The fishermen are out plying the waters off the Mendonoma Coast. The season for Dungeness Crab is now open. Deliciousness is headed our way.
The sight of a fishing boat against the setting sun is a beautiful one. Rob Diefenbach photographed such an event.
This was the view earlier in the day, also photographed by Rob. There is a kayaker in the forefront with a big bird overhead.
Thanks to Rob for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Sometimes, if a photographer is lucky or talented or both, a wave can bring you the sighting of a beautiful rainbow. Tom Eckles photographed such a wave recently.
Thanks to Tom for allowing me to share this lovely photo. To see much more of Tom's photography, here's his website: tomeckles.com.
Paul Brewer recently photographed a beautiful autumn sunrise.
What a treat to see this sunrise progress. A beautiful start for the Mendonoma Coast.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/
Emily Nelson had two different butterflies recently feeding on her flowering rosemary bush. The first is a Painted Lady. It has been discovered recently that Painted Ladies migrate at 3000 feet elevation - amazing!
And the second butterfly is a California Sister.
Rosemary grows abundantly here on the Coast. It's nice to know that besides flavoring our meals, it feeds butterflies.
Thanks to Emily for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Carolyn André took a series of photos of the crashing waves and big surf we experienced here on the Mendonoma Coast yesterday, Thanksgiving Day. The booming waves sent mist into the air, which then floated over Highway 1.
I took the photo below just north of Bodega Bay yesterday afternoon. It was quite a show for our ride back home, after celebrating Thanksgiving a day early with family.
When the Pacific Ocean is this rough you can hear it several miles away. It's best to keep your distance, that's for sure.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photos with you here.