BMW

 

BMW (Fairfax) - Marin County  2022

Very nice indeed . . . at one point coveted by me. But now I've switched.

Clouds, Loma Alta

 

Clouds, Loma Alta - Marin County  2022

Clouds, Loma Alta - Marin County  2022

The hill off to the left is Loma Alta. Interesting clouds seen during an early morning hike up the fire road at the end of our street.

Branches, Clouds, Turkey Vulture

 

Branches, Clouds, Turkey Vulture (Fairfax) - Marin County  2022

An iPhone BIF photo! (Birds in Flight.) Another photo taken on an hourly Fitbit walk.

Fog, Lake, Ripples / Maple Leaves, Redwoods

Fog, Lake, Ripples (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

A last look at the lake from the stone steps leading back to the parking lot. Then, a shot featuring maple leaves against some redwood trees.

Maple Leaves, Redwoods (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

 

Ferns, Reeds, Lake

 

Ferns, Reeds, Lake (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

The trail down from Pilot Knob loops back down towards the lake. I stopped for another shot of these ferns, last seen in the rain.

Monday Geese Blogging

 

Geese (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

Very symmetrical, I deem. The bird on the left is in focus, on the right - maybe not so much.

Taken with a Nikon Z5.

Trees, Lake, Irises

 

Trees, Lake (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

Irises (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

After hiking back down to the lake I took some photos using the overcast light. 

Pilot Knob, Fog

 

Ferns, Trees, Fog - Marin County  2022

Rocks, Fog - Marin County  2022

When I reached the top of Pilot Knob the wind was blowing and a fine mist was trying to land on the camera lens. No far-ranging views this time! I took some quick photos, then hurried back down.

I used a Nikon Z5 / 24-200mm lens combo.

Pilot Knob Oak

 

Oak, Fog (Pilot Knob) - Marin County  2022

At the top, the solitary oak tree was silhouetted by a backdrop of fog and mist.

Up Towards Pilot Knob

 

Branches, Fog (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

Near the top of Pilot Knob on a blustery day in March, fog swirling around the higher elevations.

Madrones, Trail

 

Madrone Trunks, Trail (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

The trail leading up to Pilot Knob can be extremely gloomy at times. Also, very quiet. Too quiet.

Fallen Tree Branches

 

Fallen Tree Branches (Lake Lagunitas) - Marin County  2022

It was a dark and gloomy day when I arrived at Lake Lagunitas in late March. Wind was ruffling the lake and the surrounding hills were veiled in fog and mist.

Monday Zebra Blogging

 

Zebra - Sonoma County  2020

For some reason I never posted this at the time. Baby zebra photographed from one of Safari West's touring vehicles. I used an Olympus E-M1II with a 14-150mm lens.

I did post a baby monkey photo though.

Sausalito Store Windows

 

Store Window (vertical) - Sausalito  2022

Store Window (horizontal) - Sausalito  2022

Always fun to scrutinize. Below, a bonus self-portrait! Whoa!

Self-Portrait - Sausalito  2022

Pigeons, Skyline

 

Pigeons, Palm Trees, San Francisco Skyline - Sausalito  2022

Quite hazy that day. I used a Canon G5XII.

Sausalito Sightems

 

Driveway - Sausalito  2022

Wooden Gate - Sausalito  2022

While I was taking the top photo I was somehow thinking of the vertical street photos that I took in Innsbruck in 2019.

Sausalito Boats

 

Boat Walkway - Sausalito  2022

Boats, Reflections - Sausalito  2022

Obligatory shot of mast reflections. I was carrying a Canon G5XII, a very capable, small camera.

Houses, Boats - Sausalito

 

Houses, Boats, Tiburon Peninsula - Sausalito  2022

I stopped at the Starbucks in Marin City before moving on to Sausalito. I was able to find a parking spot on the street up from the fire station . . . grabbed a brim for sun protection, then made my way down to the waterfront.

Gull, Rowboat, Mt Tamalpais

 

Gull, Rowboat, Mt. Tamalpais - Sausalito  2022

I paid a quick visit to Sausalito last February, walking around the boats, shops and residences.

Monday Deer Blogging

 

Deer - Marin County  2022

Deer - Marin County  2022

So, usually to make a plural noun you add an "s." However, here we have an exception, for some reason. The plural of "deer" is "deer." Same thing with "salmon." Go figure.

Animals seen during our hourly Fitbit walks.

Pilot Knob View

 

San Quentin, Richmond Bridge, Mt. Diablo from Pilot Knob - Marin County  2022

Fairly clear, as opposed to last month's fog-layered view. 

So, someday I should drive over to Mt. Diablo and check it out. Someday.

Bah Mi Ba

 

Bah Mi Ba Interior (Fairfax) - Marin County  2022

Bah Mi Ba Interior (Fairfax) - Marin County  2022

Good sandwiches! Finally open in Fairfax! 

Only taking online orders for now, though.

Trees, Lake, Reflections

 

Trees, Lake, Reflections - Marin County  2022

Trees, Lake, Reflections - Marin County  2022

Photos taken last February, a week apart.

Rain, Lake Lagunitas

 

Fern, Lake, Rain - Marin County  2022

Reeds, Lake, Rain - Marin County  2022

I was using a Nikon Z5, but when the rain started I switched to an Olympus E-M1II with a 50mm lens. Much smaller and weather-resistant! Above two photos taken with that combo.

Branches, Lake

 

Branches, Lake - Marin County  2022

Branches, Lake - Marin County  2022

Taken from the same viewpoint, two weeks apart.

Mt. Diablo, Sunrise, Rain

Mt. Diablo, Sunrise, Rain - Marin County  2022

I was driving up to Lake Lagunitas when I saw this view off to the left. After going past it, I quickly realized that I had to turn around. Finding a space wide enough for me to make a U-turn, I came on back and pulled over to the side. 

I took this photo though the passenger side window. I used a Nikon Z5 with a 24-200mm lens.

Monday Jackrabbit Blogging

 

Jackrabbit - Marin County  2022

Up in the hills behind our house. (Right where I've been seeing coyotes.)

I've seen a few of them recently. They scamper away, then, if you're lucky, they'll stop and stare back at you. I used an Olympus E-M1II and a 14-150mm lens.

Fog, Sleepy Hollow

 

Fog, Sleepy Hollow - Marin County  2022

Fog, Trees - Marin County  2022

Top photo taken in March, bottom one in January. Hiking up the fire road at the end of the street, then looking down on the other side. Approximately 7:30 AM for both. I used a Nikon Z5.

Sutro Tower

 

Sutro Tower (detail) - San Francisco  2022

The tower is visible from many different spots in the Bay Area. 

I've posted a wider view before.

Moon, Clouds, Branches

 

Moon, Clouds, Branches - Marin County  2022

Taken with an Olympus E-M1II.