Bull Pine



begins life as tiny seedling struggling to grow in the rocky soil, hoping to achieve great heights.

Morning Frost



on the edges of the leaves.

White Oak



leaves turn golden as moss appears on bark.

Valley Clouds



drift toward the foothills.

Black Purple Powder



as the fungi bursts.

Spider Web



shimmering with dew.

Grass



is green and dripping with dew.

Close Up



of the pale pink bell-shaped manzanita blossoms.

An Early Bloom



Certain manzanitas have put forth early blooms even though the berries remain.

More Fungi



springing up as temperatures cool.

Mistletoe Hanging from White Oak



As the white oaks lose their leaves, the mistletoe becomes more prominent.

Grinding Holes



holding water from the last storm.

Fungi in Two Stages



Puffball and exploded spores.

The Last Buckeye



is about to fall off the tree.

Yarrow



dry and dormant in the summer, now springs to life as the rains come.

Toyon



growing among the oaks and pines, showing a little fall color.

Blue Sky and Autumn Leaves



Redbud leaves blowing away in the wind.

Fall Color



courtesy of the redbud leaces turning gold and then brown.

Buckwheat



Most of the buckwheat at the ranch has a rosy hue.

Tarweed



Still blooming in November.

Pony



puts his head over the fence to say hello.

Rabbit at the Ranch



usually they flee when they hear you coming, but this one froze.

Downed bull pine



majestic even in death, sprawled across the landscape.

Riding the Ranch



SA on Teddy, Gretel and Carol on Willie.

Gooseberry Canes



which lose their leaves and go dormant in the summer sprout new growth.

Very Late Flowers



After the storm a few weeks ago, the dying asters sported a few last blooms with lavender leaves and golden centers.

Sourberry, Relative of Poison Oak



provides fall color.