Richard Hansen photographed Friday night's sunset from Gualala, and what a beautiful sunset it was.
Richard's photo looks like a painting!
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
One of the birds that migrates into our area in the spring is the Wilson's Warbler. Craig Tooley recently photographed one.
It looks like it is wearing a black toupee! This warbler often raises its tail and flips it from side to side. You can hear its whistling call at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds
This small songbird eats insects and berries.
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
Craig is going to be at the Four-eyed Frog Bookstore in Gualala this coming Saturday at 2 pm. He will show tips on how to take wonderful nature photos, especially the ones that are in the book we did together, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year.
Castle Rock sits off the north end of Gualala. Richard Hansen has a ringside seat to view the action as waves first hit a smaller rock in front of it. Richard recently photographed this interesting sea stack.
Here's one of my favorite photos taken a few years ago. Richard captured a "monster" wave seemingly attacking - or reaching out to hug - Castle Rock.
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Paul Brewer incorporated the clock tower in the Gualala's Cypress Center into his photo of the eclipse, thereby showing you the time he took the photo.
This photo is starring on the front page of last week's Independent Coast Observer.
Then Paul photographed the setting moon, which was a super moon, in the early hours of September 28. Nice to see it back to its usual color.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share these stunning photos with you here. To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/