60/366 - Flowers and Brain Farts

 Natural Bouquet

 A nice splash of yellow on a rainy leap day.
(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/60 ~ ISO25)

Faith, Friends, Family

Have you ever had one of those days? You know the ones, where you go out on walk or drive, take 20+ pictures, come home..THINK you upload them, format your memory card(erasing all pics) only to realize that for some reason you did NOT upload the pictures, then scramble to get your daily shot?? 

Fun times....

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 35mm lens

f1.8 ~ 35mm ~ 1/25 ~ ISO200)

59/366 - Rainy Day Fun

 Reflecting Rain Drops

Having fun in the rain...without getting the iPhone too wet :-)

 (Taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/570 ~ ISO25)

Tilted

I usually process this type of subject in black and white, but the vibrant greens against the red house had me sticking to color today!

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140 lens

f4 ~ 32mm ~ 1/125 ~ ISO200)

58/366 - Fun with Water

Dew Drops

A  beautiful foggy walk brought amazing dew drops this morning!
(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2 ~ 1/140 ~ ISO25)

Still Waters

Just loved the reflections in the still waters this morning!
(Taken with NikonD7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f13 ~ 18mm ~ 1/160 ~ ISO200)

57/366 - A Monochrome Day

Black 'n White Marina

Steady rain had me scrambling for an afternoon shot at the marina.

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm Lens

f9 ~ 80mm ~ 1/200 ~ ISO200)

Black n White Blooms

I am finding Black and White processing is perfect for rainy Humboldt afternoon pictures.

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/570 ~ ISO25)

56/366 - Greenery

 Interesting Buds

These are probably the most interesting of all buds I've seen this spring!

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/340 ~ ISO25)

Misty Mountains

Whenever I see the mist hanging in the mountains, Led Zeppelin's Misty Mountain Hop starts playing in my head.....

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f8 ~ 22mm ~ 1/500 ~ ISO200)

55/366 - The Easy Way

Sometimes, life tries to get in the way of my photography and I need to choose some easy shots. Today was one of those days...

Backyard Beauty

Our Deep red camillas are just beautiful this year!

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 116mm ~ 1/160 ~ ISO200)

Spring Orange

I usually don't catch a glimpse of these unique orange blooms until July or August.
(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1000 ~ ISO25)

54/366 - Inside Outside

Inside Beauty...

Morning Lily-flections

The Lilies I brought home from the market last week are in full, beautiful bloom.

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 105mm ~ 1/800 ~ ISO200)

Outside Beauty...

 

Lone Goose

Perhaps planning his trip back north to Canada for the summer??

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1500 ~ ISO25)

53/366 - More Flower Fun

 Pine Flower

Found the remains of a pine cone shaped like  flower. How cool is that??

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/730 ~ ISO25)

Depth of Flowers

Fun with depth of field...of flowers..

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f11 ~ 45mm ~ 1/160 ~ ISO200)

52/366 - Flower Color Fun

 Pink Pop

A cloudy day, pink blooms and a bit of fun with the color sliders...

(Taken with the Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm Lens

f6.3 ~ 56mm ~ 1/400 ~ ISO200)

Drops of Yellow

Having a bit of fun with flowers and processing today!

(Taken with the iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/550 ~ ISO25)

51/366 - Spring Morning

 Budding Talent

Spring blooms are following through with budding leaves!

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/220 ~ ISO25)

On the Prowl

As the tide goes out, the shore birds prowl around for lunchtime treasures...

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f9 ~ 95mm ~ 1/400 ~ ISO200)

50/366 - Watching and Waiting

Watching

A vigilant Seagull waits for the fishing boats to return to port....

(Taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1900 ~ ISO25)

Waiting

Due to a bacteria caused by warmer water temps, crab season was delayed, leaving crab pots waiting.... 

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens 

f8 ~ 116mm ~ 1/125 ~ ISO200)

49/366 - Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Lily Bright

The rain may be falling outside, but my store bought Lilies are blooming brightly!

(Taken with iPhon 6P ~ f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/120 ~ ISO32)

 

Stormy Seaman

This salty seaman stands at our local Fisherman Memorial.

 (Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f8 ~ 60mm ~ 1/500 ~ ISO200)

48/366 - Before the Rain

 Pink Blooms

I just love the colorful surprises I am finding along my hikes lately!

 (Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/730 ~ ISO25)

Through the Trees

I'm glad I got out to enjoy this morning's brief sun appearance, the rain returned this afternoon and plans on staying for awhile.

