Here’s what one of them looks like when it’s out of the nest. Not sure if this is the momma or daddy bird, or what kind of bird it is, but I’m sure the Knowlesville bird expert will be able …
As soon as the construction was finished on our porch two little birds decided to build their nest under it. It’s a good thing we don’t use the front door very often, because these parents are very protective, and they …
The state air quality board recently banned the use of burn barrels, which was this regions’ way of dealing with junk paper and other household waste. Unfortunately too many people were burning things that are really unhealthy for you, like …
Sunday at last. Nothing planned except for sleeping in, going to the Veterans Pancake Breakfast, and then working in the yard. Fire alarm goes off at 6am, for a mutual aid call in Loleta. They were working on a structure …
A group of Triumph riders from Oregon came down our way today on their annual tour, so I joined up with them for a ride up Hwy. 36. One rider (on a Honda) had a mis-adjusted chain come off and …
Ferndale is a very caring town, and even if you’re a dummy who manages to crash a motorcycle that doesn’t even have a motor, the townsfolk will have sympathy for you. A get well card for Bud (as we finally …
Ricky was determined to sit in Lori’s lap tonight, even though the space was occupied. Meg apparently didn’t mind him sitting on her, or at least she wasn’t going to vacate her chosen spot. After all, possesion is 9/10ths of …
This is the third Jessica that I’ve had model for me. Since it was a nice warm day I thought it would be nice to photograph her in the little bit of our garden that hasn’t been plowed under. With …
The five mile drive from 101 to Ferndale is a pretty scenic drive, but several of the local residents also go out of their way to make sure you’re amused as well. One of them is Henry Del Biaggio, who …
This is Shelley, a 16 year old from Eureka who thought she wanted to be a model. She also wanted to get dressed up in Victorian clothes. After spending an hour tightly cinched into a corset, I think she was …
While combing the yard for slugs and snails, I came across this little guy. The canna leaves are favorite hiding spots for both slugs and frogs, but it’s a lot nicer when I discover a frog hiding than another slug. …
Aside from a paint job, our porch restoration is completed. Hopefully this summer we can get the house painted, while there isn’t any landscaping around it to have to work around. A pair of little birds have already made the …
Today is the bicycle tour of the lost coast, so that means our annual helicopter training, and of course the best part, the helicopter ride above Ferndale. This year I sat on the other side to the chopper, so I …
This afternoon I photographed the rehearsal for the upcoming dance recital at the rep. The Dance Academy is putting on a wacky interpretation of Alice in Wonderland. The dancer with the interesting hair is a catepillar. I think.
Just for the record, this photo was taken a few days after I photographed Haley in the same spot, and this isn’t Haley. Whoever this model is, she’s certainly better looking than the log lady character from Twin Peaks.
This shot was taken the same evening, just at dusk. When she struck this pose, I noticed how the lines of her hands and arms followed the lines the clouds formed. One of those chance things that just worked.
Looking back at last month, my updates were once again pretty pitiful. Between the visit to see Mom and Dad (and the number of things that went wrong that trip) plus the start of the Ferndale Fire Dept donation drive, …
Tonight we had our graduation for the Firefighters Academy. Once again Lori proved that she’s not the photographer in the family. The truck in the background is Eureka’s HazMat truck, which is a converted beer delivery van. The fireman on …
I recently placed some fliers at College of the Redwoods regarding modeling, so hopefully in the next few weeks I’ll be introducing some new faces here. This is Erin, and she’s modeling an evening bodice from the early 1900s. The …
It cleared up very nicely today so I took the afternoon off to go take pictures. I went out to Ocean Ranch to check the progress of the lupines. Still a few more days (weeks?) before they are in full …
Apparently it’s that time of year again. At our house we have frog season, we have spider season, and we can tell when spring is finally here because we have bird crap season.
Driving to work this morning we noticed this signal on Main Street. My first thought was that they must be doing some road work or something so I started to slow down. Then I saw the people in front of …
The beach that we shot at yesterday was the same beach that Lori and I explored two weeks ago. But something new this trip was this huge old growth redwood stump that had washed ashore. It was perfect for posing …
Two weeks and no updates. Had a trip to Grandma’s in there, and finished up my fire academy class except for the final which is this Tuesday. Today was just as the weather reports predicted, absolutely nice! I had a …
Lori and I spent the day exploring the South Jetty, starting at a wildlife preserve in Loleta, where we walked, or in some areas, sloshed through the wetlands and eventually made our way to the beach. We came across this …
Our porch received the roof and the newel posts in the last couple of days. It sure is nice being able to go out our front door again. Not only do we have steps from the porch, but the ground …
While the sun was out this week, I completed another long delayed project, taking some pictures for the upcoming City of Rio Dell web site. This photo was taken near the Eel River, where there are very prominent bluffs. I …
I finally got my schedule to coincide with the sun’s. The magazine “Where to Retire”, is doing a story on Ferndale and they are featuring Ken Torbert and his wife Sharon, so I got commisioned to take their portrait for …
Here’s the beginning of our new porch. Bill and George from Del Biaggio Construction have been working on it the last few days. We need to get some spindles and balusters ordered before it can be completed, but I’m liking …
Today was the annual Foggy Bottom Race in Ferndale, and despite the name, it was run under sunny skies. It was so nice in fact that Lori and I even stopped for ice cream. These three girls provided a bit …
