Behind Those Trees
Hidden just over the ridge of Oakland hills is Redwood Regional Park.
Back in the 1800s, the park was scene of extensive logging that helped supply the building materials in the booming San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Home to my favorite tree - Sequoia Sempervirens, a.k.a. Coast Redwood, the park's over 1,800 acres also has other evergreens, chapparal and grassland. It is a home to many species of wildlife, such as the rare golden eagle and striped racer snake. Even the shy mountain lion will make an appearance every now and then.
Literally just 3 minutes away from where I live. It's reassuring to be able to find refuge amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Oakland.
12 Responses
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On 8 March 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:
Oh wow!! There is it!
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On 8 March 2008 Donald Bothem gave props:
Great, the color, the depth. Wow
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On 8 March 2008 Penny Palmer gave props:
Great job at capturing the light rays through the trees.
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On 8 March 2008 Sock Monkey gave props:
Stunningly Beautiful - I can even smell it you have so much clarity in this shot!
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On 9 March 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Some mood here! Love the detail in the lit branch in the lower right, especially.
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On 9 March 2008 Jon Argyropoulos gave props:
Thanks for the memory, Portia...I used to go there when I was a kid. Excellent capture...love the light through the trees. :~}
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On 11 March 2008 Joe Lowe gave props:
quite grand and majestic
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On 13 March 2008 alyssa ornelas said:
WOW this is stunnning!
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On 21 April 2008 John Linton gave props:
I expect an Ewok to come out at me any moment.
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On 24 April 2008 Courtney Brown gave props:
So astonishing.
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On 14 May 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thank you all for your comments. Much appreciated!
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On 24 May 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
Your photos are loved by all...look at all your props...don't make me come out there to get you to get published. LOL You have amazing talent.
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