It’s been 10 years since I first started visiting the Salton Sea in California and there have been some big changes. Back in the day, the shore used to be bustling with pelicans, and I would spend hours taking photos of them as they headed north at sunset. Sadly, the tilapia that used to live in the sea can't survive the high salt levels anymore, which means the pelicans … [Read more...] about Drone Photography at the Salton Sea
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Quality Time at the Salton Sea
When we begin our snowbird trips, we always take our time going down the Washington, Oregon and California coasts enjoying the sights along the way. We only drive about 5 hours per day, skipping a day here and there, and taking around 2 weeks to make it down to the Coachella Valley in California where we meet up with the sun. By the time we get here, I'm ready for some … [Read more...] about Quality Time at the Salton Sea
Moments Like These
The world cannot be all bad when there are moments like these. Sometimes it feels like the world is full of only terrible things. If you watch the news, no one could blame you for thinking that. That's why I like to get away from cities and television and get out in nature where I can appreciate the beauty and positive things in the world. There are good things here … [Read more...] about Moments Like These
The Dancing Egret at Salton Sea, California
There are endless photo opportunities at the Salton Sea, California, and I never tire of watching the comings and goings of the birds. A stop on the pacific flyway, all sorts of birds come to rest and eat here. Although quite common, one of my favourites is the Great Egret, for it's grace. I love to just find myself a comfortable place to sit with a good view, be … [Read more...] about The Dancing Egret at Salton Sea, California
A Predictable Magic
Just another desert sunset I spend my days exploring With my eye on the horizon The spot the where the sun will later set Will a blanket of clouds extinguish the light? Will truant clouds create a pastel veil? Or will the clouds disperse for the sun’s rays to infiltrate? I spend my days exploring Willing the clouds to appear and then break The sun sinks below the … [Read more...] about A Predictable Magic