Milky Way Over Yosemite Valley
A few cars trickle into Yosemite Valley while the Milky Way begins it’s rise over Half Dome
Category: California
Gears That Ground To A Halt
Rust has a way of attracting me, photographically. Maybe it is the color. Maybe it is the deterioration.
Same Egret, No More Mallard
The same Snowy Egret from before, but now with more speed.
Mallard Watching Snowy Egret Take Flight
Sometimes I prefer my titles to be exacting. In this case, I truly can’t confirm the Mallard is really watching the Snowy Egret take off. But it is in the Continue Reading →
Brandt’s Cormorant At Top Speed
I’ll have some nesting pictures later in the week because these Brandt’s Cormorants in La Jolla, California nest RIGHT next to a sidewalk on a bluff. But for now, enjoy Continue Reading →
Where Your Trash Goes
Trash interests me. I’m odd that way. A drone’s eye view of the Calabasas Landfill shows their technique of laying down a bunch of strips of plastic and then just Continue Reading →
Looking Up In The Los Angeles Central Library
The LA Central Library has a LOT to explore. Not just books, but a lot of art as well, including the ceilings.
Is It An Aerial Photo When It Is This High?
Coming up with titles is sometimes hard. My brain’s not awake right now. Sorry. From the lovely fields north of Santa Barbara toward Solvang in California.
Shadows On The Gate
More from San Fernando, before the shops opened.
Black-crowned Night Heron Side-eye
I’m sure there is a story around Black-crowned Night Heron are called Night Herons. I’ve only ever seen one at night but the rest are plentiful during the day. A Continue Reading →
San Fernando Window Shopping
I don’t make it out to San Fernando that often. Earlier this week was honestly my first time actually wandering around the town itself. I was amazed to find that Continue Reading →
Growing From A Tarzana Gutter
Sometimes down where all the slurry and trash of life gets flushed, new ideas/life spring forth.
Just Before The End
More from the backstreets of Encino and Tarzana in Los Angeles.
Cart Art From Encino
While waiting for my car to be cleaned I took a walk down some trashy allies and along a fence separating the freeway from strip malls. You never know what Continue Reading →
Fighting For The Fish, La Mirada Style
Sometimes you go to the human-made pond in the human-made park and are curious about the birds, thinking you’re not going to find a lot. It’s not like National Geographic Continue Reading →
Inbound
Hanging out at LAX, watching the flights come in.
Keeping Pace With The Elegant Terns
A non-typical gloomy day in Malibu this week gave me the opportunity to work with Elegant Terns and a bit of motion blur.
Beyond For The Bed & Bath
Sometimes the drive-by scenes that pop up at a stop light are the ones that interest me most. Spring is here in LA but these trees have not received the Continue Reading →
Storm Break On The Coast
Yesterday was a transition day out at the Malibu Lagoon. When I got there drizzle coated my camera and had left the parking lot and beach deserted. Except the couple Continue Reading →
Elegant Terns Inbound
I went birding at Malibu Lagoon today and these Elegant Terns were so dang loud and active. Kinda cute, kinda. 🙂
Beautiful Green-winged Teal
A very artful bird with distinct coloring.
Wide Angle Of Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Classic classicness. I love this view and the whole Yosemite Valley.
Reddish Egret In A Heron Pose
Yes, all the martial arts I have ever learned comes from Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Panda films. This then, is an egret in a crane pose.
House Wren Singing Its Heart Out
Some birds love belting out the hits.
Nothing But Granite – Yosemite Edition
High up on the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, there’s nothing but granite.
Red-breasted Merganser With A Fresh Catch
Taken at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve while this fella was trying to stay away from nearby egrets.
Wide LA River Panorama Near 6th Street Bridge
One of the best uses of drones, I feel, is a solid panorama of what the world looks like from up there. When no hills exists, grab a drone.
Calmness Of Winter’s Depths
Winter will soon be losing its grip on Yosemite National Park. But back in January, when the crowds are far away and we didn’t yet have cuts to Park staff Continue Reading →
Nuttall’s Woodpecker Defying Gravity
This female Nuttall’s Woodpecker has some serious talons helping to jump all around the tree limb and hide from me. A little patience and 25 images later, finally captured an Continue Reading →
Long-billed Curlew In Flight
Without this lucky photo of a curlew in flight, I never would’ve known the beautiful pattern they have on their wing feathers.