I wish I could say that I know what type of flowering plant this is. If you do, please comment below, I am curious. (more…)

I wish I could say that I know what type of flowering plant this is. If you do, please comment below, I am curious. (more…)
A painting before me
the quiet mist rolling and ocean
waves deeply breaking beyond
I can feel my cup
filling my eyes following
each branch inviting me (more…)
I am sorry if my talking about the rainy winter we are having is getting old. But, it is still raining, the third major storm this week. The rivers are swollen, roads are crumbling north of us and east of us is the threat of landslides. We are safe and sound, I am so thankful our home has proper drainage. (more…)
This week, Leanne Cole has asked those participating in Monochrome Madness this week to send images with bridges in them. She has a theme at the beginning of each month. It is incredible to see how everyone has interpreted the same word. Please check the gallery out by following the link to her blog. (more…)
Hammond Trail, McKinleyville CA
Blind yourself in the beauty of serenity, enjoy the glow of today. (more…)
Hammond Trail, McKinleyville CA
You sit and wait
For the tide
To turn where you
Are hidden once again, feeding
Until full others marvel at the beauty
Your barnacles, intricate (more…)
Hammond Trail, McKinleyville CA
Barnacles! This particular rock measured about 3 inches wide.
I haven’t seen barnacles since I was a kid, or at least that is what it felt like when I happened upon these this weekend. They are so delicate, I tried very hard not to harm any while I was admiring them. I had to really watch my step. Don’t you love the markings left on the rocks when the barnacles have fallen/broken off, I sure do.
Hammond Trail, Mckinleyville CA
My achievement, today, is sharing an image that is unprocessed and unfiltered. Don’t get me wrong. I love to process images, my creative juices start flowing, I lose track of time. I watch my image transform into a photograph. But, I just felt like this was a challenge for me, to share a true original image. Like going to a fancy party with no make-up on. (more…)