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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Tarantula Hawk
I didn’t even know that tarantulas lived in San Diego and I was really uncertain what was happening here. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there are insects that paralyze tarantulas, in order to keep them alive for their … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, San Diego
Tagged california, insect, mission trails, mission trails regional park, nature, photo, photography, san diego, spider, tarantula, tarantula hawk, wasp
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Crystal Pier
“Crystal Pier at Sunset” was taken on November 24, 2010.
Posted in San Diego, Sunset
Tagged beach, california, crystal pier, ocean, pacific beach, photo, photography, pier, san diego, Sunset
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Sycuan Peak
The Hike: Sycuan Peak Vague Location: San Diego County – Near Alpine and Jamul Distance: 2 Miles – Out & Back Elevation: 2,801′ Elevation Gain/Loss: 800′ The hike was short with a relatively quick climb to the peak. Although not … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, Peaks, San Diego, San Diego County
Tagged alpine, california, cloud, Hike, jamul, nature, Peaks, photo, photography, san diego, sycuan peak
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Skyfari
“Riding at Twilight,” was taken at the San Diego Zoo in July of 2009.
Posted in San Diego, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
Tagged california, photo, photography, san diego, skyfari, twilight, zoo
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Koi at Balboa Park’s Lily Pond
“Koi,” was taken at the Lily Pond in Balboa Park on August 15, 2009.
Posted in Balboa Park, San Diego
Tagged balboa park, california, fish, koi, nature, photo, photography, san diego
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San Diego Safari Park
“Lion’s Gaze,” was taken in June, 2009 at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Posted in San Diego, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park
Tagged california, lion, nature, photo, photography, safari park, san diego, wild animal park, zoo
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Three Sisters
The Hike: Three Sisters Waterfalls Vague Location: San Diego County Distance: 4 Miles – Out & Back Elevation Gain/Loss: 1000′ The drive to the trailhead was unexpected. There was several miles of unpaved road that made for a rougher drive. … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, San Diego, San Diego County, Wildflowers and Plants
Tagged california, flower, Hike, hiking, landscape, photo, photography, san diego, three sisters, waterfall, wildflower
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Cowles Mountain
A hawk as seen on the way up Cowles. Photo was taken in March, 2010.
Posted in Hike, Peaks, San Diego, San Diego County
Tagged bird, california, cowles, hawk, Hike, mountain, nature, photo, photography, san diego
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Day & Night
The “yellow flowers” are back at Lake Murray. And so are the bats. “Yellow” was taken on February 27, 2010.
Posted in San Diego, Wildflowers and Plants
Tagged california, flower, la mesa, lake murray, nature, photo, photography, san diego, yellow
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Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area
I was expecting a 4-mile stroll through a picturesque canyon. Instead, I ended up hiking 6.2 miles (after deciding to turn around at 3.1 miles in) and climbing up and over (and then back up and over) one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Hike, San Diego
Tagged california, Hike, Hollenback Canyon, jamul, nature, photo, photography, san diego, sky, tree
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