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Sierra Spring Storm at Mono Lake

I accidentally woke up around 4:30am, so it was easy to drive the rest of the way here in time for a very early dawn.… Read More »Sierra Spring Storm at Mono Lake

Quick Overnight to Death Valley

What do you do when you’ve been looking forward to camping on Memorial Day weekend for weeks, and you’re in in the Tahoe Basin looking… Read More »Quick Overnight to Death Valley

Return to the North Coast

Greenwood State BeachPoint Arena LighthouseSchooner Gulch State BeachRussian Gulch State ParkVan Damme State Park Kruse Rhododendron State Park

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

“This State Reserve, nestled in the Antelope Buttes 15 miles west of Lancaster, California, is located on California’s most consistent poppy-bearing land. Other wildflowers: owl’s… Read More »Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

Tehachapi Mountains Wildflowers

I was on my way to Antelope Poppy Reserve and stumbled upon these steep slopes covered with wildflowers off of highway 5 near the highway… Read More »Tehachapi Mountains Wildflowers

Wildflowers in Placer County

I went out exploring this morning in the Roseville to Auburn area. There are some scattered patches of lupine, poppies and vetch along Hwy 193… Read More »Wildflowers in Placer County

Bowling Ball Beach and the Mendocino Coast

I’ve been visiting California’s North Coast for decades to go abalone diving, fishing, and for weddings, but I recently decided to try a dedicated photography… Read More »Bowling Ball Beach and the Mendocino Coast