De(light)ful Trees
As the sun approaches its lowest arc of the year I start to bend the rules of not taking pictures in bright light. Back light [...]
Exploring an Oak
Says Mary Oliver: "Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. [...]
A California Forest in Autumn
This is magical: Autumn magic in California; Castle Crags State Park A log to sit on and contemplate the changing season, a place [...]
Redbuds in Bloom
The California Redbud trees (Cercis occidentalis) are in bloom at UC Davis Arboretum. The Warren G. Roberts Redbud Collection along the Putah Creek path that [...]
Tilting Trees
Have you ever taken a picture of a trees where it looks like they are falling backwards and leaning in ? Sequoia sempervirens, Coast [...]
Garden Design Interview – Trees
California Valley Oak trees at sunset , Quercus lobata. Garden Design Magazine featured this photo in a recent online interview: Photographer Saxon Holt shares [...]
Summertime – Tree Bark Breaking
It seems to happen overnight – the tree bark on Madrones and Manzanitas breaks and peels back. Madrone, Arbutus menziesii – Summertime Bark break [...]
Solstice Light: 38° 7′ 32″ N and 122° 31′ 55″ W
Have you noticed that the days are getting longer ? Sun at Winter solstice, oaks and shadows Bahia Hills; Rush Creek Open Space Preserve, [...]
What To Say About Trees
New England woodland in autumn I have been thinking a lot about trees recently. My visit to Arnold Arboretum in October and a recent [...]
Fall Color – San Francisco Botanical Garden
It’s true, there is autumn foliage in San Francisco. Just go to Golden Gate Park and take a walk in the Botanical Garden. Panorama [...]