Sunday 9/27 Afternoon walk in Golden Gate Park

Sunday 9/27 Afternoon walk in Golden Gate Park

I was a warm hazy Sunday at Ocean Beach and a walk into the park seemed appropriate. The critters were ever present and I couldn't resist the photo opps.

There seemed to be a lot of Monarchs fluttering about. I still don't have the zoom technique down as this one is a bit blurry.

The same with this Red-Shouldered Hawk. But when you double click you can still see that blue piercing eye which was following my every move.

The Great Blue Heron is a frequent visitor to the Park lakes. This one lives in the tree tops of the tall surrounding trees. They tell me that there are three famlies of these that live in the Park which is about all that the food chain will support.

Sunday 9/20

We're at the beginnings of a heat wave that will start early this evening and last through the rest of the week. The temperature could reach 85 at the Ocean which is a rarity. Right now it is still a cool 65f because of the fog. Pictured here are more Golden Gate Park Lakes.

Sunday 9/20

I decided to go for an early walk in the park. These are a few of the lakes and ponds in Golden Gate Park within 10 to 15 minutes walk from my condo.

Friday 9/18

It was 72f at Ocean Beach today. Pictured here is the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge with Angle Island in the background.

By double clicking the picture to enlarge it, you will get a clearer view of the arched support structure under the bridge. Behind that area is where a scene from Hitchcock's Vertigo was filmed. This is where the Kim Novak character jumped into the water and the Jimmy Stewart character saved her.

The air was a bit murky because of a small grass fire in the Marin Headlands just to the left. It was extinguished. As you can see, warm weather brings out the pleasure crafts.

Friday 9/11 Sea Ranch/The Departure

We were on the road by 9:ooAM. It was a very laid back and restful vacation.

This frog outside the front door sums it up quite nicely.

Thursday 9/10 Seventh Day at Sea Ranch/The Sunset

We had a nice dinner at the Top Of The Cliff in Gualala. This picture was taken from the restaurant window.

I love the palm tree silhouetted against the sunset. I's so out of place and I think the only one I have ever seen in the area.