Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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.

Monday, February 25, 2008

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!!

Sunday, February 24, 2008

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.