Category: Photography

Soberanes Fire Photos, 7/23

I received a lot of photos today, but nobody put more time in my day. Now that it is dark and news has quieted, I can post a few of the ones I think are either great photos, great perspective, or otherwise contribute new information for today’s events. I will simply identify the place and time, if provided, and the photographer. If I don’t include yours, if might be that it is just lost in my inbox, on Twitter, or FB. I get them through so many different methods, it is really hard to keep track. Doesn’t mean I don’t want them or think they are not worthy of posting, it only means I am one person – flawed, busy, and at times, disorganized.

With these images, I bid you good night. I’ll be up and gathering info early, but probably not ready to start posting until 7 when I have a feel for what happened overnight. Love, blessings and healing to all of us and our land.

From Stephen Adair, around 10 pm showing upper Mal Paso Canyon;

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From Scott Moffet tonight, taken from Coast RD. Behind Ventana:

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By Clayton Scicluna, taken from Post Ranch this afternoon:

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From Bruce Dormody at dusk, showing the fire crossing White Rock Ridge into the Garzas.

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From Lucas Ryan shot from White Rock Cabins

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From Juanita Turner tonight from CV

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Jane Goldcamp, CV around 8:45pm

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These by Steve Parlato around noon from Pebble Beach Golf Course:

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That’s it, I cannot do anymore tonight.

Esalen’s Gardens

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For your weekend viewing pleasure, a magical place. This place soaks up all the love it receives and gives back in food & beauty. I’m sure it is the work of many, many people, but two I know who put in a great deal of care into this wonderland are Shirley Ward and Kyle Evans. Enjoy this small tribute to a most glorious place. Thanks for letting me wander.

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Stoney Fire, 6/4/16

Here is another shot of the fire from Geri Kavanagh-Baird from 8 pm last night. Looks like they are getting a handle on it. The photo is so dramatic due to the setting sun and the smoke it is filtered through. Fires do make for some awesome photos. Unless something untoward happens, this will be my last post on this fire.

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Another special wildflower

There is a patch of Delphiniums I have watched for years. It is not a big patch. Some years, it is only 1/2 a dozen or so, other years, it is a couple dozen or so. Never bigger. As all wildflower lovers know, Delphiniums are blue.

This year, “my” patch has a pink one. This is not the clearest photo I’ve ever taken, but the wind was blowing it around. I will try again tomorrow, but for now, enjoy this version.

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Favorite Big Sur Wildflower

I really needed a change of pace, from the problems of overuse, to something much more beautiful, so I suspected you did too. This is the Calochortus venustus, or Mariposa Lily. My favorite.

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May Wildflowers on Plaskett Ridge

Here are just a few of the wildflowers I photographed on the way down Saturday.

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And then there were –  what used to be the exceedingly rare, but much more prolific in the last few years – Charmin flowers.

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Mother and Calf in Big Sur

This glorious shot was taken in the waters off the coast. It is by Dan Danbom. It is striking.

Happy Sunday!

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Easter Rainbow

Over Garrapata, by Lisa Kleissner, taken this morning:

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I was surprised, so asked about the timing, as it is crystal clear down here, not even any fog.image

Easter Eve

This is why people want to share my space … Can’t say I blame them.

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I get to live here. I am blessed.

Foto Friday, 3/4/16

These were taken a couple years ago, but this is what it looks like today, only its dripping.