Drum Set
I’ve been piecing this drum set together for over a year now. With the cymbals and snare in place, the kit is now as complete as a kit ever gets.
Capitola 2022
This is the first time we’d ever been to this lovely little town. The weather cooperated nicely, and there was so much to see and do. We’ll definitely be going
Dodge City 2022
Oh, what a tremendous weekend we had visiting family in Kansas for Dodge City Days. We had an amazing time with amazing hosts. I was able to grab a few
Bird Bath
From time-to-time birds stop by our back yard for a quick bath in the pool.
Happy Bar
When you show up at the bar an hour early, and have time to kill before karaoke starts.
Santa Cruz New Year 2022
We don’t get visitors from out of town often, so when we do we throw them in the car and drive them to cool places for hours on end. Over
Imaginarium | Winter Wonderland Sacramento 2021
Going to the Winter Wonderland at CalExpo is a tradition that Mary and have had since we moved here in 2015. This year they changed it up with a lot
Twiddle Concert – Santa Cruz 2021
We hadn’t been to a concert since February 2020, so we were super-excited to learn that Twiddle was coming to Catalyst Club. We had an amazing time, and really can’t
Bodega Bay 2021
Bodega Bay is one of my favorite day trip destinations in Northern California. In fact, this is the first post I’ve created with the date in the year, as I’m
Goats In the Hood
I love when they bring goats and sheep to the neighborhood for weed abatement. I managed to get a few of them to say cheese.
Sutter Creek Afternoon
Mary and I took a quick drive up to Sutter Creek this weekend. Had a little lunch… Sipped a little wine… You know the drill. Enjoy the self-portrait below.
Clarksburg Sunrise
When you live in Northern California and you can’t sleep at 4:00 am, you get up and shoot the sunrise.
Lake Natoma
I’d been watching the weather for weeks, waiting for the right combination of overcast skies and low winds. Sunday that day came, so we took advantage of the conditions and
Point Reyes
Point Reyes is our favorite hiking destination. I love that I’m only 2 1/2 hours from the ocean. What a great way to spend Valentines Day!
Half Moon Bay
Nice warm sunny day for a day hike near Half Moon Bay. People in the Bay Area are really great about wearing masks and social distancing, even outdoors.
Van Halen Wall
This is how I spent my Christmas vacation in 2020. It was a lot of work, and worth every moment of it. enjoy the step-by-step.
Ireland and Northern Ireland
Of all the countries I’ve visited, Ireland and Northern Ireland are the two I’d most like to return to. I could see myself spending a lot of time there. Hard
Daffodil Hill
One of our favorite annual day trips. Unfortunately, Daffodil Hill was closed to the public after the 2019 season. The crowds simply overran the roads.
Wine Country
It’s no accident that the Napa/Sonoma area is one of California’s most popular visitor attractions. The views are spectacular, and the wine is as good as it gets.
Oregon Coast
The best driving trip I’ve ever taken was our drive from Elk Grove, CA all the way up to Astoria, OR. I hope to do this trip again someday.
Byron Hot Springs
This abandoned property has a pretty wild history of burning down three times, then eventually becoming a military interrogation camp for prisoners of war. Read more about the town and
Muir Woods
Parking and walking can be a challenge, but it’s worth the effort to visit Muir Woods once/year.
Sacramento
Sometimes the best photo sites are in your own back yard.
Murphys, CA
There simply is no place on earth I’d rather go wine tasting than Murphys. This charming little town is loaded up with great little shops, tasting room, and award winning
Pacifica
One of those days where you get in the car and drive two hours just to take one shot. I ended up taking three.
Mendocino
The Ft Bragg area is probably my favorite to photograph. I feel like I could shoot Bowling Ball Beach every day, and walk away with something unique every time.
Empire Mine
I took some family portraits for a friend up here this morning, and got a little “me time” with the camera after.
Tahoe
This place is only two and a half hours from my home. Why don’t I go more often?
Jack London State Park
It’s always fun to visit the ruins of Jack London’s Wolf House.
Maui 2015
My favorite thing about visiting a small island is I get to shoot the sunrise and the sunset every day.
Colorado
Colorado is about spending time with family. Photography, beer, and green chili are just side benefits.
Seattle
Totally got lucky and experienced some great weather and skies on a trip to Seattle.
Great Salt Lake
I lived in Utah for 30 years, and only visited it’s namesake lake twice. It can be very photogenic in a variety of weather conditions. Perhaps I’ll return someday.
Wyoming
Photography or fishing? That’s the most difficult choice to make when I get to spend time on this land in Wyoming. #simplelife
Turkey
After a week in Greece we spent some time exploring Turkey. My only regret was not getting up in time to photograph the hot air balloons at Cappadocia. If I’m
Greece
Between Athens, Meteora, and Santorini, I think I experienced visual stimulus overload (is that a thing). The sites of Greece are simply amazing.