Friday, August 17, 2012

Sail On - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Sail on the blue...
Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 3, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Underwater!

 Our 5 year old grandson beats the summertime heat in the pool.

 I played with my underwater camera...

 Big Fun!

 Chase is getting more comfortable in the water...

Fun times!
August 11, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

SAVE the Blue! Lake Tahoe, California USA

Set up for the Day
Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 4, 2012
The intense blue of Lake Tahoe is the result of crystal clear water, great depth and the reflection of the sky.
Keep Lake Tahoe's water pure, SAVE the BLUE!

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese basking in the golden light of evening...Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Evening Light - Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe, California USA

just after sunset at the Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 3, 2012

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese going for a swim in Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese at Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Friday, August 3, 2012

Alpenglow - Minerets, Mammoth Lakes, California USA

Alpenglow on the Minerets, Mammoth Lakes, California USA
July 5, 2012

The Eastern Sierra at Noon - California USA

 It's about noon on Highway 395 south of Bishop, California USA
July 6, 2012


 The high desert landscape includes plenty of power poles!


REMINDER:  Pass ONLY when it is safe!

Power Lines - High Desert, California USA

power lines along Highway 395 in the high desert, California USA

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Summertime Fun - Catalina Island, California USA

 some float and some don't...


Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Undersea Expedition - Catalina Island, California USA

My husband and I took our Grandson, Chase, to Catalina Island this past Monday, July 30, 2012.
Our little guy was so excited to see so many fish while on the "Undersea Expedition" tour.
A semi-submersible submarine drops the windows down 6 feet below the surface and then travels to the kelp forest a short distance off shore.


There were only a dozen or so people on this tour so we had room to jump from side to side enjoying the view from many windows.

The crew attracts the fish with food, of course.

what a wonderful world it is beneath the surface of the sea...


I have snorkeled here with my students during several science camps in the past...
The kelp forest is actually quite spooky!


Our grandson really loved it...so, it was a SUCCESS!
Catalina Island, California USA

Avalon, Catalina Island, California USA

It's 7:00 p.m. and the sun has gone down behind the hills of Avalon, Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Pelican Dreams of Fish - Catalina Island, California USA

this pelican was watching a fisherman very carefully hoping to snag the man's catch!
Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Coastal Flora - Big Sur, California USA

my impression of the coastal flora
Big Sur, California USA

California Condors - Big Sur, California USA

I see 6 California Condors roosting in this tree.
 Big Sur, California USA
June 29, 2012

Zipped - Carmel California USA

just a blouse in a window display
Carmel, California USA

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Old Gate - Carmel, California USA

My impression of an old gate in downtown Carmel, California USA

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Rocky Point, Big Sur, California USA

A drive along the Big Sur coastline offers so many "Kodak" moments!  
This is Rocky Creek Bridge just north of the Andrew Molera State Park and south of Carmel, California USA.

 Rocky Point, Big Sur, California
There's a wonderful restaurant here but we didn't indulge...too early in the day.
But, we did walk around their property to enjoy the amazing views of the Pacific dancing in the fog!

...another perspective of the coastline at Rocky Point.

 ...and another!
Rocky Point, Big Sur, California USA
June 29, 2012

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Giant Lollipops

Giant Lollipops + editing = FUN!
Please enlarge to full screen!

The "Pilgrim" - Dana Point, California USA

The "Pilgrim" returns to the Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, California USA
July 22, 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

The "Pilgrim" - Dana Point Marine Institute, Dana Point, California USA

                  The "Pilgrim" belongs to the Dana Point Marine Institute at Dana Point, California USA.
She is returning to the harbor after some summertime sailing at sea.
June 22, 2012

Sea Kelp - Point Lobos, California USA

Sea Kelp
Point Lobos, California USA

Beach Walking - Carmel, California USA

evening beach walking
Please enlarge to full frame!

all to himself!
Carmel Beach, Carmel, California USA
June 29, 2012

Artificial Flower 2

part of a window display in Carmel, California USA

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Artificial Flower

Part of a window display in Carmel, California USA

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Fountain - Big Sur, California USA

A garden fountain at Nepenthe, Big Sur, California USA

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Fascination! Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California USA

This little girl is fascinated by the jellies!

 wOw!
Sea Nettles
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California USA
June 30, 2012

Photographing the Jellies - Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California USA

He gets the shot!

He watches...

...endless possibilities!
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California USA
June 30, 2012