by Sherri on December 14, 2009
Sherri & Cocoa running in 8" of snow in our front yard, during the "BIG Sierra Snowstorm" last week. This image was processed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.
It's hard to believe, that 1 week ago today our front yard looked like this. What a fun day it was and one that will never be forgotten. This is only the 2nd time in 22 years we have had this much snow!
Although I wouldn't want to live where we would have to dig our way out, I
would like to experience a snowstorm like this 2-3 times per year!
More photos of this epic storm to come...
by Sherri on December 10, 2009
This snowy landscape image was taken in the field below our cabin (Auburn, California), during this weeks "Big Sierra Snowstorm." It was developed using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.
WOW! In what seemed like a split second, we went from Fall to Winter here in the Sierra Foothill's! A major storm blew through here on Monday and it was (and still is) a winter wonderland!
The big storm dumped about 8" of fluffy white stuff here at our cabin, which made for unlimited photographic opportunities. Jeff & I captured nearly 600 new images. Some of the "keepers" have been uploaded to facebook already on my personal page. Soon, I will be adding more to my Business Fan Page. I will also be adding additional images to this Photo Blog.
Here is a partial list of subjects we photographed:
- Scenes in our rural Auburn neighborhood - barns, landscapes, cabins, unique scenes and more.
- Nature close ups including leaf patterns, ice cycles, red berries.
- Unique holiday decorations - peace signs, Santa riding on a Longhorn and more.
- Old Town Auburn all dressed up for Christmas.
- Scenes along Lincoln Way including the Chamber of Commerce, & street scenes.
- Adventure - 4x4, cross country skiing.
- The American River in the snow.
- Some of Auburn's Icons - Historic Auburn Courthouse, Volunteer Fire Department & Foresthill Bridge.
NOTE: If you are looking for any of these Auburn subjects that were captured during this weeks Sierra Snowstorm, let us know. We can arrange to send you a private gallery of those subjects. The images will be available for ordering as a print and for licensing. We offer commercial, editorial & personal image licensing. To learn more, please see our
Ordering Information page.
Thank you for visiting!
~Sherri
by Sherri on September 8, 2009
Donna & Maya Bussinger rafting on the Middle Fork of the American River, Auburn, California.
Yesterday was awesome! Jeff & I had the great opportunity to raft the Middle Fork of the American River (between Driver's Flat and Mammoth Bar), with our friend Donna and her 4-year old daughter Maya.
This section of the the American River doesn't draw the hoards of tourists from the Bay Area and LA like the South Fork does. There are a few reasons why. For one thing, it is only 7-miles in length. It also consists of only Class I & II rapids. Lastly, not many know about this run, which is why we love it so much. Now, I know after writing this a few more people will know about it. But, hey, if I don't write about it someone else will. It may as well be me!
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by Sherri on June 17, 2009
Woman running with her dogs across the famous "No Hands Bridge" in Auburn, California.
I chose to feature this photo in my "Wednesday's WOW" post for a couple of reasons.
First of all, I really like it and secondly
the annual Western States 100 Endurance Run is coming up June 27-28. If you have never heard of this race, it is a 100-mile foot race which starts in Squaw Valley, California and winds up in Auburn, California 100-miles later. The participants of this race will cross
No Hands Bridge minutes before reaching the finish line at Placer High School.
NOTE: This bridge is in both El Dorado and Placer counties.
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by Sherri on February 28, 2009
Snowy red barn, rural Auburn, California.
This photo of the snowy red barn was also taken the day of my photo adventure across the Foresthill Bridge.
Here is another
photo of the same red barn, that I took a couple of years ago. I have always had a love and attraction for old barns, in particular red ones.
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by Sherri on February 27, 2009
Foresthill Bridge in the snow, Auburn, California.
After
photographing the American River from the Foresthill Bridge, I walked around near the parking area to get a photo of the bridge itself.
This bridge stands over 700 feet tall, is the tallest bridge in California and the third tallest bridge in the country.
As many times as I have driven over it, walked under it and viewed it from many different perspectives, I had never seen it in the snow and had never walked across it until February 13, 2009!
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by Sherri on February 23, 2009
North Fork of the American River, taken from the Foresthill Bridge, Auburn, California.
This shot of the North Fork of the American River takes in more of the surrounding area, than
the photo I posted last week. I also wanted to include the snow in this one. After all, that was the main reason I went on my photo adventure the day this was taken.
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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.
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by Sherri on February 17, 2009
Crossing the famous Foresthill Bridge, Auburn, California.
When I set out on my photo adventure this past Friday, I had no idea I would be walking across the Foresthill Bridge for the first time in 22 years.
Someday, I was going to walk across this bridge. But, I needed a really good reason first. Although I always wanted to do it, the thought of it gave me the creeps, that is until this past Friday.
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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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