Loma Alta Views

Mt. Tamalpais from Loma Alta - Marin County  2026

Grass, Fence - Marin County  2026

"At 1592 feet, Loma Alta is one of the highest points in Marin."

My last hike to the top was in 2023, so I was thinking that it was probably time to go up again.

San Rafael Sightems

On-Ramp (San Rafael) - Marin County  2026

Litchfield's Sign (San Rafael) - Marin County  2026

Walking around with a Sony RX100 while the Highlander was being serviced.

"Dubbed “California’s Las Vegas,” Litchfield’s Bermuda Palms was the place to be during the ’60s and ’70s. Built in the late 1940s by Irving “Whitey” Litchfield, a millionaire construction mogul, the resort had a luxury swimming pool, color television, nightly dancing and rooms for under $10 a night."

Afternoon Clouds

Rain Clouds - Marin County  2026

Hills, Clouds - Marin County  2026

. . . taken in April this year.

Lake Lagunitas (January / February)

Trees, Cloud, Lake - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Reeds, Branches, Lake - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Top photo taken in January (iPhone).

Bottom one taken in February (Olympus).

Lake Lagunitas (February)

Lake, Clouds - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Lake, Clouds - Lake Lagunitas  2026

 Early Sunday mornings.

Local Trees (March)

Buckeye (Fairfax) - Marin County  2026

Oak Branches (Fairfax) - Marin County  2026

Both photos taken on our daily morning walk, both taken with a Sony RX100.

Monday Turkey Blogging

Turkeys (March) - Marin County  2026

Turkeys (May) - Marin County  2026

Seen during our walks in the last few months. iPhone photos.

Mount Diablo

Mt. Diablo from Sky Oaks Road - Marin County  2026

Mt. Diablo from Sky Oaks Road - Marin County  2026

Photos taken an hour apart last January, using an Olympus E-M1II.

Trucks

Chevrolet ZR2 (Fairfax) - Marin County  2026

GMC Denali - Marin County  2026

Nice-lookin trucks!

"The Chevrolet ZR2 is a specialized, factory-built off-road package available on Chevy trucks. Designed for serious trail driving and overlanding, it features advanced suspension, rugged tires, heavy-duty skid plates, and unique styling."

"The GMC Denali represents the pinnacle of luxury and technology for GMC's lineup, serving as an upscale alternative to traditional luxury brands."

Cloud Reflections (Lake Lagunitas - January)

Reeds, Cloud Reflections - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Grass, Cloud and Tree Reflections - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Winter photos taken with the Olympus.

Winter Trees (Lake Lagunitas) Black and White

Madrone - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Trees, Reflections - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Both photos taken with an Olympus E-M1II.

Winter Ferns, Redwoods (Lake Lagunitas)

Ferns - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Redwood Branches - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Rainy weather - both photos taken with an Olympus E-M1II, top photo using a 25mm prime lens, bottom one a 14-150mm zoom.

Winter Plants (Lake Lagunitas)

Irises - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Pacific Hounds Tongue - Lake Lagunitas  2026

Top photo taken with a Nikon Z7II, bottom one with an Olympus E-M1II. 

Monday Butterfly Blogging

Pipevine Swallowtail - Marin County  2026

Western Tiger Swallowtail - Marin County  2026

Two recent exotic visitors. I managed to get fairly close in with the iPhone which could then give me accurate identifications.

Of interest: I've been able to revisit some earlier butterfly posts with some up to date identifications, for example, a "California Sister" seen near Yosemite.