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…but the road is clear! Time to get to the mountains!

This epic sunrise is a great way to kick off a happy new year! It was a cold morning to be out at Emerald Bay but the effort paid off big time with this colorful sunrise! Here’s to all of our efforts bringing great rewards in the year ahead!

Taxis run the show when it comes to traffic in NYC. Sometimes they even stop front and center in the middle of the action.

Donner Lake, or as I like to call it Lake Tahoe’s more manageable little brother, is less crowded than Tahoe but can be just as scenic. The sun quickly pops over the mountains here before going out of sight. Fortunately for me I got some nice light through the clouds before the cold dark night really set in.

Hiking in the rain can be fun. Sure you get wet. Sure you worry about your photography gear. Maybe you sink your shoes in the mud. You can also be rewarded with not only wildflowers but also raindrops that are well placed on their petals.

What’s on your wish list for Santa?

A trip to San Diego isn’t complete without catching a sunset at the beach. Throw in some surfers doing their thing and the evening couldn’t be better!

The colors behind have already popped, but these white buds are holding out a little while longer before showing off their flowers.

Get out there and enjoy the flowers. This bee certainly is!

This area used to be primarily orchards. Now it is mostly offices and condos, but this orchard still exists. A recent storm passing through created great light to give contrast to the new living buds and the dormant trees.