Author Archives: Jack Elliott

Surfing Cetaceans

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A couple of dolphins enjoying some of that west swell out there today.

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Tarantula Hawk

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A female tarantula hawk feeding on Doveweed flowers. The female tarantula hawk purportedly inflicts the most agonizing sting of any insect in the United States. It’s one of the worst in the world, actually. And until about a month ago, … Continue reading →

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Tarantulas and Whiskey

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“Tarantulas were firmly believed to be lethal in the days of the Old West, so much so that it was thought that the only cure was whisky, which came to be known as ‘tarantula juice.’ The Indians, who tended to … Continue reading →

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Sespe Afternoon

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Jack Elliott

Ridgeline reflection in Sespe Creek. Related Post: Sespe Creek Reflections

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Cave’s Eye View on the Carrizo Plain

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jack Elliott

The Carrizo Plain National Monument preserves a slice of natural splendor and a refuge for reflection amid the solace and serenity of a land that exists today much as it did thousands of years ago. It offers a glimpse into … Continue reading →

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