We finally had our second rainfall of the winter, with chilly temps, which meant snow on the mountains above Redlands. When I looked out my bedroom window, I saw the snow had come down lower than usual. I grabbed my camera and headed to the river's edge, when I can get the most open views of the mountains. By sundown the clouds had all gone, and some of the lower snow had disappeared. I was glad I went out when I did! And of course there is the paradox of oranges ripening in the grove in the foreground, with snow above. I will be away from my computer for a couple of days. I'll see you when I return. 12/30/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
This male Mandarin Duck was photographed at the Los Angeles Arboretum. The lakes at these gardens were always my go-to place for Wood Ducks, which I always considered fancy, but compared to the Mandarin, they look almost plain. It's hard to imagine that this beautiful duck is real, so what a treat it is to see him. 12/29/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
This is a small portion of a very large flock of American White Pelicans that I spotted flying overhead near Salton Sea, California. They made a quite spectacular sight with their black and white wings against the blue sky! 12/28/20 My website: www.sparhawkphotography.com
