Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Carrizo Plain Wildflowers: Temblor Range, San Luis Obispo County

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Carrizo Plain was officially designated a National Monument a decade ago today on January 17, 2001. Vast. Silence. Perhaps no two words more aptly describe the Carrizo Plain. As I stopped the engine and stepped from my truck I … Continue reading →

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Rincon Point Sunset

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The view from Rincon Point tonight. Related Posts: Palm Trees at Dusk Backyard Sunset Silhouette Matilija Creek Headwaters Foggy Sunset Refugio Beach Sunset and Moonrise

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Baby’s First Chanterelle

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jack Elliott

She may be small, but that is one big ass Santa Barbara chanterelle. Related Post: Chanterelle Mushrooms: Hunting Santa Barbara County

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Monarch Butterflies at Dusk on Ortega Hill

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I took a jaunt up the short trail to the top of Ortega Hill just before sunset. The eucalyptus trees on the hill attract clusters of Monarch butterflies overwintering for the season. There was nobody around and I found a … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls of Ventura County

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Characterized by its sheer immensity, massive wine-stained boulders and gushing waterfalls, the creek cuts a wicked gash through the chaparral covered hills scouring out a ragged drainage chute through bedrock reminiscent of canyons in the American Southwest. My Dad and … Continue reading →

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