Spring Photos
Burney Creek just above Burney Creek Falls
McArthur Burney Falls
A non-HDR version of McArthur Burney Falls edited only with Macphun's Luminar software.
Burney Falls Stats
Taken near the Burney Falls Overlook
McArthur Burney Falls
An HDR version of McArthur Burney Falls. Taken from near the end of the Falls Trail.
McArthur Burney Falls
Taken along the walk down to the falls.
McArthur Burney Falls from the overlook
Middle McCloud Falls in the moonlight
Taken while the moon was still out lighting up the falls.
Middle McCloud Falls in the moonlight (vertical)
Taken while the moon was still out lighting up the falls.
Middle McCloud Falls in the moonlight
Upper McCloud Falls as seen from the overlook
Taken during the peak of the spring runoff
Looking Down on the McCloud River
Lower McCloud Falls
Taken during the peak of the spring runoff.
The McCloud River above Lakin Damn
Taken from along the River Trail which follows the McCloud River near the upper, middle, and lower falls.
Middle McCloud Falls from above
Taken from the overlook near the parking lot to the falls
Middle McCloud Falls
Near McCloud California. The falls can be accessed by a short hike from the road or by following the river trail that follows the McCloud River for several miles.
Middle McCloud Falls
Taken during the peak of the spring runoff. This particular photo was edited using Topaz Texture Effects to give it the washed out type look.
A Misty Middle McCloud Falls
The moon breaking through the clouds
Taken from our campsite along the McCloud River
A Nooner at Noon
I picked the perfect time along our hike near Burney Creek Falls to stop and open up a cold one. It was 11:59 when I took this picture. Nothing better than opening up a Nooner at noon.
Spring runoff near Cole Creek
Taken during some spring hiking near Bear River Reservoir and Cole Creek
Cole Creek just above the campground
Taken during the spring after the heavy winter of 2017.
A small waterfall near Cole Creek
One of the many seasonal creeks that can feed Cole Creek
A clear night in Forgotten Flat
Enjoying the stars while taking in the campfire from our camp in Forgotten Flat
Home
Taken during my first night of backpacking in 2017. It's amazing how after 6 months, laying down in my tent still feels like home.
Kicking back at camp
Taken from a trip to Forgotten Flat, near Kyburz, CA
Sitting around the campfire
Ryan and Aaron sitting around the campfire at Forgotten Flat, near Kyburz, Ca.
Silver Creek rushing in the spring runoff
Taken just below Forgotten Flat near Kyburz, CA
The junction of Caples Creek and Silver Creek
Taken along the Caples Creek Trail near Silverfork and Kyburz, CA
Looking south towards Hwy 88 and Silver Lake
From the ridge seperating Silver Creek and Caples Creek
Looking south towards Hwy 88 and Silver Lake (up close)
From the ridge seperating Silver Creek and Caples Creek
Reaching for the clouds
A tall tree up on the top of the ridge seperating the Silver Creek Drainage from the Caples Creek Drainage
The top of the Old Silver Loop
Along the Caples Creek drainage near Silverfork, CA. Taken at the top of the ridge about halfway through the loop.
Stairs along the Cataract Falls Trail
Sunlight on Cataract Creek
A bridge along the Dipsea Trail near Stinson Beach
A bridge along the Steep Ravine Trail
A bridge along the Steep Ravine Trail
In the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The "Ladder" on the Steep Ravine Trail
Taken just about a mile below the Pantoll Ranger Station near Muir Woods National Monument and Stinson Beach.
Stinson Beach seen from the Matt Davis Trail
Located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
A field of wildflowers with Snow Mountain off in the distance
Taken in Table Mountain Ecological Preserve, near Oroville, California. Snow Mountain is across the Central Valley and is part of the Mendocino National Forest.
Phantom Falls from the overlook
Table Mountain Ecological Preserve, Oroville, CA
Phantom Falls (close up)
Taken in Table Mountain Ecological Preserve, near Oroville, California.
Beatson Falls up close
Located at Table Mountain Ecological Preserve near Oroville, CA