Deep Springs, California (1981)

in the trees of NorCal

Hypholoma sp fruiting at the base of Sitka Spruce, with strong UV reaction.

Big Lagoon, Ca | 11-21-2023

Two spotted owls perched on a tree in a Northern California forest.

Photograph by Danny Hofstadter

No, but for real. All of this. This is why I love Northern California. This isn't even rare.

This is one of several images I have from a very chilly and moody morning at Antelope Lake in Plumas County, California. The annual “Junuary” cold front we always seem to get after Memorial Day was on its way out but the clouds were still battling with the sun for dominance. The warming lake surface meeting the cold air made conditions foggy, adding more to the mood. As this scene was fairly “monochromatic” already, I felt a black and white treatment was in order. I also added just a bit of deliberate blur in post production to enhance the overall dreamy and moody feel I had while observing the scene.

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The shore, the shore.

(Another one of the watercolor illustrations I contributed to Serpentine, a lovely collection of poems by Tara K. Shepersky which will be funding on Kickstarter for the next two weeks. Give it a look.)

dog vomit slime mold 💛

Nanner nanner nanner nanner nanner 🍌

(Banana slug in Northern California redwood forest)

East Fork Willow Creek, yesterday morning. It recently was at flood stage and pulled down part of the road.

Six Rivers National Forest, California

Napa, CA by me.

(Fairfield, San Francisco Bay Area, California) Hi, my name is Nugget! I’m about 2-years-old and am told I’m sweet, smart, and silly in many ways. I love getting the zoomies and exploring any new places I can! I also love to be held and cuddled until I fall asleep. I will return the favor with love nibbles and kisses. I do well with kids, and I even like cats! I love carrots, apples, and strawberries and my spring greens!   My current living situation hasn’t been ideal, so a wonderful person has stepped in and is temporarily taking care of me. I would love a new home where I can run around and flop wherever my heart desires.   My rehoming fee is $20, and it comes with some supplies, like a round kennel and leftover food, hay, and toys. If you’re interested in meeting me, reach out to Lindsey at [email protected]. You can even schedule a meet and greet with me!

[...and in Northern California... Light is provided by some spherical fruit which bear the name of lamps. ...I'm letting you all in on a Fieri family secret.]