Monthly Archives: January 2016

Goatfell Peak, Isle of Arran, Scotland

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Jack Elliott

Goatfell Peak by silhouette from Brodick Bay. A view of Brodick Bay from the stony trail up to Goatfell Peak. Goatfell summit looking across at Cir Mhor or the “Great Comb.” (Properly pronounced here.) Blasted by a piercing wind, jacket and … Continue reading →

Posted in Scotland | Tagged Goatfell Peak, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Isle of Arran, Landscapes, Nature, Photos, Pics, Scotland, Travel | 2 Comments

Ranger Peak Trail

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Jack Elliott

“There was no telling of the sun, save for the one cold, dim, and even light that lay on every corner of the land and made no shadow, and the silence was close by and all around . . .” … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara | Tagged Figueroa Mountain, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Outdoors, Ranger Peak Trail, Santa Barbara | 9 Comments

San Marcos Foothills Rainbow

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Jack Elliott

A rainbow over San Marcos Foothills Nature Preserve Tuesday afternoon. As of this writing, San Marcos Pass Station atop the Santa Ynez Mountains is reporting that 3.88 inches of rain have fallen in the last 48 hours. This marks the most … Continue reading →