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.
Category: Photo of the Day
The American Avocet Is My Bird Of The Year
Do you pick a bird of the year when the year has just started and you’ve only seen 89 different species? I do. And I’ve fallen head over feathers for Continue Reading →
Great Blue Heron In A Palm
This particular Great Blue Heron was making a nest in the palm tree which I had not seen before.
Waymo In LA: First + Second Rides Were Cheaper And Better Than Lyft Or Uber
Last week, I had my first two rides with Waymo and I was impressed. The car was stylish, comfortable, and perfect for introverts or anyone who enjoys a bit of Continue Reading →
Long-billed Curlew At Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Kind of a boring name for this blog post, I realize, but those of you that love your birds will hopefully appreciate this fine Long-billed Curlew, a new one for Continue Reading →
Going Or Gone
With plywood in the place of the front door, it is looking like West Coast Photo is no more.
Do You Do Stickers?
I have never been one for putting stickers on my stuff. Laptops, cars, waterbottles…nope. But then this big, beautiful Pelican Air case came into my life. It carries camera gear Continue Reading →
Swimming With An Expert
Nothing makes you feel like a clumsy landlubber quite like swimming with a graceful turtle.
More Of The Canadian Rockies
I didn’t take a lot of photos, but it is truly hard to take a bad photo of the Canadian Rockies on a sunny day. This one was from the Continue Reading →
Snowy Egret Gliding Past A Watery Abstract
Another photos from a fine morning birding at Ballona Creek. It’s been rainy in LA these last few days, less than ideal for more birding. We’ll see what next week Continue Reading →
Culver City Perfect Motel Sign
It looks like a prop from a movie, but in my mind, it is signage perfection. Might be time to start a new series of aged signs.
The Canadian Rockies Deserve More Exploration
Growing up in Washington state, the Rockies always seemed so far away and the Canadian Rockies even more so. It wasn’t until 2008? or maybe 2009 that I made my Continue Reading →
When The Sun Catches The Bufflehead Neck Just Right
If you’re not into birding you might wonder what the heck a Bufflehead is. I admit to not knowing myself until I spotted one in 2017. Annnnnddd I forgot about Continue Reading →
Just Packing A Cooler For The Next 1150 Miles
I love how Samantha LeLonde’s sled is packed with a cooler as if she’s just out for a quick picnic, instead of the longest Iditarod race ever at 1150 miles Continue Reading →
White-crowned Sparrow Breaking Out Of Jail
Isn’t anthropomorphizing fun? I like to imagine this White-crowned Sparrow, talons on the bars that once held him in, is ready to break free, looking for the fastest path to Continue Reading →
The Ocean Cleanup Interceptor 007
It has a fancy name and there has been controversy behind The Ocean Cleanup’s efforts to remove trash from the open ocean, I have to admit I love their idea Continue Reading →
One-legged Whimbrel
I know if I tried to stand on one leg and look that same direction, I’d promptly fall over. From a fun morning birding at the outlet to Balboa Creek Continue Reading →
Downtown Los Angeles In The Blue Hour
Now that we have done that silly spring the clocks forward for no good reason, it’s time to get over to LA in the (not as) early hours for aerial Continue Reading →
Two Types Of Power In The Middle Of Nowhere
Most of the nuclear power we have in the US is situated far (generally) from populations. With all these renewables coming online, it makes sense to colocate them with existing Continue Reading →
Does This Make You Seasick?
Abstracts of water are a favorite of mine. Adding motion to motion can produce interesting images. Add in a bit of punchy processing and you might get a little seasick.
Wide Panorama Of Brentwood And Westwood From The Getty
It’s great when rich people leave behind places for the public to enjoy. This is the view from the Getty Museum.
When Sun Is Out In Canmore
Back home in the warmth (and a little wet) of Southern California, I am thoroughly enjoying looking back at photos of the Canadian Rockies. Like a lot of places, locals Continue Reading →
Elk Through The Trees
Hanging out in Canmore this last week (that’s in Alberta, that’s in Canada) I was reminded of the charm of mountain towns and their outdoor lifestyle. Even in the cold. Continue Reading →
Red-footed Booby On Approach
Watching boobies making and tending nests can be a thrill.
Morning Sun On Mauna Kea
You don’t have to get up stupid early to catch a glimpse of Mauna Kea from Haleakal? on Maui, about 80 miles away. My suggestion is to go up when Continue Reading →
Blue Reflections In White Rock
Before the sun comes up, the sky is a special blue, reflected in a puddle of the White Rim Trail in Utah.
More Towering Stones In Canyonlands National Park
I’m sure this tower has a name, it seems most features in National Parks these days have names. But sometimes it is nice to appreciate the simplicity and grandeur of Continue Reading →
Eastern Sierra Nevada Morning Light
Near the height of winter I visited the Alabama Hills in California to test out camping gear and take photos of the mountains. I didn’t grow up near the Sierra Continue Reading →
Mesmerized By A Fountain
I watched this funky little fountain in courtyard of a mall for a good five minutes. This was the day the hills caught fire.
Watching The Iditarod Dogs And Mushers Run Like Crazy – Gallery
Yesterday was the official restart of the Iditarod 2025. Why a restart? Because there is a ceremonial start in Anchorage, but this year there was a section of the trail Continue Reading →