm rolling through the California Central Valley brought wind rain and bounty of clouds. Out and about I tried to capture some of the more dramatic cloud formations with the iPhone… Continue reading
Cloud 9
For as long as I can remember I have always been fascinated with photographing clouds. When a few storm systems blew across the Central Valley I tried to grab a pictures of the… Continue reading
It’s been such a long time
After a nearly half-a-year hiatus from hiking I finally hit the trail again with a trek around Round Valley Regional Preserve. Bad weather, dangerous trail conditions, Sandhill cranes, a wedding and a more… Continue reading