Category Archives: Nikon D70

Baby Tree Swallow

August 28, 2015 By JoelSax

May 17, 2015 We came across a couple of volunteers banding tree swallow nestlings. This little fellow was one of the two runts of the litter. The volunteer weighed him, put a band on him, and returned him to the nest, much to the relief of the mother who circled the box screaming as the […]

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Rock Pile

August 16, 2015 By JoelSax

May 10, 2015 Another location of which I am fond. This rock pile stands at the top of the first hill that you climb along the Quail Trail. I have thought of bringing a model here.

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The Spectrum Center from The Quail Trail

August 14, 2015 By JoelSax

May 10, 2015 This trail has alternating steep and flat sections that overlook the Irvine Valley. Here my wife hikes with a view of the Irvine Spectrum Center, a local office complex and entertainment mall.

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Oaks at Sunset

August 12, 2015 By JoelSax

May 3, 2015 I go by these trees all the time. The only thing I have not done is name them. What would be good names?

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Riders in the Sun

August 9, 2015 By JoelSax

May 3, 2015 I stood just shy of the summit of Dreaded Hill to get this shot.

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Matilja Poppies

August 5, 2015 By JoelSax

May 2, 2015 One of these days I am going to do a week of nothing but these wildflowers. Next spring.

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The Entrance to the Marsh

August 3, 2015 By JoelSax

May 2, 2015 The San Joaquin Wildlife Refuge is an artificial marsh developed by the Irvine Water District so that they would not be flushing clean — and thus sterile — water into the Upper Newport Bay. I lead a hike here every month. I did something experimental here: I used a yellow graduated filter. […]

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Edge of the World

July 31, 2015 By JoelSax

May 1, 2015. I have been experimenting with a set of graduated filters. Here I used a blue one to bring out the sky more clearly.

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Silvia Adobe

July 27, 2015 By JoelSax

April 25, 2015. This small, historic structure is a few blocks from Mission San Juan Capistrano. It seems to be a favorite place for high school yearbook and wedding photos.

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Weed’s Mariposa Lily

June 10, 2015 By JoelSax

May 21, 2014 This strange flower grows on rocky ridges in these parts. I found this beauty along the crest of Whiting’s infamous Billy Goat Trail. The ragged edges of this flower are not a sign of decay, but the blossom at its best.

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