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Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T12:07:00.000-07:00

Turnbull Winery

2009-06-22T21:40:00.000-07:00

Here is a shot of the beautiful pansies at Turnbull Winery in St. Helena.

Garden at di Rosa Preserve

2009-06-17T22:30:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful warm day today. Mid 80's. Stopped at di Rosa Preserve on Hwy 121 just west of Napa and took a few pictures on their gardens.

Spanish Steps

2009-06-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine lives in a cool old Spanish style apartment complex. Here is a shot of the steps up to his apartment.

Mondavi

2009-06-14T22:25:00.000-07:00

I have been off the grid for so long. Sorry. I will now resume my regular daily postings. Here is a photo to the entrance to the Robert Mondavi Winery.

Wildflowers Close up

2009-04-25T09:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a closer shot of the wildflower from yesterdays post.

Wildflowers

2009-04-24T07:46:00.000-07:00

Here is another shot from my hike with Napa Land Trust. These yellow flowers were about the size of peas. There were many wildflowers, but they were hard to photograph since I do not have a macro lens.

I'm Melting

2009-04-21T21:06:00.000-07:00

It has been so incredibly hot here the last couple of days. It was 97 degrees today at 3pm. So tomorrow I am leaving work early and going out on the bay. Life can't get any better than that !

Panoramic Dam

2009-04-19T15:43:00.001-07:00

While at the Dam last Sunday, we took a few shots from the observation platform. Several shots were taken side by side and I stitched them together using Windows Media Live photo Gallery. The shot below is 3 photos stitched together. I like all the tools in Windows Live and will try using it more often. If you click HERE you can see a bigger copy and can really see how the panoramic turned out. Compare it to my April 14th post below.

DOUBLE DELIGHT

2009-04-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

Madrona Manor

2009-04-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a a shot of the lovely Madrona Manor Wine Country Inn and Restaurant near Healdsburg in Sonoma County. This is the place to take out of town guests if you want to impress them. The grounds are beautiful and it is a popular place for weddings.

Lake Sonoma

2009-04-14T21:11:00.000-07:00

Here is another shot from Sunday's picnic at Lake Sonoma

Lupine River

2009-04-13T20:26:00.000-07:00

On the way home from my wildflower hike on Saturday we stopped off at James Creek Road and saw some magnificant displays of spring color.

The Easter Eagle

2009-04-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

Went with my sister and brother in law for a Easter picinic at Lake Sonoma. As we were sitting in the park at at a picnic table a bald eagle flew into the huge oak tree right next to where we were sitting. In all the years I have lived in California I have never seen a bald eagel in the wild. The park ranger said there is a nesting pair that keep house on the lake.

LUPINE

2009-04-12T00:06:00.000-07:00

I went hiking today with the Napa Land Trust. We went for a wildflower hike up at Snell Valley up by Pope Valley. On the way back we stopped on James Creek Rd to look at hillsides that were covered in Lupine.

WYSTERIA

2009-04-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

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I never realized until this year how much wysteria is growing around the valley. I took this photo last Sunday at Turnbull Wine Cellars in Oakville which is 12 miles North of Napa. Turnbull is small and unassuming when seen from the road, but the grounds are quite beautiful in the spring.

The CIA

2009-04-07T21:18:00.000-07:00

When I first moved to Napa, I met people who said they worked at the CIA. I thought how strange that they live in Napa and not Washington DC. I now know when locals say CIA they mean Culirnary Institute of America. CIA's Napa Valley Campus has occupied the former Christian Brothers Winery — Greystone Cellars “the largest stone winery in the world.” Greystone is on Highway 29, just north of the town of St. Helena.
Greystone's exterior walls are 22-inch thick tufa stone. Built in 1888 it has survived two major earthquakes. Greystone was used by the Christian Brothers to make sparkling wines from 1950 to 1989.

Zinfandel Lane Bridge

2009-04-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

The casual tourist might not realize this, but Napa County has approximently 60 bridges. Many of them are from the turn of the century and are on the National Register of Historic Places. I took this shot yesterday at the Zinfandel Lane Bridge, built of stone in 1912 across the Napa River.

