Trip to Amsterdam
There was a giant ferris wheel set up in the middle of town. This restaurant was in a greenhouse in a park. They grew a …
28 Jun
Portland bridges
Portland bridges
On an early morning walk today, I got a few shots of some of Portland’s bridges. And here is a nice park in the Pearl District …
29 May
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe
The water level in Lake Tahoe is lower than normal as a result of the drought. On a recent hike, I discovered this mechanism …
23 Mar
Rainclouds
Rainclouds
Here are a couple shots from the morning commute atop the ferry on the way to San Francisco looking back toward the Bay Bridge. …
18 Mar
Bay Area commuting
Bay Area commuting
The San Francisco Bay Area can be a horrible place to commute, especially if you are driving. If you live and work in areas …
21 Feb
Foiling Kiteboard test run
Foiling Kiteboard test run
After decades of windsurfing, Steve Bodner has taken up kiteboarding and recently I caught up with him at Crissy Field as he was taking his …
15 Feb
Alameda crane
Alameda crane
This rusty crane sits next to the Alameda Ferry Terminal. First, the land was used by the Southern Pacific Company’s West Alameda Rail Yard …
08 Mar
Exploring the Alameda Naval Base
Exploring the Alameda Naval Base
The Alameda Navy Base is one of my favorite places to explore. The scale of the building and state of disrepair makes for some …
12 Feb
Yosemite Falls trees
Yosemite Falls trees
Hoping to catch a bit of winter snow, we headed to Yosemite. The valley floor only had a few small traces of snow though. …