Tag Archives: Kate Gelles

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Gary Hopkins found this butterfly recently - a Gulf Fritillary.

In over 15 years of writing my Mendonoma Sightings column, I've only had one other sighting of this beauty, and that was by Kate Gelles in 2009.

I've learned this butterfly, also called a passion butterfly, is expanding their range. So, hopefully, sightings of them will become a little more common. Time will tell.

Thanks to Gary and Kate for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Another stunning, sunny day with no rain in sight.

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Susan Sandoval noticed the surf line at Jenner had formed a heart.

Did you know a Gray Whale's spout is heart-shaped? Carol Bogovich photographed one.

I photographed a heart sunset once.

And Kate Gelles photographed a heart-shaped cave.

Lastly, heart-shaped rocks, beautifully painted by Jann Littleton.

Are you feeling the love?

Thanks to Susan, Carol, Kate and Jann for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

 

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To celebrate the day of love, here are some hearts for you. First, heart-shaped rocks found on the Mendonoma coast, hand-painted by Jann Littleton.

And a driftwood heart, photographed by Craig Tooley.

A heart-shaped cave photographed by Kate Gelles.

And the heart-shaped blow of a Gray Whale, photographed by Carol Bogovich.

Happy Valentine's Day, from me to you!

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Kate Gelles was enjoying springtime on the Mendonoma Coast by photographing wildflowers. She found Cream Cups, Platystemon californicus.

Cream cups, Platystemon californicum, by Kate Gelles

This native wildflower is found on coastal meadows. Such a beauty!

Thanks to Kate for allowing me to share her photo with you here.