Notes From The Field

Monday, June 27, 2011

Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms Summer Solstice Event...

Nana and I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph Mt. Shasta from a lavender farm near the town of Little Shasta during their annual Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk and dinner, Saturday evening, June 25th.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature took control of two aspects of the evening. First off, the lavender was behind schedule in blooming so the magnificent purple colors were just not there yet. Second, the dozens of photographers present (myself included) were hoping for a clear, snow-capped Mt. Shasta to catch the last rays of the setting sun to feature as the background to our photos. But, clouds and an obscured peak were what we got instead.

Even so, it was a beautiful evening with wonderful hosts and the opportunity for photographs still existed, although they were not what I had envisioned beforehand...


The lavender was not quite blooming yet...


Stormy summit of Mt. Shasta looms above the lavender...


Last light on the peak...

I have been invited back to photograph sunset when the lavender peaks in about 10 days. Stay tuned and we'll see what I find!

Bill

Sunflowers...

Nana and I had the chance to stop and photograph some beautiful sunflowers in Yolo County, south of the town of Woodland on Saturday...


Sunflowers...

Unfortunately, the background was less than ideal so with a quick bit of photoshop, here is what I wished it looked like!



Oh well...maybe next time!

Bill

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Southern Oregon and Siskiyou County California...

Nana and I have had the chance recently to do some exploring around our summer base in Ashland, Oregon. Here are some images from our journeys...


I hear this sheep is outstanding in his field!


Small waterfall along I-5 just north of Siskiyou Summit...


Classic truck cab and wildflowers...


The dogwoods are in bloom near Mt. Ashland...


Old saloon sign, Montague, California...


Cool old light, Hilt, California...


Didn't realize they had longhorns around here...


Wild roses...


Nice clouds over the ranch in the evening light...


Little Shasta Church, Little Shasta, California...

Enjoy...

Bill