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 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. [click to continue…]
by Sherri on February 15, 2009
Our cabin in the snow, Auburn, California.
Friday the 13th was a great day here in Auburn. After having several low snowfalls this year that didn’t stick, we finally had one that did. That day turned out to be quite an adventure for me; one that I’m not likely to forget anytime soon.
If you’ve been following this Photo Blog, you are aware that I’ve been really sick and have had a bad case of “cabin fever.” Well, thanks to the snowfall we had on Friday the 13th, that is all history now. As sick as I was, there was nothing that was going to keep me from going on a photo adventure. I’m sure glad I did, because it was just what the doctor ordered.
My photo adventure began with a walk around my neighborhood. That was great. But, what I did next was something I’ve put off for 22 years. Check back soon to find out what that was.
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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 2, 2009
Little cabin in the woods, Auburn, California.
This photo of our house was taken during a recent low snowfall. We are still waiting for “The Big One!”
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by Sherri on December 26, 2008
Jeff & Cocoa walking in our neighborhood during a low snowfall, Auburn, CA
Well, we didn’t get the “White Christmas” we were hoping for. But, we have had a couple of low snowfalls recently. Unfortunately, the snow didn’t stick either time.
We still have a lot of winter ahead of us. We could still get a snowfall like you see in the photo in my “Merry Christmas” post.
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by Sherri on December 24, 2008
Snowy Red Barn, Auburn, California, taken in March 2006.
Merry Christmas everyone!
We hope those of you that read this blog are having a wonderful holiday season this year.
We have been really busy making photo gifts again this year and hoping for a “White Christmas.” There is actually a really good chance that we will have one this year. The snow is supposed to get down to the 1,500 foot level or lower, sometime tomorrow on Christmas Day. If we do, that would make 2 in 20 years for us. That is pretty good, considering our elevation is only 1,600 feet and we only get a couple of snowfalls per year!
Hopefully, I will have some photos of our “White Christmas” here in the Sierra Foothill’s to share with the readers of this Blog in a couple of days!
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Happy Holidays!
Sherri, Jeff and Cocoa (our Chocolate Lab & Australian Shepherd dog)
by Sherri on December 21, 2008
Auburn Volunteer Fire Department with the Auburn Courthouse in the background, Old Town Auburn, California.
Two of the most famous icons in Old Town Auburn are no doubt the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department and the Auburn Courthouse.
This photo was also captured during the same photo shoot as the photos in my last 2 posts. It was shot at ISO 6400.
While developing this image, I decided to apply my favorite artistic filter in PhotoShop “Poster Edges.” It works really well on old buildings. I hope you like it too!
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by Sherri on December 18, 2008
Historic Auburn Courthouse at night, Old Town Auburn, California
This shot was also taken during our recent visit to Old Town, to check out the holiday decorations. I have photographed this beauty several times before, but never from this perspective and never at night.
Most of the shots that were taken during this photo shoot were shot at ISO 3200 and 6400. This one was shot at ISO 6400. It was a really good opportunity to put the Nikon D300 to the high ISO test. It also gave me a good reason to experiment with the Noise Reduction feature in Adobe Lightroom 2. I am very pleased with the results.
I highly recommend the Nikon D300, to anyone looking for an affordable Pro-level Nikon DSLR camera. I am also blown away by the features and performance of Lightroom 2 and I highly recommend that as well.
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