The Golden State

2009-04-05T16:45:00.001-07:00

California's state motto is The Golden State. Maybe these are some of the reasons: , the California Gold Rush of 1840's, The Golden Gate Bridge, Our state flower the California Poppy California. Indians cherished the poppy as both a source of food and for oil extracted from the plant. Its botanical name, Eschsholtzia californica, was given by Adelbert Von Chamisso, a naturalist and member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences, who dropped anchor in San Francisco in 1816 in a bay surrounded by hills of the golden flowers. Also sometimes known as the flame flower, la amapola, and copa de oro (cup of gold), the poppy grows wild throughout California. It became the state flower in 1903. Every year April 6 is California Poppy Day.

April Theme - Yellow

2009-03-31T23:11:00.000-07:00

The valley is a blaze with yellow every spring. The wild mustard is everywhere and tourist can be seen along country roads snapping photos.

Apple Blossoms

2009-03-23T20:21:00.000-07:00

The apple tree in the side yard is beautiful right now. The entire yard is blooming.

The White House Inn and Spa

2009-03-22T20:57:00.000-07:00

Took this photo this morning of the White House Inn and Spa in downtown Napa.
There are many beautiful B&Bs in Napa. To find out more about this one click here.

SUNFLOWER

2009-03-12T18:28:00.002-07:00

Here is a nice sunny picture of a sunflower.

Strolling

2009-03-10T07:44:00.000-07:00

Strolling Yount Mill Rd in Yountville, the town just north of Napa.

SUNNY DAYS !

2009-03-08T18:33:00.000-07:00

After many weeks of rain, the sun is finally here. Went sailing with
the Vallejo boys on Sunday. There was very little wind but we still had
fun sailing in tee-shirt weather.

Rain

2009-03-02T18:00:00.000-08:00

Nothing has been going on here the last couple of weeks except rain, rain, rain. And the forecast for the next couple of weeks....Rain. Here is a shot between the fronts. We needed it though, we are now in 90 percentile of average rainfall.

March Theme Day - Glass

2009-02-28T17:18:00.000-08:00

HAWTHORNE VASE

I love art glass. My tastes in art glass tend to be on the traditional side. I received this glass vase with a Hawthorne tree as a gift many years ago. It was purchased from Orient & Flume Art Glass in Chico California. If you are ever in Chico check them out. The master glass artists create their work right there in the kiln house behind the gallery. You can even go in and watch the artists at work. This place started in 1972 as a little art studio in a small house on the corner of Orient Street and Flume Street in Chico. Pieces from Orient & Flume can now be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum, the Smithsonian Museum, the Chicago Art Institute, the Chrysler Museum, and the Corning Glass Museum.
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SATTUI WINERY again

2009-02-26T21:49:00.000-08:00

Here is another shot of the Sattui Winery. This shot was taken about 20 yards from yesterday's shot, but looking east instead of west.

SATTUI WINERY

2009-02-25T20:35:00.000-08:00

Any visitor to the Napa Valley will recognize where this picture was taken. This is a shot of two of the most popular places to eat lunch in the Valley. Sattui Winery in St. Helena has the best picnic grounds and, a grand cheese and wine picnic shop. You can only buy their wine at this facility or online. The grounds are beautiful with lots of picnic table below huge vintage oaks. Then just across the street is Dean & Deluca, fantasy land for those who like food. D&D has produce grown on local farms, local artisan cheeses and the 1400 wines they sell are from California. If you are ever traveling north on Highway 29 though the Napa Valley, V. Sattui is a highlight.

Alameda Marina

2009-02-24T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here is another one from last summer. This is for Raf of Port Townsend Daily photo who like I appreciates all things sailing. This Marina Village Yacht Harbor in Alameda where I leave out of when I go sailing on the weekends.

The Valley

2009-02-22T19:09:00.000-08:00

Here is a shot I took a couple of months ago when the fall colors were still out. This is looking Northwest across the valley from the Silverado Trail north of Mumm.

Dreaming of Last Summer

2009-02-17T22:04:00.000-08:00

It has been pouring rain for the last 7 days. Nothing to take a picture of but rain, rain, rain. So I pulled out a favorite from last summer. This is a photo taken at Wednesday night races at Vallejo Yacht club last June.

GOATS PLAYING CARDS

2009-02-16T22:52:00.000-08:00

On Highway 121 on the way from Napa to Petaluma there is a small mom and pop dairy with a country convenience store next door. On the wall of the store is this mural of goats playing cards.

