To celebrate the day of love, here are some hearts for you. First, heart-shaped rocks found on the Mendonoma coast, hand-painted by Jann Littleton.
And a driftwood heart, photographed by Craig Tooley.
A heart-shaped cave photographed by Kate Gelles.
And the heart-shaped blow of a Gray Whale, photographed by Carol Bogovich.
Happy Valentine's Day, from me to you!
A wild and wet storm arrived yesterday [we got over two inches of rain], and the unsettled weather behind it has brought downpours, a little hail, mixed with brilliant sunshine today. A wait-five-minutes kind of day!
Craig Tooley photographed a couple of rainbows, one showing the big surf we are having.
After today's showers, the weather is suppose to be sunny and warmer through the weekend. Time for a trip to the Mendonoma coast? It should be beautiful.
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: www.ruffimage.com
A big storm drenched the Mendonoma coast yesterday, and blustery showers continue today. Craig Tooley photographed the dramatic scene.
Rick and I received 3.90 inches of rain from the main storm. We also found our first Candy Cap and Hedgehog mushrooms this morning, two of our favorites! Many more mushrooms to come in the days ahead.
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com
This is the time of year we see salamanders and newts. Craig Tooley spotted this salamander, a Northwestern Salamander.
Craig said this salamander was hiding under a mushroom. It takes a good eye to see a creature as well camouflaged as this one is!
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography here is the link to his website: www.ruffimage.com
Craig Tooley photographed the sun yesterday. The terrible fires that began Sunday night inland from the coast have brought smoky skies. This was taken in the middle of the afternoon.
The smoke is less today, but we can't relax until the first rains come. Steve Paulson of KTVU TV said the long range forecast shows rain possible Oct. 20th. May it be so!
Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here.