Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors

Autumn is alive and well here in the San Ramon Valley...

Danville, CA

(11/13/13)

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Skywatch Friday

This giant cross is on private property that abuts a popular, local hiking trail. 

From its vantage point, there are terrific views of the valley below, 

Mt. Diablo in the distance, and the brilliant blue skies above...

(another iPhone shot)

San Ramon, CA

(11/4/13)

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Barn Charm

Here's a mini barn that I found at Hap Magee Park, which in its former life was a ranch for longhorn steer...

Danville, CA

(9/23/12)

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Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Red Christmas presents

waiting to be unwrapped...

Merry Christmas Ruby Tuesday Fans!

Danville, CA

(12/17/11)

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Shadow Shot Sunday

One of Santa's reindeer making a shadow for us...

Danville, CA

(12/17/11)

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Sunday Bridges & Shadow Shot Sunday

A footbridge with shadows

takes you across the creek

that winds its way through

the Greenbrook greenbelt...

Danville, CA

(12/2/11)

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Skywatch Friday

Two shots again for SWF...

A break in the parade of storms

that have been pounding Washington

(shot with my Canon point-and-shoot)...

Deception Pass Bridge, WA

(3/11/11)

Sunny, blue skies in California but not for long:

more rain is on its way

(shot with my iphone -

dropped my Nikon and smashed the filter and lens cap again)...

Danville, CA

(3/17/11)

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Ruby Tuesday

I found this pretty variegated plant in a garden I recently visited.

I'm not sure what it's called. Any ideas?

I love how the ruby red leaves are accented

by such a soft shade of green...

Danville, CA

(9/18/10)

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Ruby Tuesday

This ruby red vine is diligently working its way

up the walls at Blackhawk Plaza.

Happy Ruby Tuesday to all!

Danville, CA

(12/4/09)

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Watery Wednesday

Here's a watery view: the elaborate fountain at Blackhawk Plaza

with the 70,000 square foot Blackhawk Museum in the background...

Danville, CA

(12/4/09)

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Ruby Tuesday

Can you picture yourself under this ruby red umbrella...

enjoying the warm autumn afternoon sunshine?

Maybe sipping a glass of wine or a cup of coffee?

Danville, CA

(11/29/09)

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Scenic Sunday

Last week I went back to Oak Hill Park to photograph

the old windmill there in the afternoon sunlight...

Danville, CA

(11/8/09)

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Scenic Sunday

Yesterday I took a short hike through

the Sycamore Valley Open Space...

the hills around Mt. Diablo are just starting to show

a hint of green...

Danville, CA

(10/31/09)

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Ruby Tuesday

Too bad it was a Sunday - 

the store was closed, so I couldn't indulge in any 

Original Sin...

Danville, CA

(3/22/09)

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Mellow Yellow Monday

You know spring is just around the corner when you start to see our emerald green fields transform into a sea of soft yellow Mustard Grass...

Danville, CA

(2/27/09)

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Watery Wednesday

I shot this bird passing time on a rock at Oak Hill Park in Danville.

I think it was contemplating whether to fly away or jump in...

Danville, CA

(2/27/09)

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Scenic Sunday

A retired Aermotor windmill rests quietly on a calm sunny morning at 

Oak Hill Park with the devil's mountain in the background...

Oak Hill Park, Danville, CA

(2/27/09)

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Wordless Wednesday

One of the statues at All Wars Memorial...

Oak Hill Park, Danville, CA

(1/3/09)

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Ruby Tuesday

Need a stiff drink or an ice cold beer? 

Next time you're in Danville, be sure to stop in at...

Elliott's Bar, Danville, CA

(11/08)

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