Author Archives: Jack Elliott

El Nido Meadow, Ventura River Preserve, Ojai

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jack Elliott

El Nido meadow is located within the Ventura River Preserve, a 1591 acre nature park with long meandering trails that cross over a broad range of landscape and through varying habitats. “Whether nature’s pleasure for you is an invigorating hike, … Continue reading →

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Wellhouse Falls and the Waterfalls of Lewis Canyon

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A few months ago I walked up Snyder Trail from Paradise Road in search of a path to the waterfall in Lewis Canyon, but to no avail. Upon reaching the transmission tower, where the power lines cross over the trail, … Continue reading →

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Praying Mantis

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I discovered this praying mantis in my garden as I was poking around in the yard. When I first saw it he was empty clawed, perched and waiting for prey, but when I went back some minutes later to take … Continue reading →

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Bird Refuge Sunset Silhouette Sketch

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jack Elliott

A view of Santa Barbara’s Andree Clark bird refuge. Description from County of Santa Barbara’s webpage: “One of Santa Barbara City’s most beautiful natural refuge features a 29-acre freshwater/brackish lake and its surrounding vegetation. The Andree Clark Bird Refuge’s 42 … Continue reading →

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Palm Reflections In an Indo Rice Field

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“I like rice. Rice is great if you’re hungry and want two thousand of something.” -Mitch Hedberg On the way to the beach one morning in Indonesia I caught a fleeting view of this recently planted rice field. In a … Continue reading →

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