Archive for: January 2010

I’m still refining my new backyard pond. I added another 12″ to the left and back side. It should be big enough now. This week I’m going to run up to the hills to find a bunch of rocks. Here’s …

I decided to add a small pond to my backyard studio yesterday. It’s a work in progress, so I’m not going to post any of the details. When I’m finished with the construction, I’ll post a new blog with pictures …

I wanted to try and find a new place to photograph the Merced NWR for sunset. Since the rangers filled the Bittern Marsh Loop with water this season, I figured I’d give it a try. I’ve hiked this loop in …

With the recent storms, I haven’t been able to get out and shoot. One of the storms took out a section of our back fence and our neighbor lost a metal shed…..up into the trees. So, my wife and kids …

This is the last series of photos from my last trip to Hornitos California. I didn’t plan on photographing this church as I already have a shot from a few years ago, “Saint Catherine’s Church”. But, when I saw …

Went out to my backyard this afternoon specifically to capture one of the Dark-eyed Juncos that I just love. As I was sitting here, bored to tears, I saw this little gray puff-ball. I thought it was some type of …

Took the kids to Hornitos yesterday. It was a great day. The kids played in the park and I even played a little basketball….as much as I could without moving.

Since underbrush and leaves have disappeared for the winter, it was …

This week I had hoped for a great sunset this evening because we had a rain storm last night. Unfortunately it never happened. I was able to capture a Swainson’s Hawk on one of those ‘AREA CLOSED BEYOND THIS SIGN’ …

Well Happy New Year! I think I’m finally getting rid of my Pneumonia that Santa gave me this Christmas. To celebrate, I spent some time in the backyard this afternoon to see what the birds were up to. Saw most …