- 'Rules are made to be broken'
'Keep the Sun behind you' is one of the first rules you learn when you start taking photos. But sometimes this rule can be broken, as in this photo taken on New Zealand's famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing. (This was also one of the rare times when I was awake early enough to photograph the sunrise!) On the right is the volcano Mount Ngauruhoe (which served as 'Mount Doom' in 'The Lord of the Rings' movies). (April 6, 2018. Nikon D7200, 1/200s @ f/8, 16 mm, ISO 100.) - 'Pale Ale'
This bobcat - nicknamed 'Pale Ale' by local rangers - is frequently seen in the Hunting Hollow area of Henry Coe State Park, California. This time I was lucky enough to have my telephoto lens on hand. (April 23, 2018. Nikon D7200, 1/500s @ f/14, 300 mm, ISO 9000.) - I ended with what is arguably the best trail in the entire park!
- A well-disguised Horned Lizard, on Pacheco Ridge Road
Blainville's Horned Lizard - On the Walsh Peak Trail
- Pacheco Creek crossing, on Pacheco Ridge Road
- Striped Racer on the Walsh Peak Trail
- Striped Racer on the Walsh Peak Trail
- Walsh Peak
- Alquist Trail, in the late afternoon
- On the Walsh Peak Trail
Ithuriel's Spear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triteleia_laxa - The Walsh Peak Trail
- The new Walsh Peak Trail - quintessential Coe 'feraltrack'
- On the Hartman Trail
- On the Walsh Peak Trail