Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on May 18, 2023, near Hayfork Creek, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Scarlet Fritillary flowers. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on May 18, 2023, near Hayfork Creek, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Scarlet Fritillary flowers. #wildflowers #photography #nature
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a little mushroom that had emerged from the hard ground of the access road. I am not sure what it is, and my Seek application could not identify it. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
January 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a little mushroom that had emerged from the hard ground of the access road. I am not sure what it is, and my Seek application could not identify it. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 20 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 61 seconds later than the day before.
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 20 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 61 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 20 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 62 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 62 seconds later than the day before.
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 20 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 62 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:14, 62 seconds later than the day before.
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of what could be Bonfire Scalycap mushrooms. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of what could be Bonfire Scalycap mushrooms. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on April 12, 2025, along Highway 36W, #TehamaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Ithuriel's Spear flowers. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on April 12, 2025, along Highway 36W, #TehamaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Ithuriel's Spear flowers. #wildflowers #photography #nature
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 18 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 18 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 18 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 18 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:13, 61 seconds later than the day before.
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on July 8, 2023, near Hayfork Creek, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a bumble bee working over a bull thistle. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on July 8, 2023, near Hayfork Creek, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a bumble bee working over a bull thistle. #wildflowers #photography #nature
Photo taken on December 24, 2025, at my field in #NorthernCalifornia of a mushroom just starting to emerge from the grass shortly after a rainstorm. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
January 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Photo taken on December 24, 2025, at my field in #NorthernCalifornia of a mushroom just starting to emerge from the grass shortly after a rainstorm. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 16 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 16 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 16 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
January 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:23, 16 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:12, 60 seconds later than the day before.
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Dubakella Mountain, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Redstem Springbeauty flowers. This plant is high in vitamin C and is a known Native American medicinal plant. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Dubakella Mountain, #TrinityCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some Redstem Springbeauty flowers. This plant is high in vitamin C and is a known Native American medicinal plant. #wildflowers #photography #nature
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 14 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 59 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 59 seconds later than the day before.
January 13, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:21, 14 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 59 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 59 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 14 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 60 seconds later than the day before.
January 13, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 14 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 60 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:11, 60 seconds later than the day before.
The geese at peace, in Amador county. #Northerncalifornia #landscapephotography #naturephotography #photography #nikon #d7200
January 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The geese at peace, in Amador county. #Northerncalifornia #landscapephotography #naturephotography #photography #nikon #d7200
Happy Bluesky Monday! Photo taken January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of an accreted terranes outcropping with a blue-sky background. #BlueSkyMonday #nature #rock #geology
January 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Happy Bluesky Monday! Photo taken January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of an accreted terranes outcropping with a blue-sky background. #BlueSkyMonday #nature #rock #geology
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a Parish’s Nightshade flower and flower buds. Its blooming season is from March to June, but at this location, they bloom all year round. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a Parish’s Nightshade flower and flower buds. Its blooming season is from March to June, but at this location, they bloom all year round. #wildflowers #photography #nature
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:22, 12 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 58 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 58 seconds later than the day before.
January 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:22, 12 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 58 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 58 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 12 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 59 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 59 seconds later than the day before.
January 12, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 12 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 59 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:10, 59 seconds later than the day before.
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia. I turned over a rock and saw this little spider looking like it was hibernating. I was careful to take a photo, then returned the rock without hurting the spider. #photography #nature #spiders #arachnids
January 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia. I turned over a rock and saw this little spider looking like it was hibernating. I was careful to take a photo, then returned the rock without hurting the spider. #photography #nature #spiders #arachnids
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a Great Valley Gumweed flower. I am amazed that these flowers are still blooming in January. #wildflowers #photography #nature
January 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Posted especially for Mike’s mom. Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of a Great Valley Gumweed flower. I am amazed that these flowers are still blooming in January. #wildflowers #photography #nature
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some mushrooms that were growing at the base of a California Buckeye Shrub. I had to climb through some obstacles to get this photo, but it was worth it. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
January 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Photo taken on January 10, 2026, near Beegum Gorge, #ShastaCounty, #NorthernCalifornia of some mushrooms that were growing at the base of a California Buckeye Shrub. I had to climb through some obstacles to get this photo, but it was worth it. #photography #nature #FungiFriends #fungi #mushrooms
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:22, 10 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 57 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 57 seconds later than the day before.
January 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanJose #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:22, 10 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 57 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 57 seconds later than the day before.
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 10 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 58 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 58 seconds later than the day before.
January 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The sun will rise in #SanFrancisco #NorthernCalifornia tomorrow at 7:24, 10 seconds earlier than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 58 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 17:09, 58 seconds later than the day before.