Mossbrae Falls, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Well I finally made it to Mossbrae Falls. Tried to make once in the winter and it turned out I was dressed way too warm and had no water with me and the snow on the tracks was way too thick. (I will go back in winter some day) It was nice to finally make it there and such a sight to see and photograph. I know I will be back someday.

Lightning SW, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Here is some of the lightning from last week. I was out on the deck trying to get some lightning shots when I had the feeling that it was time to go in. Just about the time I was closing the screen door slider a bolt came down, probably right behind the neighbor’s. There was a flash and an instant loud crack. Close enough.

Aloe, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

I’ve definitely been struggling for a while to get back to a regular schedule of shooting. It all seems to have started with getting sick and the changes at work and just a general feeling of the blahs. Sometimes we can find inspiration right in our backyards and that is what happened here. This is such a cool plant bloom and hopefully I am on my way again.

95/365 – Fly Away, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Well it’s April once again and time for Kool April Nites. Only this year it is not cool or rainy, but warm spring weather is here instead. The cars came back too. Last year they moved the Thursday Show and Shine a few blocks away because of the parking but this year with the roof off the Downtown Mall it was the perfect place for the cars and it seemed to be the biggest Thursday show ever.

Garden, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

This was taken a number of days ago. When taken it was a great day but since that day I contracted a virus that my (doc) said was a two week variety. I am starting to believe his is correct. It will be longest I have been ill since moving to Redding many years ago.

80/365 – Blue Sky, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Spring time in Redding or thereabouts. It can be so nice when there has been a recent rain and the sky is blue and there are actual clouds. And yes, the hills are green. It doesn’t last long here so enjoy it while it does.

White Tree, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Went to Battle Creek at the end of Ball’s Ferry Road with some fellow Flickr folk. We hiked up a hill and walked to the creek. These great white trees were by the creek but I don’t even what kind of tree they are.

Old Railroad Tunnel No. 6, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

It has been busy as it always is this time of year. Took this almost a month ago now the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday and it was way more fun than shopping.

Old Pump in Color, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

It’s fun sometimes to find out just how close to the city bits of local history are. The other day we went on a geocache near the old abandoned Yankee John Mine. The most amazing part for me was just how close it was to work and home. We could probably be at the ruins within 20 minutes of leaving work, maybe sooner. It’s a private mine shaft that is no longer working but the land is BLM with easy trails to get there. This was some old rusted piece of machinery (I’ve assumed a pump). Lots of other stuff there also.

Afternoon Light, originally uploaded by ronWLS.

Coming down from the top of the world we stopped at Brandy Creek. The sun was getting low the light was right. Wish I would have had my new tripod at this point but I didn’t. Still I like the light and composition of this.