Art

2009-02-16T10:33:00.000-08:00

Sculpture at entrance to Artesa Winery.

HAPPY V D

2009-02-13T21:04:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Skywatch

2009-02-12T21:30:00.000-08:00

ITS SKYWATCH FRIDAY

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Yountville Mustard

2009-02-11T07:39:00.000-08:00

Here is a shot from a couple of weeks ago of the mustard near Yountville.

Sunday's Hike

2009-02-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

Here is another shot from my hike to Linda Falls on Sunday. This was my 1st try with my new wide angle lens. I was pleased with the depth of field.

Linda Falls

2009-02-08T20:53:00.000-08:00

Today I got up early and went on a great hike with the Napa Photographic Society. It was a cool and foggy morning as we drove up to Angwin and hiked to Linda Falls which is part of 39 acres of old growth douglas fir and Manzanita chaparral that was donated to the Napa Land trust. Napa County has some of most beautiful places to hike. Thanks to the Napa Land Trust over 50,000 acres in our county are preserved openspace.

Ramblin Road

2009-02-06T18:36:00.000-08:00

Here is a shot of my favorite road. This is Yount Mill Road up in Yountville, just north of Napa. This country road is is a favorite for bicyclists, walkers, dog walkers and photographers.

Ducks at Dusk

2009-02-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

I took this one a couple of weeks ago at the Napa River. As I was driving out of the parking lot, I saw these ducks out of my side window. I stopped the car real quick, but did not get my camera out quick enough to get a good shot of them.

Peju Province Winery

2009-02-02T20:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo I took today at Peju Province Winery. Peju, founded in 1982 by Tony and Herta Peju, is a family-owned boutique winery located in the Rutherford Appellation in St. Helena, just North of Napa.

More Clouds

2009-02-01T21:09:00.000-08:00

Clouds in the glass wall at Artesa.

Clouds over Artesa

2009-01-29T19:26:00.000-08:00

We have not had that many cloudy days so far this year and when we do I never seem to be in the right place at the right time. Here is another shot from Artesa Winery.
The water in the background is Tomales Bay.

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Veterans Home

2009-01-28T19:14:00.001-08:00

This huge campus is the Veterans of War Home in Yountville. The grounds are beautiful and it has its own golf course. In 1882 the Vet home's association paid $17,500 for the 910 acres where the Vet home was built. Prior to that is was Salvador Vallejo's Napa Rancho. For some better photos click here.

Green vineyard

2009-01-27T19:12:00.000-08:00

Went to my favorite view point yesterday, the patio at Artesa winery. It was a beautiful day with lots of pretty clouds. When I got there I realized I did not have my polarizer with me so I blew out the sky which was disappointing.

Mondavi winery

2009-01-26T21:02:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of the Beniamino Bufano statue of St Francis at the entrance to Robert Mondavi winery, probably the most well known winery in the Napa Valley .Opened in 1967, it was only the third winery built in the valley after Prohibition and was the catalyst that changed the wine industry in the Napa Valley.

Boone Fly Cafe

2009-01-25T19:05:00.000-08:00

Went to the Boone Fly Cafe for breakfast this morning. Good breakfast, great hash browns. Great casual atmosphere. It is located in the Carneros Inn complex, off of Hwy 121 as you come into Napa from the west

Opus One

2009-01-24T13:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo I took last weekend. I am standing at the front door of the Opus One Winery in Oakville looking west. Opus One was founded in the 80's by Baroness Philippine Rothchild and Robert Mondavi. The architecture is very distinct, a round marble building on a rise of lawn just to the east of Hwy 29, it stands out from the valley floor.

Something Different

2009-01-22T19:23:00.000-08:00

Here is something a little different then my usual posts. This is a shot of the wine bottle wall at Domain Chandon. One wall of their lobby is all wine bottles. Couldn't tell if they were empty or full.

MUSHROOM FARM

2009-01-21T18:52:00.000-08:00

My sister liked this one, so this post is for her. This is a shot of the cement mushroom farm at Domain Chandon vintners of sparkling wine in Yountville.

Castle in the Clouds

2009-01-20T20:04:00.000-08:00

This is the Castle in the Sky Bed and Breakfast in Yountville. It is way up a hill overlooking the Napa Valley. I have always wanted to drive up the road leading to the B&B, but it is on a priavet road with a security gate.

