Category Archives: photography

Picture a Day #298 – Moon in Pink

Posted on November 1, 2012 by joanienaz

The moon approached the western horizon as a storm moved in on Wednesday morning.

Posted in nature, photography, picture a day | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Picture a Day #297 – Halloween Visitor

Posted on October 31, 2012 by joanienaz

This horseman lost his head over the Halloween celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

Posted in art, DIY, photography, picture a day | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #294 – October Marigold

Posted on October 28, 2012 by joanienaz

This late season marigold is ready for Dia de los Muertos later this week!

Posted in history, nature, photography, picture a day | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Picture a Day #293 – Neighborhood Giants Fan

Posted on October 27, 2012 by joanienaz

Giants fans are everywhere! Here is some driveway art from my neighborhood.

Posted in art, DIY, home, photography, picture a day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #291 – Apple Muffins for a Blustery Day

Posted on October 25, 2012 by joanienaz

When you are wrapped in your warmest fuzzies against the first cold storm of the season, it must be time for golden muffins fresh from the oven. What better way to celebrate apple season than with apple muffins? If you happen to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, home, photography, picture a day, sustainable living | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Picture a Day #290 – A Shoe Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by joanienaz

One of the highlights of our recent road trip was this “shoe tree” just west of Hinckley, Utah, on Highway 50.  It is quite a landmark. We passed it on our way east, and stopped to take a photo on the … Continue reading →

Posted in art, DIY, history, nature, photography, picture a day, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #289 – Pando, the Aspen Clone

Posted on October 23, 2012 by joanienaz

On the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah, there is an Aspen clone, an enormous stand of Aspen that is connected by a continuous root system. Fish Lake Each stem, or tree, is part of one organism that is over 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, photography, picture a day, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Picture a Day #288 – In Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on October 22, 2012 by joanienaz

One of the highlights of our drive on Highway 95 through the red rock of Utah was Capitol Reef National Park. The views are stunning everywhere you look. This area is one amazing geology lesson!

Posted in nature, photography, picture a day, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #287 – Before the Storm

Posted on October 21, 2012 by joanienaz

This little vireo (Hutton’s?) showed up in the yard today, as a storm was approaching. It wouldn’t sit still in this oak tree for more than a couple of seconds, and the light was bad, but I couldn’t resist!

Posted in home, nature, photography, picture a day | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Picture a Day #286 – Highway 95 Adventure

Posted on October 21, 2012 by joanienaz

When we left southwestern Colorado two days ago to return home to northern California, we decided to take a different route. We had been through Moab, Utah on our way east, with a stop at Arches National Park.  near Canyonlands … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, photography, picture a day, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments