(Click on the photo to enlarge.) Bird Rock is a well known landmark on the 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach along California’s Central Coast. As its name implies, many birds find it a comfortable resting place as do many seal lions and seals. (Click on the comment bubble to leave a comment.) The photo was taken with a Canon EOS … Read More
The Artistic View of Neck Pumpkins
(Click on the photo to enlarge.) Neck Pumpkins are another variety of pumpkins at the Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand. Many say it is a favorite for pies, bread and other fall pumpkin recipes. They have a smooth tan skin with a very long neck that is all solid orange flesh. The seeds are only in the rounded cavity at the … Read More
Who Me?
(Click on the photo to enlarge.) This ground squirrel was just coming out of his burrow when he looked up having heard a sound. The photo was taken with a Canon EOS 40D, EF70-200mm f/4L IS lens, 1/500 sec at f/4, ISO 100 on SanDisk Extreme IV Digital Film. The image was post-processed with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.
Asilomar Beach 2
(Click on the photo to enlarge.) Peaceful waters at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove. At low tide, many tide pools are revealed and are great fun to explore. (Click on the comment number bubble to leave a comment.) The photo was taken with a Canon EOS 40D, EF17-40mm f/4L lens, 60 seconds sec at f/22, ISO 100 with a 10 … Read More
The Piazza Structure
Yesterday, I posted a photograph of the Living Roof of the California Academy of Sciences. The roof is an integral part in the Academy’s cooling and ventilation system. The Piazza contributes to this passive cooling system since cool air “drains” down the slope of the Living Roof in the evening. At the center of the building there is a piazza that … Read More