01-03-2014 California is facing serious drought issues; rainfall is significantly below annual averages. With such little rain and snow over the last 12 months, the water levels at Folsom Lake have been dropping to historic low levels. The levels are low enough to generate new nicknames for this water recreation area: "Folsom Creek" and "Folsom … Continue reading Dam drought
Category: Scenic photos
Polarizing filters for dramatic fall colors
12-15-2011 (click on any photo to see it larger) My last post of fall colors in my neighborhood reminded me to share some test shots I took - I wanted to illustrate how much difference a polarizing filter can make on the colors in a landscape photograph. The photos above were taken with the same … Continue reading Polarizing filters for dramatic fall colors
A Day at the City by the Bay
06-02-2011 I went the Bay Area last week and took a ferry ride over to San Francisco for a few hours. This also gave me a chance to try out a recent used camera purchase. Combined with sunny weather, it was a great day. The ferry leaves Larkspur and crosses San Francisco Bay to the … Continue reading A Day at the City by the Bay
Locke, Calif
03-04-2011 I took a quiet drive along the Sacramento River toward the delta region last week. It's mostly farmland in this area...pear orchards, new vineyards, grain fields. Locke is a small historic riverfront town about 20 miles south of Sacramento. In fact, it is very small. The main street (above) runs about one block, and … Continue reading Locke, Calif
Dos Caballeros
11-26-2009 Recently I took a drive to the Napa Valley area to photograph fall colors in the vineyards. These two gentlemen were relaxing in Calistoga, sitting along the main street. They were quite willing to be photographed, although they may look a little apprehensive here. This image was taken late in the evening, it … Continue reading Dos Caballeros
Patterned sky
09-22-2009 On some days it pays to take a nice long walk. The other day was one of those days. I always love to see a great sky overhead, it makes everything else look much more interesting. Take these two palm trees...pretty boring without that amazing cloud pattern above... - + -
Independence Day – 2009
July 3, 2009 Happy 4th of July! After the Sacramento Rivercats game ended on Friday night, they had a pretty nice fireworks display at Raley Field. This was taken from across the Sacramento River along the promenade. I included one of the towers of the Tower Bridge because I wanted a stationary and recognizable object … Continue reading Independence Day – 2009
Soaring High
07-26-2008A mature bald eagle soars overhead. This was taken while standing on the dam at Meadow Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains. - + -
Squaw Creek
06-16-2008The water in Squaw Creek moves smoothly during this still warm evening. The only thing faster than the water was the mosquitos.I kept the shutter open for three seconds to create the silky smooth look of the rushing water.- + -
Preparing for take-off
11-17-2007This crew member prepares for boarding of the helicopter in the background.◄ ♦ ►
Ron Nabity Photography 