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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Skywatch Friday

November skies over a Napa Valley vineyard...

Napa, CA

(11/11/12)

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Blue Monday & Mellow Yellow Monday

Father and son out on a Sunday drive...

Near Port Costa, CA

(9/17/11)

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Skywatch Friday

What can I say...

this is my world right now here in NorCal:

towering oaks, golden hills, and blue skies...

Danville, CA

(10/15/10)

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Mellow Yellow Monday

Hiking along Pleasanton Ridge the other afternoon,

I came upon this mellow yellow field of autumn grass...

Pleasanton, CA

(10/9/10)

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Scenic Sunday

I enjoyed a hike today at the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park - although it was quite hot!

Here is a typical late summer view

of our golden hills, blue skies, and majestic oaks...

Pleasanton, CA

(9/11/10)

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Skywatch Friday

Autumn is coming...

Pleasant Hill, CA

(9/6/10)

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Ruby Tuesday

The lighthouse on Patos Island sits

on Alden Point, the western tip of the island.

Its ruby red roof looks quite striking

along with its white washed walls...

San Juan Islands, WA

(7/21/10)

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Skywatch Friday

The temperatures around here took a downward turn,

but after the morning fog cleared up,

the blue skies decided to pay us a visit...

San Ramon, CA

(6/24/10)

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Skywatch Friday

Here's one of my favorite lone oak trees

striking a pretty pose against the blue skies...

San Ramon, CA

(6/3/10)

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Scenic Sunday

I couldn't resist taking another photo of Mt. Diablo

with all those pretty clouds floating by.

One day I'm afraid those trees are going to block my view!

San Ramon, CA

(5/28/10)

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Skywatch Friday

Golden hills, blue skies, and a smattering of clouds...

San Ramon, CA

(5/24/10)

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Scenic Sunday

The scenic leaning tree of Yosemite...

Yosemite National Park, CA

(5/14/10)

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Wordless Wednesday

Skagit Valley, WA

(4/5/10)

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Mellow Yellow Monday

A mellow yellow wall that I discovered

at a vineyard...

Livermore, CA

(2/28/10)

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Scenic Sunday & Mellow Yellow Monday

Daffodils in full bloom on Daffodil Hill...

Livermore, CA

(2/28/10)

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Scenic Sunday

A break in the rainstorms we've been having

brought us bright blue skies,

billowy clouds and the first sighting of mustard grass...

San Ramon, CA

(1/30/10)

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Skywatch Friday

The skies here have been nothing but boring blue!

Here's a shot of Mt. Diablo in the late afternoon sun...

Pleasant Hill, CA

(11/19/09)

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Watery Wednesday

Heading out to sea...

Lake Titicaca, Peru

(6/2/09)

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Mellow Yellow Monday

I always know that summer is nearing its end

when I find a mellow yellow sunflower

smiling down on me...

Concord, CA

(9/5/09)

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