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Grand Island Mansion

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 After visiting the very old town of Locke we went further north into the delta to the Grand Island Mansion. Talk about two different worlds. While Locke ( my previous post) was build in the 1909 and was really showing it's age. The Grand Island Mansion  built in 1917 was on a whole other spectrum. If you want an opulent, and extravagant wedding or business retreat this is the place for you. 24,00 square feet, 58 rooms, (most with their own theme), tennis court, helipad and so much more.  This is their 'front lawn' Lot's of outdoor statues Close up of the arm on the chair above. Lots of indoor statues Are you allowed to sit on this. Nothing opulent here.  The mirrored ballroom with a handsome photographer. It even has a disco ball. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave
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Locke California

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 Locke is a very small town in the Sacramento River Delta. It had a  very diverse population but is best know as a Chinese Settlement. It is still a viable community today. The buildings are old and to be honest it doesn't look like they've done much to them since the early 1900's. It was a very interesting place to visit. Lots of flowers and esoteric stuff.  Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph, Dave
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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

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 A while back I visited the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. The steam engine they use is from my home town of McCloud California. #25 was a hometown favorite and headed excursion trains for many years. #25 built in 1925, her boiler plate. You've heard of being born on the wrong side of the tracks? Well I was photographing from the wrong side of the tracks, but still pretty cool.  They flush water and steam from the locomotive before starting out. I had a seat on the open gondola, you paid extra for the fancy interior in one of the parlor cars. The train was rocking and rolling but the scenery was pretty good. The business part of #25, running gear and drive wheels Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave
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Sequoia National Park

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  I took a trip to Sequoia National Park on Tuesday. Sequoia is the second  National Park, established in 1890 after Yellowstone, I believe Yosemite was third. I left a little late, but it was still a great experience.  Did some hiking and just a little photography 😀 Most of my photos aren't of the trees, they tend to be a little hard to photograph. This one is from across a meadow. For reference see the people walking near the base of the tree. However there was a lot to photograph that weren't on such a grand scale. The meadow provided a lot of opportunities. The age old question ' What came first the boulder or the tree?' Nature heals itself though it may take many, many years. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave
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Oregon and Northern California Coast

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  Finally got around to editing some of the photos I took on my second work/brief vacation to the Oregon and Norther California Coast. Really this is just a small portion and in no particular order. I love the ruggedness of the Oregon and N. California Coasts Did it take you a second or two to find the starfish below? These flowers came in a myriad of colors and sizes. I've never seen this species before, about the size of a couple of quarters and all over the beach. There are tons of types of Lupine, this is a new one for me. And last but not least a beautiful sunset Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph, Dave
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