Spring has Sprung

2009-01-19T19:12:00.000-08:00

It has been incredibly warm here for weeks. All weekend it was in the mid 70's. All the plants think that it is April. In places the mustard is in full bloom.

A rose is a rose

2009-01-18T19:15:00.000-08:00

That is unless it is a primrose.

The Sky, from behind a sail

2009-01-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

OK, so it is not Napa. But it is my favorite view of the sky, from behind a sail.
The weather had been beautiful here. Perfect for sailing once the fog lifts.

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View of Downtown

2009-01-14T21:47:00.000-08:00

Here is a view looking west onto Downtown Napa. I love this time of year when the mountains are green.

Sleepy Time

2009-01-13T18:40:00.000-08:00

My new house has dozens of gray squirrels in the back yard. They are scurrying around the yard digging holes and burring black walnuts. This guy was slung in a tree, splayed across a branch like he was belly down on a hammock. He was basking in the sun with his eyes half closed.

Accidental Find

2009-01-12T21:43:00.000-08:00

When I was out on my drive yesterday taking the photo posted yesterday, I noticed a large church in the hills across the street. I drove over and found that it was a monastery. It is called the Carmelite House of Prayer and it open to the public. The grounds were beautiful and there was not a soul in sight. It was late in the day and I was having problems getting the exposure right, but you can see how tranquil it was. I will be visiting here for shots often.

Redwoods in the Valley

2009-01-11T23:28:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful spring like day today, sunny with temps in the mid 60's. Went for a afternoon drive and took a photo of the Redwoods and brilliant green fields.

Lying in the Sun

2009-01-05T20:29:00.000-08:00

It has been cold, overcast, foggy and dreary. In the mean time, here is a photo I
took at the pumpkin patch a couple of months ago. I wish I was just lying in the sun today like this guy.

January Theme: Best of 2008

2009-01-02T08:07:00.000-08:00

O.K. I am late but wanted to share some of what I consider my best efforts for 2008. You have not seen these photos before because I never post my sailing photos on Napa Daily Photos because they are not of Napa. But I really liked the photo below and want to know that you guys think. I was sailing in July and had only brought my long lens on the boat. We left Alameda and sailed to the other side of the bay and I snapped this just as we were approaching the San Francisco Bay Bridge. That is San Francsico in the background. Hope you have a great 2009 and thanks to everyone who stops by my blog. Especially those who leave comments!

Below is my other favorite one. Once again the view is from a sailboat. The cloud formation is one that you probably will never see. We had just watched the blue angels airforce team fly overhead as part of the fleet week festivities. The squiggley clouds are the vapor trails from the jets.

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One More Christmas Lights

2008-12-29T16:53:00.000-08:00

OK, here is just one more. This is the house next door to where I took the picture posted yesterday. I could not believe the plywood cutouts. As you can see, Abdominal is taller then the house !

LIGHTS

2008-12-28T13:49:00.000-08:00

I know Christmas is over, but I was late at getting out and seeing the lights. This house a few block from my sister's house was incredible. It was featured on Good Morning America. It is a court in Rohnert Park and not only is this one house decorated but the guy who owns the house provides decorations for his neighbors houses too. Click here to see a youtube video of the display.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-25T09:51:00.002-08:00

Christmas in the City

2008-12-23T20:03:00.002-08:00

We went to the City (San Francisco) as we do every Christmas. It was rainy and the stores were virtually empty until late afternoon. The funnest part was cracking up while trying some outrageous, purple, knee high, white trash boots at Macy's.

The Birdhouse House

2008-12-22T21:48:00.000-08:00

This house is a couple of blocks from where I now live. I 1st noticed the bird houses on the side of the house. When I stopped today to get some photos I noticed they had added Christmas decorations. It is very over the top, but fun.

Spring

2008-12-16T08:06:00.000-08:00

It has been cold and yucky. The rainy season is finally here. Makes me wish for spring. Here is a photo I took last spring in Yountville, the town just north of Napa.

Last October

2008-12-15T07:32:00.000-08:00

It rained all weekend and I did not get any pictures. So here is a flash back to the past, a sunny afternoon last October.

Kitty's Window

2008-12-13T19:03:00.000-08:00

Kitty likes our new house. His favorite thing is to sit in the window on his scratcher.
We are on the 2nd floor and he is very interested in what is going on below. I have not let him outside yet so it is all very new and exciting to him.

