We have several more storms lined up and then...and then...sunny and warmer! The much needed rain has been a blessing but we are ready for some springtime. This weekend looks like it will be spring incarnate. But the storms bring a chance for beautiful sunsets. Here is a recent one I photographed from our deck in Anchor Bay.
My best to you from the beautiful Mendonoma coast! Jeanne Jackson
Storms have been hitting the Mendonoma Coast, with three more to go. Last night's sunset was spectacular and I photographed it so you could see it too.
Tomorrow I will be sharing photos of the Stengel Beach Public Access Trail and Waterfall on The Sea Ranch. Rick and I walked it on Thursday, one of the few clear days this week. I'll give you a hint - it's beautiful!
One storm after another has hit the Mendonoma Coast. And it turned very cold over the weekend. The barometric pressure was extremely low, 29.37 inches, and cell after cell of unstable air roiled over the ocean and coast. It sure made for a beautiful sunset last night.
I dedicate this photo to my sister-in-law, Gail Jackson, who loves the sunset pictures posted here the most.
To see one of the many beautiful sunset photos on this site, here's the link to a sunset from Cook's Beach: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/07/12/inspiring-sunset-at-cooks-beach/
Today has been a day full of rainbows. I will share one with you tomorrow - something, perhaps, to brighten your Monday.
Winter sunsets are the best! Carolyn André recently photographed a beautiful, golden sunset from The Sea Ranch.
Thanks to Carolyn for allowing me to share her photo with you here!
There are many beautiful sunset pictures posted on this blog. Here's a link to one at Gualala Point Regional Park: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/08/01/beautiful-sunset-at-gualala-point-regional-park/
It's no secret we've had a fairly dry winter - at least so far! Last night we had a beautiful sunset, which was accented by a very short green flash. Here's a photo just before the sun set, taken from our deck in Anchor Bay.
Today we are enjoying spring-like weather. Wildflowers are beginning to bloom in the forest. Redwood Sorrel, Oxalis oregana, has just begun to bloom. The leaves are purple underneath and they close if the sun hits them. Yes, they love the shady forest where they reside
In the top of this photo you can see the distinctive, splotchy leaves of a Fetid Adder's Tongue.
And I'm happy to report that the northward migration of Gray Whales has begun. On Sunday five Grays were seen, two of which were Calves. Hooray for our Gray Whales!