Pod

At the orchard in Yucaipa, beneath some trees the ground was littered with these spiked pods, which had opened, presumably releasing some kind of seed.

Update: An astute viewer identified this as a chestnut seed.


28 Nov 08

Bark with no bite

One of the trees at an orchard that wasn't used for fruit.

Branching out

Hillside

Landscapes of the hills around Yucaipa.


28 Nov 08

Leaving

On an orchard in Yucaipa there was little fruit but still plenty of leaves.

In the hole

Holes in a tree. Yucaipa, Ca.



28 Nov 08

Hanging from the tree

Merry Christmas... or Boxing Day now. These are a few shots from our festivities yesterday.

Night flowers

Downtown L.A. street light illuminating these flowers.


11 Dec 08

Tannenbaum

Within minutes of my fiancée finishing decorating the tree, I was at it with the camera. (All were taken hand-held, so it was a matter of a steady hand in the low light.)

Up in arms

Some people take pictures of people on Thanksgiving. Some people take pictures of the turkey. I took these shots of the arm of a chair in the host's living room. I presume it was antique.