The full Moon setting by Fish Rocks presented quite a beautiful picture. As evidence, just take a look at Rozanne Rapozo's photo. 
Fish Rocks is off Anchor Bay, about five miles north of Gualala.
Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
Cold fog this morning, cold clouds this afternoon. Rain beginning tomorrow night!
Paul Kozal wrote, "Here is the photo of Shell Beach [off The Sea Ranch] and Comet. In the middle of the photo is Venus setting with its reflection in the water. The photo was taken on 10/19/24 at 8:50pm."
Paul didn't even mention the Milky Way! And I love the reflection of Venus on the ocean. Yes, Paul is a professional! His studio, Studio 391, is in Gualala, in the Cypress Center. Here is a link to Paul's website: https://www.paulkozal.com/
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share this photo with you here.
Lots of overhead clouds are giving us beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Temps around 60. Lots of mushrooms are up!
Catriona Carey found this mother Duck - a Mallard - and her ducklings on a pond with lily pads. It made for a wonderful photo.
I learned recently that the female Mallards are the ones to make the distinctive "quack." The males have nothing to do with raising the ducklings, and their call is a quiet rasping sound.
Thanks to Catriona for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
Sunny, breezy and warmer today!
Sara Bogard noticed this Great Blue Heron posing at the Point Arena Lighthouse. They are such beautiful birds!
One of my all-time favorite photos of a Great Blue Heron was taken by Paul Brewer. Paul photographed the heron as he/she was taking flight.
Another favorite photo is by Gordon Stitt - a Great Blue Heron and the Point Arena Lighthouse, along with crashing waves.
Thanks to Sara, Paul and Gordon for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
The Pacific Ocean has been crashing today, perhaps telling us of changes ahead. For now, the weather has been spectacular.
On July 13th, Paul Thompson photographed the lovely sight of Saturn glowing a golden color next to the larger Jupiter, with the Milky Way splashed across the sky.
Paul wrote, “Two planets from our solar system can be seen, the brightest is Jupiter, and Saturn a bit to the left. We also see the distinctive shape of the Milky Way, actually our own galaxy viewed from the middle outward. This photo was taken down-coast from the North end of Sea Ranch, the yellow glow is from Santa Rosa street lights.”
The Mendonoma Coast is known for its lack of light pollution, giving photographed and star gazers a chance to see such a beautiful sight.
Thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Another foggy day on the immediate coast, pulling back in the mid-afternoon. Must be summer!