Birds of Lake Merritt

Three Birds in Flight - Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

This was my favorite picture from today's photo shoot at Lake Merritt in Oakland with my friend, Sandy Steinman.  Sandy is an excellent nature photographer.  Check out his website at http://naturalhistorywanderings.com.

Carousel - Florence, Italy

Original

Embossed Effect

Test driving a new special effects program.  I like both photos.  Which is your favorite?

Anise Swallowtail Butterfly - Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline, San Leandro, CA

Tlingit Native Alaskan Totem Carver, Nathan P. Jackson

Saxman Village, Alaska

Eagle Totem Carving, Saxman Village, Alaska

Heron at Elkhorn Slough - Near Moss Landing, CA

Elkhorn Slough is a great place for bird watching and hiking.  See  their website at http://www.elkhornslough.org for more information.