Getting out with fellow photographers helps me get a different outlook on life. It is time for me to relax. It is time to look outward. Stop worrying about family who seem to think I can wave a wand, and abracadabra all their wants will be delivered. All mysteries of the universe revealed by me. I am so powerful. Not!

Since my Dad passed away in September much time is spent with my Mom. Luckily my dog, Libby joins me most days. On Fridays I watch grandkids, and my one year old entertains residents at the assisted living facility with my Mom. So to get out of this routine I set aside at least one day a week to photography.

This time we explored a new place for me. Copp’s Quarry provided granite to San Francisco and Stockton for buildings. Closed in 1915 I explored narrow walking paths dotted with granite partially cut, a meandering creek, and Indian grinding rocks.

Where will this path lead?

Next time I will bring my new variable neutral density filter to improve the rushing water in this image.                         

Lots of fungus among us.

Monochromatic fungi found on a tree stump

Love the texture of these mushrooms

A close-up look at nature reveals faces to me.

Black eyed

Look at my perfect profile

The Lone Ranger look

Splashes of color grab my attention.

White clouds reflection

Pops of orange

Swatch of red

Green and blue complements

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Lizard sunning

What does this mean?

And now I have come to the end of this set of images.

Thank you for joining me on my recounted afternoon photo journey. Any words from you are always welcomed.

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