Snow



reaches the lower mountains.

Raptor



flies away.

Snow



The clouds recede unveiling snow in the Sierra.

The Storm Clouds



over the valley and the crystal clear air.

Live Oak



leaves glistening with rain.

Melting Snow



dripping from the trees creates a pointillist design.

First Snow



lingers on live oak.

Birds

wait for rain.

Bird



with a mouthful of berry.

The Sun Sets



through the rosy haze.

Sunset Through Oaks



like black lace over pink.

Sunset



is now at 5:00 pm.

Fungi Among the Green Grass



Fungi emerging in shady spots.

Misty Blue



with the clouds nestling in the mountains.

Silvery and Bare



The buckeye lays dormant in winter.

A Glimmer of a Rainbow



after the storm.

Woodpecker



climbs to the highest branch of the white oak and surveys the landscape.

Empty Nest



in old oak tree.

Hidden Bird



in dead ceanothus shrub.

Silvery and Bare



of leaves and seeds after the storm.

Whitethorn Ceanothus



after the rain.

Gooseberry



comes back to life as leaves emerge.

White Oak Leaves



turn gold and flutter off the tree.

New and Different



kinds of fungi popping up every day.

Bird



perched in my live oak tree.

Buckeye



fallen to the ground.

Birds



wait for their turn at the feeder.

Blue Bird



perches on dead branch, ready to fly.