Skywatch Clouds

2008-12-11T20:29:00.001-08:00

Here is a shot for skywatch Friday. Took this a couple of weeks ago at the Napa River.

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Little House

2008-12-10T19:58:00.000-08:00

I need to get out and get some more pics. In the mean time, here is a picture of a cute little house next to Fuller Park.

A New View

2008-12-08T18:04:00.000-08:00

I have not posted in a few days because I have been very busy moving into a new house. Well, new to me. I still do not have a good unobstructed view of sunsets which disappoints. Here is a quick photo from the best vantage point, the front door. Guess I can't complain too much.

COPIA CLOSED

2008-12-06T09:10:00.000-08:00

The Center for Wine Food and Arts known as COPIA abruptly closed its doors on Monday. They are seeking chapter 11 and owe millions to vendors all over the U.S. To read more about what COPIA was click here.

At the River

2008-12-04T22:04:00.000-08:00

SKYWATCH FRIDAY

Took this last weekend down at the Napa River.

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333 Randolph St

2008-12-02T22:33:00.000-08:00

I do not know the history behind this beautiful Victorian at 333 Randolph St, but I really like it.

Vintage Builders

2008-12-01T22:00:00.000-08:00

Took this shot on Seminary St in the residential area of downtown. I did not think this house was that special, but it does have a sweet front porch. And what you cannot see is the window on the left side of the house is a large stained glass window that looks like it was once in a church. The 1st couple of times I saw houses being moved in downtown I was amazed, but it is not that unusual here. Many of the old historic houses were at some point moved to where they now sit. And some are moved away from the Napa River which floods every few years.
For some fantastic photos of our most recent flood of January 06 click here. You will have to put your mouse above the word small at the bottom left, then click the right arrow.

DECEMBER THEME DAY -- CIRCLES

2008-11-30T21:04:00.000-08:00

I have always loved old cars. I took this one at the Napa Car Show back in September. This is the tire of an old Chevrolet Woody. To see the rest of the car click here.

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Marigolds

2008-11-29T22:42:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful way with sunny skies. I took a this photo of a field of planted marigolds by the side of the road.

A Gray Black Friday

2008-11-28T15:04:00.000-08:00

It was a gray and gloomy Black Friday. Hope you all had a great turkey day.

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Rainy and gloomy day in Napa

2008-11-26T20:25:00.001-08:00

CRIMSON LEAVES

2008-11-25T20:55:00.000-08:00

There is a row of 5 maple trees outside my office complex. They have been slowly turning for about 2 months now. All the leaves are now a deep crimson red.

Beringer

2008-11-24T17:45:00.000-08:00

It was overcast and dreary today and I never got out to get any photos. So here is a shot I took a couple of weekends ago at Beringer Winery.

BOOM OR BUST?

2008-11-23T22:20:00.001-08:00

Napa is undergoing a building boom unlike any it has ever seen. Of course all these project were started before the downturn in the economy. Shown here is The Riverfront, a $50 million multi use complex on the River. The complex will have 50 condominiums (priced at "the high $600,000's to $1.675 million"). The ground floor will be restaurants and commercial / office space with a parking garage below. When the 1st phase of condos went on sale several months ago, 10 units were sold in one night. When the 2nd phase went up for sale a few weeks ago... none were sold.

SHEEPIES

2008-11-21T21:05:00.000-08:00

OK, so I took this photo last spring. But these guys are just too cute. Had to show them to you.

SUNSET

2008-11-20T20:25:00.002-08:00

HAPPY SKYWATCH FRIDAY

I took this shot a couple of days ago while coming over the hill from Sonoma County.

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1801 First

2008-11-19T21:04:00.000-08:00

Many of the old Victorians in downtown Napa are now beautiful Bed and Breakfast hotels. This is my favorite 1801 First. This Queen Ann style home built in 1903 is now one of the top rated B&Bs in the valley

A Walk in the Forest

2008-11-18T20:41:00.000-08:00

This is the "forest" that I went for a walk in on Sunday. It is not really a forest, more a grove, of redwood trees, California's state tree.

Driving home Sunday

2008-11-17T20:26:00.000-08:00

Took this shot Sunday eve while driving home from Sonoma County. It was about 500p as I
stopped at a call box on the windy road that is on the left of the photo, Hwy 121 (also called Sonoma Hwy).

