The winds have changed, the smoke has cleared, and we can breathe outdoors again. There are still a lot of wildfires in the area, but the smoke isn't coming in our direction. This photo was taken a few mornings ago when we still had a lot of smoke in the air. Maralee
Smokey Skies
We have a lot of wild fires in the region which has resulted in a lot of smoke in our skies. This was from a walk in the evening last night once it cooled down enough to get out and walk. The smoke has obliterated the view of the mountains. The excessive heat and dry …
Morning on the River
It has been very hot here lately and the only good time to get out and walk is early in the morning. I don't think I've seen a cloud in the sky in a couple of weeks. But the mornings are beautiful and comfortable. Maralee
Bath Time
We have a water feature in our back yard that the little goldfinches are loving. It's fun to watch them cavort in the water. Maralee
Yosemite #2: Bridal Veil Falls
The spring snow melt in Yosemite created a lot of fast running water. The waterfalls were spectacular. Our second stop was at Bridal Veil Falls. It's a short walk to the overlook and if you walk up there, plan to get wet. I had planned for it and protected my camera with plastic. But it …
Through My Lens 