Tag Archives: Peter Cracknell

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Usually we see rainbows in the morning, but conditions were perfect for rainbows just before sunset. Peter Cracknell photographed a double rainbow on The Sea Ranch. You can see the setting sun reflected in the windows.

Rainbow at dusk by Peter Cracknell

I love rainbow days. I saw a photo taken last Saturday of a rainbow soaring above the Gualala Hotel. That was the day the restaurant opened for the first time in several years. I hope it is a good omen for the venerable old gal. It's so good to see it open.

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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It is extremely unusual for the Gualala River to close for a long period of time in the winter. However, it has been closed off to the Pacific Ocean for weeks by a large sandbar. The lagoon is flooded and there is water, water everywhere. Irene Leidner recently took a kayak trip on the river. You can see how very full the river is.

A full Gualala River by Irend Leidner

Peter Cracknell also photographed the river.

The full Gualala River lagoon by Peter Cracknell

And here he got a nice photo  the ocean trying to breach the sandbar.

The Gualala River Goddess by Peter Cracknell

We have a big storm due in tomorrow, Thursday. Heavy rains and strong winds are forecast. We might get as much as TEN inches of rain before the storm is over. After our dry January rain is very welcome, though we wish it wouldn't come all at once! The Gualala River is sure to open soon after it begins raining. Batten down the hatches!

Thanks to Irene and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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The southward-bound Gray Whale migration has begun earlier than usual this season. And, as we've been having clear-as-a-bell weather, it is easy to see their spouts. Peter Cracknell photographed a few Grays at sunset.

Gray Whales at sunset by Peter Cracknell

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

I wish you the happiest of New Years and hope you will take the time to appreciate our natural world - it is filled with wonders.

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Peter Cracknell wanted to see what the Wheatfield Fork of the Gualala River looked like from the Annapolis Road Bridge. Here's what he found.

The Annapolis Road Bridge over the Wheatfield Fork by Peter Cracknell The raging Wheatfield Fork of the Gualala River by Peter Cracknell

John Sperry was out by Stump Beach, which is found at Salt Point State Park, and this is what he found - a seasonal waterfall and stormy seas.

Seasonal waterfall north of Stump Beach by John Sperry Stormy seas off Stump Beach by John Sperry Waterfall at Stump Beach by John Sperry

Now we have a chance to dry out for a few days. After 28 inches in such a short time, we deserve a pause. Hello, sunshine!

Thanks to Peter and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Peter Cracknell noticed a rock formation apparently looking at him.

Who's looking at you - a rock in Jenner by Peter Cracknell

This is a rock formation near Jenner in Sonoma County. It does look like it is peering at Peter!

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his fun photo with you here.