Forest floor

2008-11-16T15:26:00.000-08:00

I went for a walk today through redwood forest. There were small trees on the forest floor with bright orange leaves that I liked.

Boxcar Blues

2008-11-15T10:17:00.000-08:00

When I was down at the river the other day by Kennedy park I noticed the graffiti
on these boxcars. I am not much for graffiti, but I liked this...artwork. The trees reminded me of something like a Dr. Seuss cartoon.

Bird on a Wire

2008-11-14T07:41:00.001-08:00

I caught this guy having a late lunch the other day. I was out at the Napa river and almost did not notice him up on the wire. I have never seen a bird like this before and have no idea what kind he is. Can anyone help me with identifying him?

A Quick One

2008-11-12T20:52:00.000-08:00

The sunsets have been spectacular lately. But now that daylight savings is over, I do not leave work in time to be able to catch them. About 515p I walk to the other side of the the 6ft row of cubicles in my office and stare out the glass window that go all the way across the back of the room and curse that I am not on the river or up the valley wall in time to get a good shot. As I was leaving the office tonight I leaned out the narrow back balcony and grabbed this quick one. The colors had already faded at that point. This shot has not been photoshopped, altered or enhanced in any way.

Down by the Lazy River

2008-11-11T18:03:00.000-08:00

You would never know it by my previous posts, but there is a river the runs right through downtown Napa. At the north side of town the river is narrow and in the summer time is not much more then a creek. At the south end of town where this shot was taken, it widens and turns into a sweeping estuary with acres of wetlands and empties into San Pablo Bay which is the northern part of the San Francisco bay. A great place to see sunset and many bird species. Herons and Egrets are a common site. To read more about the Napa River click here.

Here is an aerial photo of the river. This photo is taken in the spring looking due north. The shot from today was taken looking north as I stood on the east side of the river, a few hundred yards north of the overpass that is in the foreground. Image courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual Library, taken May 2007.

Gold rush

2008-11-10T19:41:00.000-08:00

After looking at my favorite city daily photo blogs, I am trying to look at things a little differently, trying macros, trying different angles, etc. Below is my 1st attempt. The 1st photo below is my more abstract view. The second photo is what I would have usually put in my view finder. These were taken in downtown Napa next to Fuller Park

A WALK IN THE PARK

2008-11-08T17:38:00.000-08:00

I usually do not include people in my photos, but as this couple walked by with their dogs I thought they were quite cute, holding hands as they walked. Kind of reminded me of a Kay Jeweler commercial. So I left them in. Took this at my neighborhood park, Fuller Park.

Red Vines

2008-11-06T20:42:00.000-08:00

Guess what? Another picture of grapevines! I am going to be hard up for images once the fall leaves have dropped and the winter rains come. Until then I am enjoying the wonderful autumn weather. It was sunny and 70 degrees here today. Everyday I feel like I have to drink up the sunshine and colors while they are still here. Took this shot on Dunweal Lane in Calistoga in the late afternoon sun.

Fountian at Artesa Winery

2008-11-05T21:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo of the lovely fountain at the Artesa Winery in Napa. This picture was taken on a nice sunny day last spring.

The Obama Bus !

2008-11-04T21:55:00.000-08:00

At work this morning at about 9:30a my coworker came breathless and excited
into the building saying "Come see the Obama Bus!" So I walked to the street behind our building to the smog station where the Obama bus was being smoged. It was fantastic. very bright and psychedelic. Notice the red ring on the top. It is a giant peace sign that stands up. The top of the bus is actually two Volkswagen vans that were gutted and placed into the top. We all marveled at it and of course I was the only one with a camera. Some of my older coworkers were trippin'. I think they were having flashbacks to their younger days in the 60's. Their summer of love, Height Ashbery and wearing flowers in their hair. It was groovy. Peace man!

The side had pictures of burning man, Jimmy Hendricks, Forest Nymphs and planets.

The front looked like some sort of Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Happy Election Day

2008-11-03T23:26:00.000-08:00

I do not care who you vote for. (Well I do, but I won't get into that here) Just get out and VOTE

Another Fall Photo

2008-11-02T23:02:00.001-08:00

It has rained for the last 3 days, but since you know what rain puddles look like
I thought I would post one last fall foliage photo. Took this last weekend off Eldhers
Rd in St. Helena.