Redwood Regional Park
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.
37 responses
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Michael Gossenauer gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Beautiful! Nice POV.
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David Baker gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Love the perpective! Been there.......................My grandmother lived in Santa Cruz. What lens is that Portia?
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adniloj gave props (2 Jun 2008):
gorgeous capture
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Maria Luisa Runti gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Amazing and poetic capture, very good perspective:)))++++++++++++++
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Alice gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Great point of view!!!
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Allen Price said (2 Jun 2008):
I think I see Treebeard. Nice shot.
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John Linton gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Wonderful shot...I fell in love with redwood when we visited Muir Woods on our trip to San Francisco. I like it better than another National Monument that goes by the name of Mount Rushmore.
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Simon Le gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Awesome POV shot Portia!
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Portia Söderberg said (2 Jun 2008):
Thanks all for your kind comments, much appreciate!
@David, I used a 10-22mm lens on this shot. -
David Swatton gave props (2 Jun 2008):
nice shot and a great place to get away from things
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Glenn Buzbee gave props (2 Jun 2008):
The upsweep of the trees is breathtaking. Beautiful shot.
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Chris Whitney said (2 Jun 2008):
I like the converging lines Portia. It is nice to find beautiful nature close to home.
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Jason Platt gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Wide angle gives a full sweep of the majesticness of these huge trees!
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JoAnn Jurgens gave props (2 Jun 2008):
amazing photo!!
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David Rocaberti gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Nicely done. This picture takes me there.
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Donna Beeler said (2 Jun 2008):
love the perspective...the colors..just everything..beautiful shot!
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Patty Gross gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Fantastic shot, Portia! This one really takes my breath away!!!
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Coreesi said (2 Jun 2008):
Great Shot!
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (2 Jun 2008):
Portia, a wonderful perspective on the Redwoods! A really stunning photo.
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Anne Mcginn gave props (2 Jun 2008):
This photo brings back many fond memories of my childhood growing up in the Oakland area. I love redwoods with all my hear and soul, they are as much a part of me as my blood. thanks for the beautiful and majestic kings. they deserve it.
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (2 Jun 2008):
I feel very small............good job!
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Adrian Rodriguez gave props (3 Jun 2008):
You have a great photographic eye
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Radhika ...!! said (3 Jun 2008):
Lovely pic... I had tried one like this in Muir Woods... but this one's just with the right exposure! Good Job!
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elfriede fulda gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Portia, this is fabulous....
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Natalie S gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Beautiful
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (3 Jun 2008):
Amazing colours!!! amazing capture !!! Beautiful
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (4 Jun 2008):
Fantastic perspective here Portia. A powerful photo of nature. Love it!
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Michel Vaque gave props (4 Jun 2008):
i've been there and love it a lot
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Jay El said (7 Jun 2008):
Gorgeous! And it's only about hour 'n a half away...
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Portia Söderberg said (9 Jun 2008):
Thanks all for viewing and for your comments. Much appreciated!
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Debby Adler gave props (9 Jun 2008):
Love this!
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Gail Fleming said (10 Jun 2008):
I love the redwoods, every trail is natures wonder.
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Paul Themens said (13 Jun 2008):
awesome, great camera angle;
well done.
pretty dense area...
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Amanda Means gave props (19 Jun 2008):
Great perspective!! Really shows how big these trees are!!
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Johan Hendrikse said (19 Jun 2008):
what a wonderful perspective! great capture!
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Portia Söderberg said (19 Jun 2008):
Thank you Debby, Gail, Paul, Amanda and Johan for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!
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adniloj gave props (23 Jun 2008):
This capture makes me feel as if I am glee-fully riding a tricycle through a magical forest!
