Blue Moon/Black Oak
Reader/Photographer Bill Feil turned his camera moonward last night to capture the ascent of our fabled Blue Moon – choosing to shoot the lunar apparition through the leaves of a black oak that he grew from an acorn collected in Briones Park. We liked that. For you photographic nomenclature enthusiasts Bill used a D3200 equipped…
Unplanned Water Feature Pops Up In Pleasant Hill Sunday
Spigot turned off by some hardy firefighters after a hydrant shear on Crescent Plaza but it was entertaining while it was gushing – and the neighborhood kids LOVED it!
Moon Shot
Our dedicated crew of photographers are turning their lenses skyward this weekend as our skies light up and the Perseids are scheduled to make an appearance. After weeks of more down-to-earth photoplay the shooters are turning to the heavens for inspiration – and photos are already starting to stream in.
And Friday Dawns Upon Us…
A new day arrives – fresh and ready to go. It remains to be seen what we do with it. Overnight burglars wrapping up their sneaking and peeking and the commute gears up for those whose cars haven’t been stolen out of the driveway. See something happening in your neighborhood? You know who to call,…
“Rides” – Heavy Metal Edition
Not actually a candidate for our occasional automotive offering but eye-catching nonetheless is this beast: Dozer 220. Hand-picked Contra Costa County Fire Protection District personnel are trained as heavy equipment operators and certified through the State as Initial Attack Dozer Operators for use when things get hairy – as recently happened with the Point Fire…
Shadows On A Wall
Bit of action in Walnut Creek Tuesday after an alleged theft from the downtown Target store, a foot chase and eventual arrest of a man running from police. Capture made in a nearby parking lot.
Defiance At 105°
The attention we pay the unhoused among us here in the privileged 24/680 has singled us out for plaudits and more than a little criticism. In our tiny little minds the criticism, while minor, has been misdirected. That’s okay, we feel, as it’s not our job to convince you but – perhaps – to show…
More “Rides”
Photographers out and about collecting all manner of shots of people doing good things and bad. But a shooter’s eye tends to wander and they sometimes settle on things other than bar fights or fires – with photographer Sean McDonough appreciating an artful fender line or creative upholstery. Here’s the latest in a series of…
“In The Water Floated Empty Life Rafts And Soldiers’ Packs And Ration Boxes, And Mysterious Oranges…
“There in a jumbled row for mile on mile were soldiers’ packs. There were socks and shoe polish, sewing kits, diaries, Bibles, hand grenades. There were the latest letters from home, with the address on each one neatly razored out—one of the security precautions enforced before the boys embarked. “There were toothbrushes and razors, and…
Early-Risers Treated To Northern Light Show
Northern California was treated to a colorful aurora late Friday and overnight as a severe solar storm put on a heavenly light show. Sean McDonough was up and captured this view from Walnut Creek.