The Lonely Road (t)

One of the tributaries of the Tule River in the Camp Nelson, Tulare County, California area. The worn crossing leads to a cabin. I guess you swim when the water is high.

Camp Nelson, California 2012
#The_Lonely_Road #Hogwash_Book_One #creek #Camp_Nelson #California #Tulare_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bJGyo

Tandem (t)

Ricky: "What do you think, Angus?"
Angus: "Well, I say we land a big ol' pile on that photographer and then go get some fish!"
Ricky: "You come up with some of the best ideas, Angus! Let's see how fast he can run."

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, California 2011
#Tandem #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Seagull #Carpinteria_State_Beach #Carpinteria #California #Santa_Barbara_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S9Q9a

Slight Of Hand (t)

I watched this guy all day long. He would sprint up the beach and then down the beach. He could outrun all the other gulls. I thought maybe he had an issue with his wings. Then, he grabbed a neighbor's bag of chips and flew off. Obviously, his beach sprinting was a ploy to distract unwary chip bag owners.

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, California 2011
#Slight_Of_Hand #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Seagull #Carpinteria_State_Beach #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S9PBD

Plop, Plop (t)

I'm sure a lot of folks have had the unfortunate instance where they become the target of a rectal release from a bird. Naturally, the larger the bird, the larger the mess. It always amazes me that you can have thousands of people on a beach and very few get bombarded. How is that possible with so many birds flying up and down the beach?

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, California 2011
#Plop_Plop #Hogwash_Book_One #seagull #bird #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHzPD

50% Survived (t)

I just happened to shoot as the insect on the right broke free from the web and fell. He was probably still in shock and didn't remember he had wings. He wasn't wearing fall protection either, so, he hit the ground, shook himself a few times and then flew off buzzing, "Sorry Bubba. You're on your own."

Salt Marsh, Carpinteria, California 2011
#50Percent_Survived #Hogwash_Book_One #spider_web #Salt_Marsh #Carpenteria #California #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHyXZ

Fire Support (t)

I really didn't think our beach bonfire surrounded by sand was a big deal. Evidently, the authorities do not like people making their own glass using public land. The old, "if we let everyone do that, there would be no sand left on the beach" thing! I think the seagulls snitched on us because we wouldn't let them have our bag of chips!

Carpinteria State Beach, Carpinteria, California 2011
#Fire_Support #Hogwash_Book_One #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHy6D

The Sky Was Blue (t)

Until I got a hold of it! A nice little day trip in the area between Woody, California and Glennville, California put us high enough to see some snow and a couple of hawks. The birds circled and circled. I think I lost my balance several times watching them. I don't remember for sure; I hit my head a couple of times.

Tulare County, California 2011
#The_Sky_Was_Blue #Hogwash_Book_One #Tulare_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229FU5C

Out Of Bounds (t)

I used to play golf once a year. I haven't done that for a number of years now. I'd rather shoot photos than hit a little ball. However, I am still so athletic that even once a year was enough to keep me sharp. I could hit those rocks every time I played; whether I was aiming at them or not!

Woody-Granite Road, Kern County, California 2011
#Out_Of_Bounds #Hogwash_Book_One #rock #Woody_Granite_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhHqzr

Stringing You Along (t)

I like electricity. Electricity powers my refrigerator and my computer. I can get something cold and I can get the internet. What more do you need?

Hart Park, Kern County, California 2011
#Stringing_You_Along #Hogwash_Book_One #Hart_Park #transmission_line #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6D2RC

Fenced In For The Public's Safety

Some locales have to take extreme measures to contain the most boisterous rocks in the world. If they are not contained, the rocks would migrate to the nearest settlements and thoroughly disrupt the community with their continuous rock & roll. The rocks get so excited that they scatter lichen all over the place and the clean up is tedious.

Tulare County, California 2011
#Fenced_In_For_Publics_Safety #Hogwash_Book_One #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzwSf2