Richard Hansen noticed these Turkey Vultures with their wings outstretched. They do this to dry off, warm up on cold days, and also to let the sun burn off any microbes from their job of eating carrion.
Here's a rare photo of a Turkey Vulture chick perched above his/her next in a snag taken a few years ago. Terry Bold was the lucky person who spotted this while hiking with her dogs in dense woods.
Thanks to Richard and Terry for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Richard Hansen photographed last night's sunset from his place in Gualala. Those sunbeams shinning through the clouds are often called God's rays.
It's cold and clear on the Mendonoma coast today. We have to bundle up today!
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Richard Hansen photographed Friday night's sunset from Gualala, and what a beautiful sunset it was.
Richard's photo looks like a painting!
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
Castle Rock sits off the north end of Gualala. Richard Hansen has a ringside seat to view the action as waves first hit a smaller rock in front of it. Richard recently photographed this interesting sea stack.
Here's one of my favorite photos taken a few years ago. Richard captured a "monster" wave seemingly attacking - or reaching out to hug - Castle Rock.
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
We have had a few sprinkles, but not much to speak of. However the clouds have brought some beautiful sunsets. Here's last night's sunset taken by Richard Hansen in Gualala.
And day is done...
Thanks to Richard for allowing me to share his photo with you here.