Black Fungi



Something I haven't seen before.

Valley Clouds



moving up the hill.

Burning Brush Piles



on a sunny afternoon.

Bird



sitting on the redbud enjoying the sunshine.

Bird in Tree



catches the end of day sun.

Bumblebee



on the manzanita blossoms.

Sunset



looking toward the coastal range.

Raptor



in the white oak watches for prey.

Van Gogh-ish Clouds



in late afternoon.

Duck on Manzanita Lake



enjoys the sparkling water.

Mistletoe Berries



Small rosy colored berries are easy to miss.

Little Bird



enjoying the sun and seed.

A Curtain of Clouds



opens to reveal the snow-covered Sierra peaks.

Bull Pine



obscured by fog.

Winter Color



provided by fungi.

Granary



The acorns are stored.

The Moss



expands across the granite outcroppings creating a carpet of green.

The First Gooseberries



blossoms I've seen!

Sunset



creates a rosy glow over the snowy peaks.

Waiting



for his turn at the bird feeder.

Bird



picks up spilled seed below the feeder.

Dew



hardens to ice.

Algae



blooms and bubbles in the seasonal creeks.

A Dusting of Frost



on the carpet of fallen oak leaves.

Robins



perch on bare branches.

The Cloud Lake



covers the central valley.

Ice Every Morning



lingering into the afternoon.

The Snow Line



lowers after the last storm.

The Swollen Streams



after the rain.

Clouds on the Move



after the storm.

The Weather Turns Cold



A layer of ice forms over a puddle.