Creeks

One of the fascinating aspects of visiting a National park, is encountering unexpected settings. The yosemite creek on a crisp morning is a sight of tranquility.

Sun Rays

Capturing sun's rays and its hues is an insatiable quest. Here's few of them. From top right most in clockwise direction: O'Shaughnessy Dam near Yosemite National park; Sunset at San Simeon beach (along Highway 1); Yosemite NP with half dome at the backdrop; cannot recollect from my memory

BridalVeil Falls - Yosemite

If you are visiting yosemite National park anytime of the year and eager to see an active water fall, you can place your bet on Bridalveil. The base of this 620 feet fall can be reached through a short (1/2 mile) trail. The power of the canyon breeze blows the fall back and forth, giving the falls a "veil-like" look. The pictures above were taken during fall season, however the waterfall is most active in spring.

Danish Countryside - Solvang

Solvang is a small village 35 miles north of Santa Barbara in California, whcih provides a Danish countryside experience. Whether you are looking for an idllyic mood or the wine tasting experience or the indulgence in pastries - there is something for everyone!! More about Solvang

Giant Sequoia - Sequoia and kings Canyon

Among the tallest trees on earth, they can be over 100 meters in length and 5-10 meters at the base. Besides this National park, Sequoia tree a.k.a Redwoods can also be seen at many places along the california coast. I have seen them at BigSur and at Muir Woods, San Francisco.

Stalactites - Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Such wonderful stalactite and stalagmite formations can be seen in the crystal cave at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National park. This art work is carved by Nature with the help of water droplets, limestone and ofcourse time - millions of them!!

Andrew Molera State Park - Big Sur

The mile long trail in this park is a unique experience. It leads to a sandy beach, taking one through a meadow, creek, several wildflowers and sycamore trees. The park also brings many bird watchers.

Monarch butterflies

Standing 100 meters away one can only guess what they are looking is bunch of dry leaves. Thanks to binoculars. These are Monarch butterflies helping themself with the cold weather by migrating to the south, seen in pizmo beach,CA

Delicate Arch

A moderate 1.5 mile hike from the parking area takes visitors to this touted arch in the Arches National park in Moab, Utah. The man in the picture gives a sense of this 52 feet giant standing out at the edge of the mountain. The hiker does not get a sense of this wonder until the very end of the trail.

Rainbow

The church seen in the picture is the Mormon church in Lajolla, CA. Non- Mormon's get to only go around the exterior of the church, which is embellished with stainglass paintings.

San Diego Harbor

San diego harbor not only boasts the great view of the pacific ocean , but also showchases the art work. This initiative by the city is a part of the community-based Public Art Program. The locals now have one more reason to enjoy the harbor.