Searching back roads for images to share . . .

Caples Lake, CA

In late summer of 2008 workers began to drain water from the lake in order to repair gate valves in the dam.  It was a strange moonscape.

. . . our travels in search of photo memories to share.
When we were kids we loved it when Dad loaded us all in the car and headed out to “go for a ride”.  Now days as adults we still love a ride in the country, but now we pack up some cheese, bread and wine then head out in search of a back road not yet explored.  

Crayfish

searched in vain for enough moisture to survive.  It was a sad site to see how many perished.

The Lake bottom

nearly dry and scattered with debris.

Fragile Remains

turned white by the sun.

Stair steps

cut in by receding waters.

The earthen dam

with valves to be repaired.

Pickett Road

Calistoga, CA

Some like the early fall crush time in Napa Valley, but we especially like the late end of fall just before leaf drop.

A wild grape vine

stands proudly in front of rows of planted vines and olive trees.

An outstretched arm

back lit by the low afternoon sun.

Fall Grape Leaves

each a rainbow of color.

Pickett Road

flanked by rows of color

Valley Oak

hangs over vines along the road.

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