The Oaks of Black Butte Lake
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was about as beautiful a day as there ever was, and, since the girls and I had the day off, I took them up to Black Butte Lake for an hour. Here are a few photos, because we have to celebrate beauty when we see it here in Orland.
This was the only boat we saw on the lake that day. We were atop the dam at the observation overlook. If only my photo of Mt. Shasta had turned out -- it was quite visible, even in the low haze and clouds to the north.
I have taken so many photos of this tree and picnic table, that I think maybe I should sponsor their upkeep (shhhhhh, you didn't hear me say that).
Oh yeah -- this one, too.
I kinda like this one. Something so personal about an oak tree.
Just down this hill is the marina. Can't be too much happening down there during a winter when the water is low.
This lonely specimen doesn't get as much attention, but since I was standing in the playground at that moment, hearing nothing but "lookit me, Mama! Lookit me!" I rather appreciated this guy's solitude.
Also, you need to be very, very thankful I don't have such a keen interest in weeds.
Comments
Another blog??? R U kidding me?
AND all this time you are a stellar photographer and I didn't know?
What I would give to walk around that place. It looks so peaceful. But I might leave the kids back at the *ranch* with you....ahh, now THAT'S PEACEFUL
Posted by: The Glamorous Life | January 29, 2009 06:59 AM
I like the oaks. They're "oaky dokey" in my book.
Photos #4 and 5 are my faves.
Posted by: Da Goddess | February 2, 2009 10:05 PM
The trees are looking a bit lonely - were probably glad to have little children playing under them.
The last shot, the smaller tree was undoubtedly tickled pink to have his picture taken just like the big boys! (that is of course, if trees only had human feelings)
Posted by: Rick's Cafe | February 3, 2009 01:11 PM