Baled Grass at Forest's Edge

Albion Village Store Abstraction

Fog and Lichen

It may look gloomy, but coastal fog offers the pause that refreshes in these hot summer days.

Navarro Beach in Fog

The beach at the mouth of the Navarro River, engulfed by fog, offers refuge for campers escaping the inland heat. Part of the State Parks system, the property includes an old inn, awaiting restoration. Out in the river on partially submerged tree trunks, one cormorant tries to sun himself among his fellows.

Flat-Faced Hedge

I nearly didn't see the picket gate, near Ft. Bragg, California.

Bright Borscht

One of my favorite soups, when prepared by Ardella's Diner.

Viewshed Encroachment

Can't hardly see the forest for the trees...

The Road Home

A section of the road to my Mom's house, where I've seen a mountain lion a couple of times. The biggest trees were logged out of here a decade or two ago, leaving younger redwoods to filter the late day sunlight.

Lunch

A journey to Ft. Bragg took me to the friendly Headlands Cafe for lunch one day.

Water Works

I've been curious for years about this facility on the east side of US101 down in Ukiah. I took the tiny "River St." exit last time, to give it a closer look. I suppose I hoped for a little more deco detail, but a fresh coat of paint would do it a world of good - maybe a darker contrast on those moldings. The monumental lettering deeply satisfies. It probably houses a pump to draw water from the nearby Russian River.