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I go, I see, I do, I walk, I think, I like…

Oak Tree and New Grass

CaleroOaks2006|03|25: Oaks and Spring Grass. Near Calero Reservoir. March 25, 2006. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.
Oak Tree and Spring Grass. Near Calero Reservoir. March 25, 2006. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell.

I think we can safely say that spring has arrived in central California. (For the record, the backlit grass really was this color.)
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March 25, 2006 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on Oak Tree and New Grass

Lens for Sale?

I may be selling one of my lenses soon. It is a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-f5.6 IS zoom lens for Canon 350D, 20D, and 20D cameras. (It may work on the 10D, but I’m not certain.) It is a fine “all-in-one” lens for hiking and many other purposes since it covers a 35mm equivalent range of 28mm-135mm. the image stabilization feature allows handheld shots at about 2 or 3 shutter speeds slower than otherwise, and may make a tripod less necessary for some users.

The lens is in fine shape and was just factory adjusted and cleaned by Canon. Although I have used this lens to shoot some of my favorite images, I find I’m not using it much at this point because other lenses I own duplicate its range.

I prefer to sell face to face to a local Bay Area buyer who can see and try the lens before a sale. Contact me if you might be interested.
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March 15, 2006 Posted by | Photography | Comments Off on Lens for Sale?

Calero Fire Road (Color)

CaleroFireRoadColor2006|02|17: Fire Road. Calero Park. February 17, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Fire Road. Calero Park. February 17, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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February 17, 2006 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on Calero Fire Road (Color)

Oak, Grass, and Sky at Calero

OakGrassSkyCalero2006|02|17: Oak, Grass, Sky. Calero Park. February 17, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Oak, Grass, and Sky. Calero Park. February 17, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.

I got out for a morning hike at Calero Park today, mostly before the rain arrived.
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February 17, 2006 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on Oak, Grass, and Sky at Calero

It's a No Photo Weekend

I went out twice this weekend with the intention of taking pictures, but I came back pretty much empty-handed both times.

On Saturday I took a little loop hike at Almaden Quicksilver – out on Randol, up Prospect #3, and back to the Hacienda entrance via Mine Hill, Castillero, English Camp, and Deep Gulch. Although I took a few pictures of some oak trees on Prospect #3, the light was pretty dreary the whole time.

Today I hiked to the top of Mission Peak (see below) but barely took any pictures, partly due to the very high winds but also the stark, unforgiving light. As I was traversing the ridge I reminded myself that I don’t have to photograph everything, and that sometimes it is great to just hike.
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February 5, 2006 Posted by | Photography | Comments Off on It's a No Photo Weekend

Three Oaks Near Calero

ThreeOaks2006|01|16: Three Oaks. Calero Park. January 16, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Three Oaks. Calero Park. January 16, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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January 16, 2006 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on Three Oaks Near Calero

Ridgtop Oak Snag

CaleroOakSnag2006|01|13: Ridgetop Oak Snag. Calero Park. January 13, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Ridgetop Oak Snag at Sunset. Calero Park. January 13, 2006. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.

January 13, 2006 Posted by | Photography: Calero | 2 Comments

Calero Oak Forest

OakForest2005|11|11: Oak Forest. Calero Park. November 11, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Oak Forest. Calero Park. November 11, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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December 18, 2005 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on Calero Oak Forest

Turkey Vulture at Calero

CaleroHawk2005|11|26: Hawk. Calero Park. November 26, 2005. © Dan Mitchell.
Turkey Vulture. Calero Park. November 26, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.

CaleroHawkVert2005|11|26: Hawk. Calero Park. November 26, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
Turkey Vulture. Calero Park. November 26, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.

(Note: I had originally – and ignorantly – identified these birds as “hawks.” My friend Tom Clifton tells me that these are actually turkey vultures, based on the wing shape.)

November 26, 2005 Posted by | Photography: Calero | 2 Comments

November Grass, Tree, and Sky (Horizontal)

GrassTreeSkyHoriz2005|11|11: Grass, Tree, and Sky. Calero Park. November 11, 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
November Grass, Tree, and Sky (alternate view). Calero Park. November 11. 2005. © Copyright Dan Mitchell.
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November 11, 2005 Posted by | Photography: Calero | Comments Off on November Grass, Tree, and Sky (Horizontal)

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