0013 Foto Phun

Autumn is Coming

2009-09-05T18:27:00.000-07:00

A Kiss of Snow

2008-12-19T18:07:00.000-08:00

Dragon Cloud

2008-11-05T17:54:00.000-08:00

Blue Sky and Smoke

2008-07-05T21:43:00.000-07:00

Both of these photos were taken from our front yard this evening. The one with the sun on the left side is to the northwest, and the one with the sun on the right is facing west. Hopefully, the fire is contained at Montgomery Woods. They were using helicopters again today, and also doing controlled burns. Notice there is blue sky above and the sun is coming down into the smoke, making a beautiful sunset.

Smokey Sunset

2008-07-04T12:38:00.000-07:00

With danger sometimes comes beauty. Even though the fires are still raging in Mendocino County, beauty still shows her face. This photo was taken from the front of our home looking west to where Montgomery Woods is still burning. Montgomery Woods has 2 of the largest trees in the world...

More Terrible Beauty

2008-07-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

A Terrible Beauty

2008-07-01T09:30:00.000-07:00

I took these photos about 8 hours before the largest electrical storm in Mendocino County in anyone's memory. The sky was incredibly dynamic, and these photos on begin to capture the awesome beauty.

It Snowed Last Night

2007-02-23T11:34:00.000-08:00

White Deer Checking Us Out

2007-01-09T16:15:00.000-08:00

Reminiscing

2007-01-08T21:55:00.000-08:00

We Scattered the Ashes of Stanley Ryals Yesterday

2006-12-28T13:27:00.000-08:00

A Taste of Blue Sky

2006-12-21T17:09:00.000-08:00

Morning Sun

2006-12-21T17:06:00.000-08:00

A Sunny, Snowy Morning

2006-12-21T16:53:00.000-08:00

Honoring Sunlight

2006-12-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago, I got a phone call from my friend, Sunlight. She is a sweet elder who is a beloved part of our Center for Positive Living in Mendocino, and who also participates in our local chapter of Noetic Science/IONS.

When she called, she excitedly asked me if I had been outside and looked at the sky lately, as it was especially beautiful that day. Sunlight also told me that she loved my name, SkyWatcher, and that it reminded her of one of her favorite pastimes –skywatching.

If Sunlight had not called me, I do not know that I would have taken my camera with me when I went for my walk that day. Thank you, Sunlight, for being yourself, and for reaching out to me that beautiful day.

The following ten pictures where taken after her phone call.

Brilliant Oak

2006-12-06T10:59:00.000-08:00

Big Sky

2006-12-06T10:55:00.000-08:00

More Skyscapes

2006-12-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

Incredible November Skyscapes

2006-11-28T18:26:00.000-08:00

Beauty in Tecolote Canyon

2006-11-28T13:13:00.000-08:00

Gift of the Cactus

2006-11-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

Self-portrait of My Mom and I

2006-11-25T10:52:00.000-08:00

Swollen Oak

2006-11-10T16:30:00.000-08:00

Nude Reclining in the Forest

2006-11-09T21:27:00.000-08:00

The Bay has Big Feet

2006-11-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

Close-ups

2006-11-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

The three pictures below were close-ups that I shot on a rock outside of my garden.

New Beginnings

2006-11-04T16:35:00.000-08:00

A Snake's Hideaway

2006-11-04T16:19:00.000-08:00

Rocky Clouds Over Mossy Terain

2006-11-03T17:54:00.000-08:00

One of Marybeth's Greeting Committees

2006-11-02T23:26:00.000-08:00

She Can Dance and Sing at the Same Time

2006-11-01T09:52:00.000-08:00

Mama's Love Birds

2006-11-01T09:32:00.000-08:00

A Treasured Peace Rose

2006-10-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

Siamese Twins

2006-10-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Garden Guardian

2006-10-17T18:50:00.000-07:00

Farewell Summer

2006-10-16T19:12:00.000-07:00

Dewey Rose

2006-10-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

2006-02-20T18:38:00.000-08:00

Incredible rainbow during sunrise taken from our front yard last month. I know I haven't posted in a while. My father-in-law died, and my sweet grand daughter, Tessa Grace, was born. I have been thinking that I am going to change the emphasis of my blog. What I am really into, besides Tessa, is emotional freedom technique. I haven't quite figured out how I

Lonely Gate

2006-01-06T18:55:00.000-08:00

Still There

2006-01-06T18:43:00.000-08:00

This sculpture was created by John Stevens over 25 years ago. I shot it when I passed by it on my walk.

2005-10-15T14:27:00.000-07:00

2005-07-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

Summer's Warming Rays

2005-04-10T23:49:00.000-07:00

2005-04-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

White Deer and her Baby

Posted by Hello

2005-04-07T21:28:00.000-07:00

Artichoke Haven

These Artichokes exemplify the spirit of spring.