Tag Archives: California

Picture a Day #262 – A Pair of Wings

Posted on September 24, 2012 by joanienaz

While basking in the end of summer sun along the North Yuba River near Downieville this weekend, I photographed this California Sister butterfly as it briefly touched down on a large river rock.

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Picture a Day #261 – Jumpin’ Jackrabbit

Posted on September 23, 2012 by joanienaz

This Black-tailed jackrabbit was sitting very still on the hillside outside the cabin until I took its picture. Then it leaped up the hill to find another place to chill. It was large and lean, with amazing long ears!

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Picture a Day #260 – A Visit to Downieville

Posted on September 22, 2012 by joanienaz

Today was a perfect day, the first day of Fall, to take a trip into the mountains. We drove north from Nevada City, California on Highway 49 for about an hour, into the North Yuba River canyon to the tiny hamlet … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #258 – Another Sunset

Posted on September 20, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is a recent sunset, photographed in the gold country of northern California. I think the contrast is stunning!

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Picture a Day #255 – For the Birds

Posted on September 17, 2012 by joanienaz

A pair of Red-tailed Hawks have been making quite a fuss in the area lately. I was finally able to take a photo of one of them circling overhead. Never a dull moment!

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Picture a Day #254 – Back Yard Birding

Posted on September 16, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s hard for me to ignore the birds I hear around the cabin. The other day I took my camera outside to see what I could find, and heard some commotion in a small oak tree near the front porch. Just … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #252 – I Love a Parade!

Posted on September 14, 2012 by joanienaz

Last weekend we attended the Constitution Day Parade in Nevada City, a tiny hamlet in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California. It was a beautiful, warm late summer day. After a picnic in the shade of a … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #248 – A Covered Bridge

Posted on September 10, 2012 by joanienaz

This was the first weekend that we stayed at the cabin near my husband Sam’s new job in the Sierra foothills, instead of driving home. We decided to do a little exploring, so we headed over to South Yuba River State Park on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #244 – Evening Sky

Posted on September 6, 2012 by joanienaz

The sky has been incredible for the last twenty-four hours. A storm blew across the valley and settled in the foothills and mountains briefly, leaving little rain, but fantastic clouds. The sunset last night just kept getting better.  I was … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #242 – Deer in the Yard

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday was quite a day for wildlife viewing. A tree frog, woodpeckers, and deer all made appearances in the area around the cabin. I haven’t seen any deer in the past month. But yesterday a doe, a spike, and a fawn showed … Continue reading →

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