Today the fog has rolled in and it is cold on the Coast. But just a few days ago it was magnificent. Carolyn André took this photo on her way back up Highway 1. It's not photoshopped, Carolyn says. And I believe her!
I took this photo of the sunrise yesterday. The nearly full moon, the Hunter's moon, has yet to set. You can see the fog draped over the trees and covering the ocean.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photograph with you here.
Harbor Seals are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. They have endearing expressions on their faces, making you smile just to see them. Yesterday Craig Tooley was out with his camera and caught these two Harbor Seals basking in the rays of the autumn sun and catching some waves at the same time.
Here's another photo Craig took a while ago. He titled this photo "Bad breath?"
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: ruffimage.com
This Bobcat is quite camouflaged but Patricia Rangel managed to see it. This cat with the bobbed tail and tufted ears was spotted on the east side of Highway One on The Sea Ranch.
Here the Bobcat obviously heard something - maybe a tasty gopher?
Thanks to Patricia for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
To see a fun photo of a Bobcat in a standoff with a Buck, here's the link to Craig Tooley's photo: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/11/25/young-bobcat-photographed-by-coastal-photographer-craig-tooley/
I love this time of year when the Pacific Ocean comes to life. Add in the beautiful sunsets and warm, soft air and you'll see why October is one of my favorite months of the year. Tom Eckles recently photographed the wave action at Anchor Bay Beach.
Just for fun I have included several other photos Tom has taken at Anchor Beach at different times of the year.
We have a full moon tonight, the Hunter's moon. Wherever you may be, we will be looking at the same beautiful moon.
Thanks to Tom for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Tom's photography, here is his website: tomeckles.com
Alan Reinke's sons went out abalone diving recently. The ocean has been calm with good visibility and they got their limits. In one of the largest abalones they found two pearls.
These pearls can be polished up and used in jewelry. I think one would make a great good luck charm. These pearls can't be legally sold.
I have other abalone success stories to share with you soon. Abalone diving has been epic on the Mendonoma Coast!
Thanks to Alan for allowing me to share his photo with you here.