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm Lens

f8 ~ 22mm ~ 1/200 ~ ISO200)

47/366 - Rainy Week Color

 Rainy Week Color

I treated myself to some pretty yellow tulips today in hopes they would bring some cheer to a rainy week! 

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/30 ~ ISO25)

Two Tulips

Such delicate, yet vibrant, petals!

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 105mm ~ 1/40 ~ ISO200)

46/366 - Scenery

 Through the Hills

70 degrees  in the valley, snow on the mountains and misty fog layered in between, 

what a beautiful Monday!

(Taken with Nikon 7200  ~ 18-140mm lens

f11 ~ 70mm ~ 1/200 ~ ISO200)

 

 

Looking Up

Rock cliffs lining one side, steep cliffs on the other

just some of the beauty on our mountain drive today.

(Taken with iPhone6P 

 f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/250 ~ ISO200)

45/366 Where's the Love??

Hmmmm...I almost forgot that today was Valentine's Day :-) 

Off Kilter

The little brown shed seems to be sinking a bit...

(Taken with Nikn D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 140mm ~ 1/1000 ~ ISO200)

Soft

Soft pink petals to celebrate Valentine's Day.. 

(Taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/120 ~ ISO32)

 

44/366 - My Happy Places

Waterways

Helping to keep Humboldt County Green!

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1150 ~ ISO25)

 

My Happy Place

Whether it is sitting on the sand listening to the waves, or scuba diving at 50 feet, the ocean is my happy place.

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f18.0 ~ 62mm ~ 1/200 ~ ISO200)

 

43/365 - Rainy Day Moos and Magnolias

 Rainy Day Moos

Nothing like a cow on a rainy day to make you smile!

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 140mm ~ 1/100 ~ ISO200)

Magnolia Drops

I enjoyed seeing the interior of a magnolia flower surrounded by raindrops today!

(Taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1500 ~ ISO25)

42/365 - Accepting Spring

The temperatures have warmed up....the sun has been out for 5 days in a row....
Spring must be here to stay!!

 Skylight

More beautiful clear sky reflections today

(Taken with Nikon 7200 18-140mm lens

f9 ~ 23mm ~ 1/800 ~ ISO200)

Color Pop Poppy

Another example of North Coast Beauty

(taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1400 ~ ISO25)

41/366: Out and About

Mushroom Fantasy

I always expect to find a little town populated by fairies, or at the very least, Smurfs when I see mushrooms in the wild.

 (Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/160 ~ ISO25)

Wrought Iron Symmentry

I always find the symmetry of wrought iron fencing so appealing.

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f6.3 ~ 18mm ~ 1/200 ~ ISO200)

40/366 - Morning Majesty

 Berry Ready

Even the wild berry blooms are making an appearance in February this year! 

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/580 ~ ISO25)

Majestic Morning

The blue skies, green trees,  glassy water along with the sounds of nature made for a majestic morning walk.

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm lens

f5.6 ~ 20mm ~ 1/1600 ~ ISO200)

39/366 - Out in the Town - Architecture

Carson House

A piece of local history, the William Carson House, now renovated into the Ingomar Club.

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/690 ~ ISO25)

Carson Steeple

Such lovely architectural detail, especially on the upper levels.

(Taken with Nikon D7200 ~ 18-140mm

f8.0 ~ 100mm ~ 1/250 ~ ISO200)

38/366 - Blue Skies and Pink Blooms

Blooms 'n Blue

Spring is Springing a bit early here in the Pacific Northwest.

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm

f13 ~ 18mm ~ 1/250 ~ ISO200)
 

Looking up

After weeks of El Nino squalls, the skies were a beautiful sparkling blue today.

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/1250 ~ ISO25)

37/366 - Forest and Trees

 Forest Meetings

 Forest, sky, river and ocean all came together on a cloudy Saturday.

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 10-24mm

f16 ~ 11.5mm ~ 1/320 ~ ISO200)

Redwood Close Up

A close up look of the mottled look of redwood bark....and the cut someone tried to inflict upon in.

(Taken with iPhone6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/30 ~ ISO32)

36/366 - Morning has Broken

 Morning has Broken

Nothing like a Friday morning sunrise hike to start the weekend off right! 

(Taken with Nikon 7200 ~ 18-140mm lens
f8 ~ 18mm ~ 1/100 ~ ISO200)

Bridge to Morning

Sunrise hikes always reveal so much beauty, even in familiar places...

(Taken with iPhone 6P

f2.2 ~ 4.2mm ~ 1/340 ~ ISO25)