Paul D. Natkin: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

As I've mentioned, there's an almost constant stream of visitors to the Viewpoint. Day and night, they come from near and far.

Visitors to the Viewpoint, Dec. 31, 2010

The moon isn't full, but my head is. It's the last day of the year, and I have a lot I want to get done before the new year begins. I wish everyone happiness and good health in 2011!

The Moon, Rising Higher, 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

It's almost the last day of the year, but I'm still thinking of July, August, September--those months. It was a clear, cold day today, with no snow. The ground was frozen this morning. It gets dark early, but soon it will be January, the month when some of the most amazing sunrises take place.

Lovers with Painted Sky, 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

I'm revisiting a photo I took towards the end of the summer, or in the fall, this year. I wanted to have a better look at the branches, so I played around with the settings.

Detail Shot of Tree Branches Below the Edge, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

This year I'm looking forward to spring and summer more than I usually do. Well, they'll be along soon enough.

Lovers in the Dark, 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010

Another rainy day. Seems to be the going theme.

Bench, Fall, 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Summer is long gone, and, with it, the haunting tune of the popsicle truck. But I wouldn't describe this winter as a cold one. No--it's a wet, and relatively warm one. There could be snow around the corner, and we did have some around Thanksgiving, but there's none for now.

House, Surrounded by Shrubs, Fall, 2010

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Day. Rain again. Headed for the Viewpoint.

Couple at the Edge, Jan. 9, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Eve, and still drizzling. Rain has its charms too, but I wouldn't mind being transported back to this moonlit night.

A Color Change, Nov. 21, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

A little wet for a trip to the Viewpoint, especially considering I just threw out my umbrella because it stopped collapsing the way it was supposed to. We'll see if I make it. Back in July I took this photo of the full moon.

Moon, a While after Rising, July 26, 2010

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

I haven't been down below for a while. When it rains, the trail is pretty slippery, and I always end up getting my shoes so caked with mud that I have to spend about an hour getting them clean. One species that grows in the two-park area that I believe I've neglected mentioning is Oregon Grape. I took this photo in July.

Oregon Grape, July 26, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

I did manage to get a couple shots of the eclipse last night, but the moon was visible only for a short time. Then the sky clouded over completely. I realize a hundred million people took better photos than I did last night, but at least most of those hundred million people weren't as close to the Viewpoint as I was.

Eclipse (II), Dec. 20, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Well, it's getting more and more overcast. I don't think I'm going to wait up for the eclipse. I went to the Viewpoint, and the moon wasn't even there. It was up high in the sky, more over the cemetery. And by the time I got back, I could barely detect the moon behind the heavy cloud cover. So maybe it's early to Klatch. in the meantime, I'm headed backwards.

Full Moon, July 26, 2010

I'm going to try to see the eclipse tonight. The question is where it will be in relation to the Viewpoint. I've mentioned Oregon Grape later on, but I'm going to mention it again in order to negate my later statement. Now it's all a blur.

Oregon Grape, Somewhat Blurred, July 26, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010

It's a little drizzly, but not too bad. I'm contemplating a trip to the Viewpoint. The moon isn't always full, but sometimes it's hard for me to get the full moon out of my mind.

Moon, July 26, 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Viewpoint, now or never!

Guy in Foreground, Three on Bench, July 24, 2010

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

After not too long, I'm going to amble over to the Viewpoint.

Lawn and Brambles, Fall,l 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Well, the Viewpoint.

Laurel with Bench, July 24, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Maybe just enough time to get to the Viewpoint.

The Sign at Night, July 24, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

Maybe there's still time for the Viewpoint.

The Sign Again, July 24, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

It's a rainy night. I'll go to the Viewpoint in spite of it.

The Sign from a Slightly Different Angle, July 24, 2010

Paul D. Natkin