A living collection

Things I Noticed

Not a catalog of subjects. A collection of moments that asked me to stop.

California poppy
Small WondersA California poppy holding the afternoon light.
A lone traveler crossing White Sands
WanderScale becomes visible when a person enters the landscape.
Oak tree beneath dramatic storm clouds
WeatheredAn old oak leaning into the weather rather than away from it.
Aerial view of waves tracing a long coastline
CoastlinesRepeating waves drawing temporary lines along the shore.
Young calf resting in a green hillside pasture
NeighborsA quiet pause above the town.
Mount Diablo illuminated by pink evening light
Local LightMount Diablo changing color as the day releases it.
Rocky coast under dark clouds
EdgesThe coast can feel both immense and intimate.
Turquoise flowers with orange stamens
Unexpected ColorA color so unusual it asks for a second look.
A winding road through shadowed hills
The Long WaySome roads are better experienced without hurrying.
Ocean waves breaking against rocks
MotionWater meeting stone, again and again.
Autumn vineyard across a California valley
SeasonsA hillside briefly turning gold.
A narrow trail through bright green woodland
Near HomeAdventure does not require a distant destination.