Friday "My Town" Shootout--Bridges!

This week's FMTSO theme was chosen by Elaine in Ontario, Canada--bridges! The FMTSO group also suggested the option of doing the entire shoot in black and white.... so here we go!




The babbling sounds of an arroyo can lead to quiet contemplation...


Northern California has a long history of trains, so old train trestles hve been refurbished and integrated into the Iron Horse Trail, a 33 mile bike/walking/horseback trail crossing 12 cities and 2 counties.



Have a great week, shutterbugs!

Friday "My Town" Shootout--favorite colors!

This week's theme was chosen by Doreen in Michigan--your favorite color!

Mine is purple, as well as nature's orange....

Spring is in the air here in Dublin, California, so here we go!



Some orange occurs natrually, like California's state flower, the Golden Poppy...


And other oranges aren't so naturally occurring!





Spring means birds are out, so here's California's state bird, the California Quail (note the "cowlick" feather on the head!). You can hear these guys with their unique "whistle"...


Lastly... a black-crowned night heron giving me the stink eye...