Window Bug

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Harbinger of Spring

Daffodils are among the first bulbs to bloom in the early spring. This afternoon, the sun came out for the first time of the season, brightly illuminating this flower in the early evening.

Winter Gives Way to Spring

Rain and mist cover everything with water droplets.


Japanese Maple tree.


A monochrome version of the Japanese Maple shot.


Droplets cling to the tiny branches.


This lichen is likin' it.


Euphorbia characias.


Tiny spiders have been busy. Water droplets heavily coat this web.
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The "eyes" of March?

Yosemite from the Sky (updated 7/18/2007)

Yosemite is quite recognizable from eight miles in the sky and 40-50 miles downrange.


This shot, taken July 17, 2007, shows yosemite in the foreground and Mono Lake in the distance.
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El Capitan is in the center. Bridal Veil can be seen just below and slightly to the right.


A closer view of El Capitan and Bridal Veil.


Both El Capitan and Half Dome can be seen here. Bridal Veil is also still in view.


Half Dome.

Wine Country

Vineyard ready for the growing season.


Classic farm windmill. Emblematic of a bygone farming era, these dotted the countryside pumping water from a well into a tank for irrigation. After so long, many of these are still standing and a surprising number still turn when the wind blows.


A vineyard oak tree silhouetted against the sun and sky.

Another Travel Day

Sunrise at the airport, the nearly full moon still presiding over the scene, another travel day begins. Even the bustle on the ramp seems sleepy this morning.


Stereogram of Mt. Saint Helens. Click on the image to view a larger version. Once in view, gently cross your eyes until there appear to be three of them. Make sure your head is level so the images converge in both horizontal and vertical axes. The middle image will appear three dimensional.