Rotten Apple

This one also comes from Filoli Gardens. There was a couple of Apple Trees in the back of the garden that looked barren from a distance. This one Apple tree only had this rotten apple left. I found it quite intriguing. I converted the picture to black and white and then only punched out the Apple.

Filoli in Winter

Went to Filoli today. the flowers that are currently blooming there are amazing. This shot was taken outside in the garden with the sun behind me. I love the way that the background is blurred in this one.

Venice Beach

This shot was taken from the Venice Beach Pier. Really was not expecting it to come out as nice as it did. It was more of a hold the camera up quick and snap a picture. The colors are amazing in it!

House of Straw

This is another post from the bike ride today. It comes from the Palo Alto Art Center. They are getting ready for a new exhibit for Patrick Dougherty. His work is pretty amazing. He takes normal brush sitting around and creates sculptures out of them. This one exhibit is only in place until the 28th of this month.

Pink Flowers

Found this amazing pink flowered tree while on a bike ride today. The flowers that are on the tree were HUGE and so many of them. The other interesting thing was how these flowers were blooming. Before they bloomed they have this fur material on them and then after all the petals fall off there is an odd spiky bulb in the middle.

The colors are just amazing!

Young Elephant Seal

On this years adventure to Ano Nuevo State Park we have run across yet another young Elephant seal. You might remember an earlier post of mine from our original visit Coffee Maker back from May of last year.

This young male elephant seal was near the end of our hike this time. As you can see he was saying goodbye.

Happy New Year

Happy New year everyone! After a couple of weeks away I have a great new batch of photos to share with everyone. Spent a great couple of weeks back in New York over the Holidays with Family and now I am back in California going on new explorations.

This shot comes from Pigeon Point Lighthouse just north of Santa Cruz. Could make a good postcard.