January 14, 2011

Our Canyon–after the rains …

We took our first walk in the canyon (post rain) this week.  After seeing the $12+ million damage wrought by the creek in Laguna Beach last week, we desired to see what the creek that runs thru our canyon did.  So off we set …

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First effect of all the rain?  There’s a whole lotta this growing:

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And, of course, a couple of obligatory self-portraits with my beloveds are in order …

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Green, glorious green …

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Approaching the stream, we can already see that a bunch of trees are gone and shrubs are flattened …

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Here’s Big Dude, thinking he’s all tricky, photographing me, photographing him …

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6 comments:

Unknown said...

It is really beautiful Susan! I espescially love your little family on their hike!

Loved the comment yesterday about how Donna Boucher encouraged you to start the blog. Beautiful!

Jessaca said...

Love the one of you in black and white and your kids and the third photo.
Have a great weekend

Bird's Eye View Photography said...

Oh- I just love the feel of the first path shot with the sun -- so so beautiful.

Tracy P. said...

I just love a good outing with the Kellers! The one of you and your boys is my favorite.

Lisa said...

Just georgeous.. Love the leaves.
Stunning work.

Katarina said...

Looking at your pictures, sometimes it makes me wish I didn't live in a place where snow covered the ground 4 to 5 months of the year!