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Paul Kozal's photograph of the Cypress trees near Stengel Beach at The Sea Ranch and the Milky Way is simply beautiful.

Paul told me it was a 30 second exposure and during the exposure he used a flashlight to light up the Cypress trees in the foreground. Enjoy, enjoy!

Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.paulkozal.com/

Happy New Year!

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Rick found a King Bolete this morning on our property. Karl Young came across this Boletus edulis, also called Porcini,  three days ago.

And two large, pristine Boletes were found yesterday. So check your spots! Chanterelles are also being found, plus a few Candy Caps. Lots of other mushrooms up after the rains.

Thanks to Karl for allowing me to share his photo with  you here.

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Chris Alison wrote, "This tiny Fawn was feeding in my yard on a rainy Saturday. I thought he was very adorable.”

This young fawn seems just as fascinated with Chris as she is with  him.

Thanks to Chris for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Blue skies abound today.

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Look at this beautiful bobcat! Drew Fagan photographed him/her outside his art studio.

This bobcat sure looks healthy.

Thanks to Drew for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see Drew’s art, here is his website: http://drewfagan.com

 

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Roxanne doesn't know who drew this picture in the sand at Shell Beach on The Sea Ranch, but she really enjoyed seeing it.

Roxanne wrote, "It is wonderful to see how humans interact with nature to make lovely, improbable, anonymous, modest masterpieces. I think of this when I see clever driftwood structures on the beach, or mysteriously balanced rock cairns near the shore. Such pieces of art are particularly precious because – like all works of nature – they are ephemeral. They will be gone with the next tide. It seems an honor to appreciate them during their short lives. I felt compelled to share them with you!”

I thank Roxanne for letting me share her photo with you here!

Sunny, breezy and chilly is the forecast for the next several days. The recent rains brought the seasonal creeks to life, always a happy occurrence.