November 25, 2017
A fine example of the "I am" sub-genre of Malibu plates.
November 24, 2017
On some mornings the moisture in the air acts like a lens and Palos Verdes, instead of sitting at the far edge of the Santa Monica Bay, looks like it's right next door.
November 23, 2017
The sunrise nine years ago.
Throwback Thursday: Thanksgiving morning in Paradise Cove, Nov. 27, 2008
November 22, 2017
And none too soon.
November 21, 2017
Some beautiful sunsets lately from the Pepperdine lawn.
November 20, 2017
Wind catcher.
November 19, 2017
Ho ho ho.
November 18, 2017
Rats -- I meant to use this one during Halloween.
November 17, 2017
Turn up the volume and tune out the Trumpscape.
November 16, 2017
A patient bird, the egret. He waited for several minutes before making his (lightning-fast) move and catching a late afternoon snack.
November 15, 2017
In this edition of Puppy Wednesday! It's Not Really A Thing!, we join the baby Labrador in mid-nap.
And because the not-inconsiderable Walter fan base has been vocal about his recent absence from the blog, here he is, taking a break from teaching Daisy how to get the most (sniff sniff sniff everything everywhere all the time) out of a wilderness hike.
November 14, 2017
'Tis the season.
November 13, 2017
Ever since the really tall dead tree vanished from the edge of Bluffs Park (fell down, was blown down, perhaps it was cut down?) raptor sightings have dropped off significantly. So it was heartening to see the hawk this morning, watching its partner fly over the Pepperdine lawn, fighting off a crowd of crows as it tried to catch some breakfast.
The fact that one two of the self-described slow-growth, no-development environmentalists elected to the Malibu City Council last year just tipped the vote in favor of an EIR to turn the last wild vestige of Bluffs Park into soccer fields makes every wildlife sighting all the more poignant. (Jefferson Wagner was the sole 'no' vote.)
November 12, 2017
The Solstice Canyon lot fills up so fast in the summer, but this time of year we're often the first and only ones here, at least for a few hours. It's kind of amazing.
Here's the view from a favorite trail, the morning clouds persistent, and a slight chill in the air.
November 11, 2017
Or, tiny birds at sunset.
November 10, 2017
Autumn colors at first light.
November 9, 2017
I think it had been raining for a few days and this was the end of the storm, clouds lifting, everything still misted and bright.
Throwback Thursday: Paradise Cove on Nov. 2, 2008.
November 8, 2017
Here's the baby Labrador trying mind control to bend you to her will and give her another treat.
November 7, 2017
This shot is from last weekend, shaky and blurry because it's hand-held, but if you get even a hint of the dark and the night and the moon and the light, then who cares.
November 6, 2017
Always a scene stealer.
November 5, 2017
To the east, where the clouds covered the ocean, silver:
To the west, with no clouds and full sun, the bluest blue.
November 4, 2017
1. Teach civics in the schools
2. Abolish the electoral college
3. Outlaw gerrymandering
4. Get rid of Daylight Saving Time
November 3, 2017
Take any of the ascending trails in Solstice Canyon and eventually, you're at eye level with the sycamore canopy, which means wild parrots starting their day.
November 2, 2017
Throwback Thursday -- Shot on Oct. 4, 2016
November 1, 2017
Made possible by the return of Miss Daisy, who graduated from finishing school with honors. (And a graceful curtsey.)
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