These vines in my yard are always on the move. Normally they are trying to make their way across the yard. This time, they just decided to wind themselves into a bunch. If I didn’t know better I’d think someone planted magic beans and Jack was ready to climb up this beanstalk any minute.
A beautiful purple orchid, as seen at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco.
I looked out my window just before sunset and saw these day lilies in full bloom. I took advantage of the light just in time before they were covered in the shadows. Instead of focusing on one of them I decided to show how many of them there were in one frame.
These onions direct from the farmer’s market were too good to throw directly on the grill before being enjoyed with some carne asada. Of course I had to bust out the macro and take a few shots first. The progression of colors is what I like here, from white, to red to green.
What is a photographer to do on a rainy weekend in Sacramento? I decided to go snail hunting, and I found many right in my yard. This one was easy to find, and was a little camera shy, turning away from my camera every opportunity he got.
I did some yard work today and took care of trimming a tree that has needed some maintenance for a while. The lower branches were getting out of control. This was one of the smaller branches, and I was able to leave more of the pattern of the tree intact by using a clippers instead of a saw. After I noticed the detail I knew I had to get a photo.
Sometimes the best subjects pop up right in your own backyard. That was the case with this praying mantis. He was just hanging out by a potted plant in the backyard waiting for me to come by with my camera.
I found these small fuzzy berries on the side of a trail and had to stop to get a photo. I’m not sure exactly what they were, but the closer I got the more detail that they revealed.
Under the bright light of the outdoor Farmer’s Market in San Francisco, this mushroom had a lot of texture to it. It almost looked dirty and gritty. If it tastes as interesting as it looks I bet it is delicious.
