Forest in the Trees

No, the title is not a typo. A hollow tree stump reveals its own private forest.

Pacific Madrone

This Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) can be found anywhere from Canada to California. It has a beautiful orange-red bark that peels away as it matures.

Lone Oak

A lone oak tree silhouetted by the afternoon sun.

Los Angeles County Arboretum

Small collection of images from my day at the LA County Arboretum. I specifically was looking for shots that were geometrically similar.

Fall in Southern California

Autumn is my favorite season of the year. Unlike our neighbors to the north that experience the real Fall Colors, we in Southern California have quite a different experience. Autumn in Southern California translates as "less hot" than the previous months. While further north, Autumn is apparent anywhere you go, you usually have to hunt for it in Southern California.






Note: The sky in this image has not been enhanced.

Beelieve It!

A female worker bee pollinates the autumn blossom of the South American Pink Silk Floss Tree. As she collects the pollen, she stores it with her pollen basket.

I have posted these images near full resolution. Click on the image you would like to enlarge. These are an absolute must for viewing in full resolution!