Tag Archives: Altamont Pass

Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Country Muse

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Angeline M

My muse frequently directs me out onto the backroads that surround the suburban setting I live in. There, I find peace and the flow of creativity. I listen and can hear her voice. The seasons come and go, with green … Continue reading →

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And The Rains Came

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Angeline M

  Our storm doors have been opened. Northern California began having incredible rain last week, that is continuing this week. The drought status in this corner of California is said to still be in good standing, but our streams, lakes, … Continue reading →

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Phoneography Challenge: Nature Strikes a Pose

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Angeline M

This was on a registration table at an art show I was at Saturday. A simple spring arrangement of flowers; the Snapdragon was just showing off. Nature can be such a show-offy kind of gal. That famous Altamont Pass I’ve … Continue reading →

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D is for…Drought

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Angeline M

…Dry days that have led to a drought in California.  A drought was declared by California’s governor earlier this month, with some counties facing mandatory water restrictions, and others on voluntary conservation. The Central Valley of Northern California where I live is … Continue reading →

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Phoneography Challenge: Black and White

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Angeline M

Home on the range. Cattle out on the Altamont Pass in Northern California.  And to quote Sally in her post today, “I am, however, amazed at the lack of commitment that humankind has for its most serious partner in life’s … Continue reading →

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iPhoneography Challenge: Nature

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Angeline M

Nature, here in the area of Northern California where I live, changes from season to season. Spring brings us the beautifully bucolic scene like that above. The photo was captured with my iPhone from the car, as we descended from the … Continue reading →

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Project 365, Day 254; Travel Theme: Leading Lines

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Angeline M

Freight trains wend through the Altamont Pass between the Central California Valley and the San Francisco East Bay area. In the many times we drive between the east side of the Altamont and the Bay Area, this is the first time … Continue reading →

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Project 365, Day 118; Riding Shotgun

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Angeline M

My husband and I drive over the Altamont Pass quite a bit to see some of our kids who live on the other side of the mountain. I never tire of the scenery, especially in spring. I thought I’d share some … Continue reading →

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The Green Green Grass of Home

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Angeline M

Continue along with me to day 10 in BootsnAll 30 Days of Indie Travel Project Prompt #10: EARTH At what point in your travels have you felt most in tune with the Earth? Share a story of how you interacted with … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Path….Bonus Round

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Angeline M

Thought I’d share this photo, along with my previous photo, for the challenge of the week. There’s always someone who strays off the path, and then those who just won’t budge from the straight and narrow. Photo taken along the Altamont Pass in Northern California.

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