by Sherri on November 6, 2009
Sherri & Cocoa hiking along the North Fork of the American River, Auburn, California. This image was developed using both Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 & Adobe Photoshop CS3.
It’s been a couple of weeks since we took this hike. The color down in the canyon was looking pretty good then. This weekend, we are returning to a different location along the American River for more Fall photos. I’m really looking forward to getting out again. I’ve been tethered to my computer too long in one stretch.
I should have some new Fall nature images up next week for you all to see.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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by Sherri on August 12, 2009
Couple and their dog kayaking on Utica Reservoir, Alpine County, California.
This is a very typical scene at Utica Reservoir. If you are into kayaking or canoeing and you have a dog or two, then Utica Reservoir is for YOU!
We fit right in here. We have a dog and we love to kayak and canoe. I’ve never seen so many people paddling with their dogs as I did here. It was really fun to witness!
More photos of our adventure to Utica Reservoir to come!
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by Sherri on June 1, 2009
Peg spotted a rock with a built-in seat.
Jeff and I went on a great hike/photo shoot with our friend Peg on Memorial Day Weekend. We were planning to hike the “Codfish Falls Trail” near Weimar. But, when we got down to the river, it was way too crowded for our liking. So, we crossed the bridge and hiked the trail on the other side of the river. Jeff and I had never hiked on this trail before. It was awesome! [click to continue…]
by Sherri on May 14, 2009
Digital Art photo of Old Town Truckee, California.
Truckee is perhaps one of the most charming and popular mountain towns in California. It is close to Lake Tahoe and offers year-round recreational opportunities.
We stayed in Truckee at the “dog friendly” Inn at Truckee, during our recent road trip. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting the area with your pooch. It is very reasonable, has a spa and hot tub and even includes continental breakfast. It is also close to Old Town, which is one of the areas I was photographing during our stay in Truckee. Our dog, Cocoa, gives it 3 paws out of 4, based on the rating system in the California Dog Lover’s Companion Guide Book.
About the photo:
I used my favorite creative filter in PhotoShop CS3 “Poster Edges” to achieve this look.
Helpful links if you are planning a trip to the Truckee/Lake Tahoe area:
http://www.truckee.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truckee,_California
http://www.innattruckee.com/home
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by Sherri on February 19, 2009
North Fork of the American River, as seen from the Foresthill Bridge, Auburn, California.
If this view of the American River doesn’t make you want to walk across the Foresthill Bridge, most likely nothing will.
You are looking towards one of our favorite lakes in the area, Lake Clementine. This is the section of river just below the dam. In the bottom of the photo on the left you will see a big rock. That is a diving rock at one of the most popular swimming holes in the area, Clark’s Hole. We used to lug our chairs and icebox here nearly every weekend in the summer months. [click to continue…]
by Sherri on February 11, 2009
Couple walking on the bluffs at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
If you live in the Bakersfield area or you are planning to visit, be sure to check out Panorama Park. It’s one of Bakersfield’s newest and nicest parks and a great place to get some exercise. Dogs are welcome here too, which makes it even more appealing if you are like Jeff and I. We travel nearly everywhere with our dog.
I’ve put my shooting on hold for a bit. I need to edit some of my older images and get over this horrible cold or flu that’s had me down for 12 days now. So, until I can get out and create some new work, I am posting another image from our November trip to Bakersfield.
You can read more about Panorama Park in my earlier posts. Just look under the “Bakersfield” category on the sidebar of this Blog.
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by Sherri on January 8, 2009
Sherri X-CÂ Skiing with Cocoa at China Wall OHV Staging Area, Foresthill, California.
My series on the Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park will continue soon, after I give a snow update on China Wall.
One of the most popular searches on this Photo Blog currently is for the snow conditions at China Wall. Since Jeff and I took the day off on Tuesday to cross country ski there, I thought I would give a snow update for those of you looking for information on this location. I am pleased to report that there was about 3 feet of good snow.
China Wall is one of our favorite spots to ski and snowshoe. It is close to where we live in Auburn. We can take our dog, Cocoa. There is no fee. There are no crowds. And there is no traffic getting there, compared to traveling up highway 80. What more can you ask for?
NOTE: There are usually a few very courteous snowmobilers up there. But, if you want to avoid them, the best time to go is mid-week. There is also plenty of area for you to ski on, where they don’t go.
For more information on China Wall, please refer to my other posts under the Foresthill Category.
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by Sherri on January 4, 2009
Donna & Maya Bussinger hiking at Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park, Pilot Hill, California.
A hike on one of the newest trail systems in our area was the perfect way to spend New Year’s Day!
Jeff & I have known about this park for a couple of years or so (opened in 2005), but we hadn’t checked it out until this week. We spent the afternoon hiking with our friend Donna and daughter Maya, at highly recommended Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park. If you are looking for a great place to hike, run, mountain bike and horseback ride (to name just a few) in the Sierra Foothill’s, this is the place! [click to continue…]
by Sherri on December 7, 2008
Man walking his dog at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
During our recent visit to Bakersfield, I photographed a lot of people enjoying what Panorama Park has to offer. While I was editing the images from the trip, the 2 photos in this post were among my favorites. I analyzed them to see if there was a common denominator in these 2 particular photos.
Besides the fact that everyone in these photos look extremely happy to be there, everyone (including the fur person) was in sync with their companion.
Woman and her young son running on the pathway at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
If anyone out there knows any of these wonderful models, please have them contact me. Thank you!
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by Sherri on December 2, 2008
Jeff & Cocoa looking down on the oil fields from the bluffs at Panorama Park, Bakersfield, California.
We just returned from our annual trip to Bakersfield for Thanksgiving. Bakersfield is not usually thought of as a travel destination. But, through the years, I have become quite addicted to photographing Panorama Park. Because I return there each Thanksgiving, I know what to expect when I get there.
One subject there is always an abundance of are people exercising their dogs, which is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Panorama Park is located on the bluffs, overlooking the oil fields, river and aqueduct. It also offers a great, wide-open back drop for photographs. Once I find the perfect spot, all I have to do is wait for my subjects to pass by.
I also had high hopes of capturing a great sunset like I did last year, but that didn’t pan out. Instead, I was presented with foggy conditions, which can also be very fun to work with.
The photo above is one of many photos I took during our daily walks on the bluffs this year.
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