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Picture a Day #212 – A Dragonfly
While in the historical gold mining town of Sutter Creek, Amador County, California today on a summer trip, I had the opportunity to take some quick photos of whatever inspired me. A dragonfly caught my eye, so I followed it … Continue reading
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Tagged California, dragonfly, insect, nature, photography, postaday, travel
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Picture a Day #205 – Castle Crags
Not far south of Mount Shasta in the southernmost Cascades of far northern California, there is an amazing granite formation known as Castle Crags, within aptly named Castle Crags State Park. Driving north on Interstate 5 just beyond Shasta Lake, … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Castle Crags, granite, nature, photography, postaday, travel
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Picture a Day #202 – Siskiyou County, California Wildflowers
While we were in the Mount Shasta area of far northern California earlier this week, I took these wildflower photos. Sam and I were very fortunate. The temperature was only in the 70s and low 80s while we were on our … Continue reading
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Tagged bee, California, nature, photography, postaday, Siskiyou County, travel, wildflowers
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Pictue a Day #201-Mount Shasta Views
This week my husband and I were in the Mount Shasta area of far northern California, and I had the opportunity to gaze upon and photograph this majestic peak of over 14.000 feet elevation. Mount Shasta dominates the landscape for … Continue reading
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Picture a Day #199-Niagara Falls!
Niagara Falls needs no introduction. Here are my favorite photos from our visit! The sheer volume of water is overwhelming. Imagine the enormous area that contributes to this tremendous flow of water!
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Tagged nature, New York, Niagara Falls, photography, postaday, travel
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Picture a Day #195-The Mohawk Valley of New York
We left our campground in the Green Mountains of Vermont, and drove through the Mohawk River Valley of New York as we headed west on our great cross-country adventure of 2008. The next stop on our route: Niagara Falls!
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Tagged Mohawk River Valley, nature, New York, photography, postaday, travel
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Picture a Day #180-Mendocino County Vineyard
This time of year the local vineyards are sparkling green and bursting with growth. They are surrounded by the golden grass of summer and spreading oaks, which is typical vegetation along much of California’s coastal hillsides and valleys. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged California, nature, photography, postaday, travel, vineyards
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Picture a Day #168 – Crossing the Valley
My husband and I left our Northern California hideaway and drove across the Sacramento River Valley on Wednesday afternoon. It was 95 degrees F. Thank goodness we have air conditioning. I watered my garden before we left and hoped for … Continue reading
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Tagged California, family, gardening, nature, postaday, Sacramento River Valley, Sutter Buttes, travel
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Picture a Day #162 – Acadia National Park
Our trip to Maine was spent exploring Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. There was a lot to see and do, and we barely scratched the surface! We spent two nights camping in the park in mid-July, 2008. A drive along the loop … Continue reading
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Tagged Acadia National Park, beach, camping, Maine, nature, postaday, Thunder Hole, travel
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