Dew drops on a spider web. Photographed with an iPhone 11 Plus.
A boat ramp at Lake San Antonio, which as of July 21 is at 8-percent capacity, leads to dry land. Nearby Lake San Antonio is at 16-percent capacity. Photographed with a 1/500 at f/16 Mavic Air 2.
“A violet-green swallow chick looks down in confusion as a photographer (me) emerges from behind a tree,” writes Preece (who is a pro birdwatcher). This swallow species nests in holes in trees that are excavated by various woodpecker species, demonstrating interdependence between species. “W…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra toured a Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Salinas today, July 23. The clinic, jointly operated by the Grower-Shipper Association and Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas, vaccinated exclusively farmworkers. At least 70 perc…
The Seaside Bronco All Stars celebrate winning the 2021 NorCal Super Regionals championship on Sunday, July 18 at Soper Field. They next go on to play in the 2021 Bronco West Zone Tournament in Moreno Valley, competing for a spot at the World Series in Texas.
The photographer titled this image “Odd visions while walking in Jacks Peak County Park.” He made this mask years ago, came upon it while cleaning, and decided he wanted to see it against a different background so he brought it along on a hike for this new temporary perch. Photographed with …
A memorial paddle-out at Lovers Point for fallen surfer Billy Brewer. Brewer, a well-respected member of the local surfing community known for being caring, died on June 6 after a four-year battle against cancer. Photographed with iPhone X.
The joy of the jellies at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is again open for visitors. Photographed with iPhone 11 Plus.
Due to increasing catalytic converter thefts, Howard Cauntay, owner of All American Muffler, has a thriving business installing shields to protect the valuable auto part.
A sunny and bright moment at Mission Memorial Park in Seaside. Photographed with a Samsung Galaxy 10.
Low tide exposes some cool rock formations on Weston Beach in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Photographed with a Lumix G9, 7mm (FF: 14mm), f/10, 1/320, ISO 320.
Loris Baz sits on the wall before taking second place in the HONOS Superbike race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Saturday, July 13. Baz lost by 1.789 seconds to Jake Gagne.
Albatross Ridge Winery tasting associate Melissa Crisafulli (center) pours a glass of wine for Stevei and Cameron Joslyn as they enjoy a wine tasting on the Albatross parklet in Carmel.
Firefighters extinguish the flames that spread through a house and to a canyon following a plane crash in the Monterra residential development off of Highway 68 on July 13.
Two coyote pups play-fight near Asilomar Beach. Photographed with a Canon 5DSR, EF 600/4 + 1.4x extender.
A large party off of Dolan Road near Moss Landing on Saturday, May 22 included tents with a stage and a live band featuring horns, drums and amplified vocals. The sound from the band carried for miles through the hills of North County.
A young romanesco broccoli, just starting to form in a garden in Pacific Grove. Photographed with a Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 Digital.
So many eyes in the display at Phil’s Fish Market in Moss Landing. Photographed with an iPhone SE.
A brilliant magenta epiphyllum hybrid blossom makes clear why these succulent flowers are known as orchid cacti.
Tony Lindsay’s quintet, with tenor saxophonist Tom Politzer, performs at a Monterey Jazz Festival fundraiser in Carmel. Photographed with an iPhone 11 Pro.
