Author: nabityphotos

08-01-2006While the Sacramento valley baked in 109 degree temperatures, the Lake Tahoe area was much more pleasant. Even though it was warm up there, it was tolerable.This sunset photo was taken from Tallac Vista, just above South Lake Tahoe. On a clear day, you can see... well, a long way.◄ ♦ ►

07-31-2006It seems like every old building in midtown is earmarked for loft housing; this one included. If you look up the word "loft" in the dictionary, it reads, "...to propel in a high arc...". So instead of calling these living spaces "unaffordable condos", we now call them "lofts", meaning the perceived value of them has … Continue reading Lofty ideas

05-17-2006If you ever spend time in the crawlspace under a house, you're bound to see spiders. You are in their world...and you'll play by their rules.This appears to be some sort of spider mummification. When I first spotted it, I thought it was kind of neat. Then I wondered to myself, "What kind of a … Continue reading Preserved for prosperity

05-13-2006...they keep moving it around. ◄ ♦ ►

05-03-2006Hospitals don't want you to use your cell phone inside the building. They claim it will interfere with their eletrical equipment - check out the sign. Apparently a cell phone interfered with the spell-checker on their sign-making equipment.If you hang out in a hospital long enough, you'll notice something: every nurse, janitor, doctor, heck, every … Continue reading Those damn cell phones

04-26-2006 This is not a dream... this is the price of gas if you ride a bike, take the bus or walk instead of driving a car. ◄ ♦ ►

04-21-2006These decorative lights are scattered across a plaza in midtown Sacramento. Each one has a glass panel with a unique image engraved on it.They look like aliens all waiting for a signal from the Mother Ship. When you walk through the plaza, among the sounds of traffic you can almost hear, "Klaatu barada nikto."◄ ♦ … Continue reading Take me to your leader

04-16-2006Justin Farren is a very talented local musician/songwriter/vocalist. His lyrics are fresh and relevant; his voice is expressive and full of emotion. And he plays the guitar like it's his third arm. His songs are a guided tour of everyday life, from the frustration of being double-parked upon to the gutteral pains of a failed … Continue reading Talent – pure and simple