Trees


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Dec 12

Road Trip–Salt Point Campsite

Photograph of sunrise light rays shining through trees at Salt Point State Park in Northern CaliforniaSunrise at the Salt Point State Park campsite. A beautiful but chilly morning.


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Jun 12

Favorite Images From 2011–Thanksgiving Color

Photograph of red Fall leavesA touch of color on Thanksgiving Day, 2011. Fresno, California.


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May 12

Favorite Images From 2011–Slough Pond

Photograph of sun rising behind Eucalyptus trees near Elkhorn Slough, CaliforniaAn absolutely still duck pond off of Highway 1 near Moss Landing, California. I was shooting landscapes while my companions were shooting ducks. The area is private property but is part of the greater Elkhorn Slough drainage area. October, 2011.


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Mar 11

Favorite Images From 2010–Snoqualmie Pass

Photograph of snow covered pine trees at Snoqualmie Pass, WashingtonSnoqualmie Pass crosses the Cascade Mountains on I-90 in the state of Washington. It is a popular ski resort with trailheads and opportunities for cross-country skiing, hiking and snowboarding. The trees disappeared up into the clouds on this day in late December.


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Feb 11

Favorite Images From 2010–Dinosaur Point

Photograph of oak trees and Johnny-Jump-up wildflowers near Los Banos, CaliforniaApril 2010, Dinosaur Point near Pacheco Pass on Highway 152. The fields were covered with Johnny-Jump-up wildflowers.


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Feb 11

Favorite Images From 2010–Flooded Orchard

Photograph of a flooded orchard in Watsonville, CaliforniaThis small orchard near Watsonville was inundated from heavy winter rains. The little tree seemed sad surrounded by so much water. I liked the reflections of the clouds and the other trees. Five bracketed exposures blended together.


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Nov 10

Aspen Leaves and Snow

Photograph of  yellow aspen trees and snow near Hope Valley, CaliforniaThis is one of my favorite shots. I very much like the blending of the two seasons. It was taken near Hope Valley, California, after the first snow of the season in October 2006.


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Nov 10

Fall into Winter

This fresh snow was the first of the year in Hope Valley, south of Lake Tahoe on Highway 88 in California. The aspen continue to glow as Fall gives way to Winter.


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Nov 10

Aspen and Granite Wall

The yellow of the aspen is reflected in the water of June Lake. October, 2006.


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Nov 10

Brilliant Color at June Lake

Photograph of  yellow and orange aspen trees along June Lake in Mono County, CaliforniaThe June Lake Loop is about 12 miles south of Lee Vining on Highway 395 in California. June Lake, Grant Lake, Silver Lake and Gull Lake are part  of the loop. These aspen were along the shore of June Lake.