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Tom - The alien is in fact an “alien” – non-native Clasping Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule). It’s in the Mint family.

admin - Thanks Tom Curious looking little flowers, aren’t they!

Beth - Very pretty!

Hope Valley CA

Over the weekend I had the chance to sneak away to Hope Valley to photograph the beautiful fall colors. If you have never been to Hope Valley (just south of Lake Tahoe), you have to take a day trip to check it out. Right now is just the tail end of the colorful part of the season so you will have to get there quick. Hope you enjoy the fall colors!

Directions:
From Sacramento – Take highway 50 East, take a right on highway 89 and when you hit highway 88, you’ve made it. You will have to explore around a bit but the intersection is the heart of the area.

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Posted in Nature Photography Tags: Fall Colors, Hope Valley, Nature Photography

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Kristen Kennedy - Beautiful Jeremy! Fall is my favorite season, your photos just reminded me why that is!

Doug - Absolutely beautiful!

Anya - Gorgeous!you always know how to make things look beautiful!

Xander - All you need is a “wish you were here” caption, because it’s true–I wish I was there!

Brenda Higgins - The photo with the stream is my fav. but all are just beautiful!

Rick - Hi Jeremy, Great photos, I could not see them very well on your phone and I am glad that I remembered to look at them this morning. I love them! We should go up there when it snows and we should get some great shots. Super job my friend!

Jackie Willard - Love these!

Melynda Bean - I used to live South of Tahoe and loved it. Great photos.

Anne Megaro - These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Northern California Wildflowers

California Wildflowers

Sunday I had the opportunity to get outside for a bit when there was a break in the clouds so I ventured up to Dave Moore Nature Area. It is a beautiful trail that gently winds it way through the woodland and along the river. I’ve been waiting for these wonderful little flowers called Fairy Lanterns and they’ve finally began to bloom. You could walk by them and barely notice if you are not paying attention. Not your conventional flower that draws you in with bold color and unusual design, the beauty of these flowers is hidden beneath three pedals. When you look inside, you will find some unusual design that makes for some interesting photos.

Directions:
From Eastbound Interstate 80 – Take the Highway 49 exit heading south at the town of Auburn. Continue along Hwy 49 through the towns of Cool and Pilot Hill, approximately a 14 mile drive. The entrance will be 3 miles south of Pilot Hill on the right at the cobblestone wall.

Posted in Nature Photography Tags: Dave More Nature Area, Nature Photography, Northern California wildflowers

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A Portrait of a Spider

I spend a bit of my time in nature…as much as I can so I’m not stuck in the office all day. ☺ Many of my adventures this time of year take me to checkout California’s wildflowers. What most people don’t notice are the little creatures that live on the flowers. I took a moment to catch some of these interesting spiders I found on the flowers I usually photograph. They are very amazing little creatures…no bigger than the size of a dime. The curious thing about them is their interest in you. They will cock their heads and look you in the eyes, trying to figure you out. Most creatures just scurry away but these little guys truly let you know they are watching you. Check them out and let me know what you think.

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Posted in Nature Photography Tags: Nature Photography, Spider Photographs

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Marguerite - These are important portraits. We can study and admire the spiders because your have brought them to our (close) attention.

Northern California Wildflowers

What a beautiful day! As I made my way down the windy gravel road, it took me to a field of sweet smelling flowers in bloom. I looked down at the temperature gage….sixty eight degrees, a light breeze flowing through the valley and the tunes of songbirds all around. What more could you ask for!

If you haven’t made it to Bear Valley Road, you’re missing out on something truly special. I remember the first time I traveled that old country road, wondering where I was and why people thought this place was so beautiful. Then you make your way around the last bend and find yourself in this beautiful valley that seems to have been lost by the world…except for the cows wondering around. I never seen such fields of flowers.

So far this year, things are a little slow for the area. Still a spectacular bloom but nothing what I’ve seen for the area in past years. As you venture down the gravel road, the first large area of flowers you will encounter is filled with Adobe Lilies. Continue on and you will hit a few large areas of Cream Cups. Red Maids are sprinkled around the area as well. You can find Owl’s Clover and California Poppies if you poke around. I’m hoping that it is just early in the season (you never really know mother nature’s schedule) and there is much more to come. Cross your fingers!

Directions:
To get to Bear Valley Road, take Highway 5 to the town of Williams. Travel 11 miles west of Williams on Highway 20. Turn right (north) on Bear Valley Road and follow it into a little piece of paradise. This is an old windy gravel road…be careful not to miss the turn. I drove right by it many of times

California Wildflower image

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Posted in Nature Photography Tags: Nature Photography, Northern California wildflowers

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