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A lovely barn in Bella Vista

This beautiful scene graces the eye for drivers on Highway 299 just east of Bella Vista. Passersby look upon this bucolic landscape, possibly appearing much the same as it may have looked a hundred years ago. Images by Skip Murphy … Continue reading

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A dinner proposal

Friday’s dinner was supposed to be special. But we didn’t know just how special it would be. Earlier, we learned French Chef Reynald Tel was no longer cooking at the By The Way, or Bourbon and Bull bar. Too bad. … Continue reading

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The Water

A little Norwegian time lapse, set to Moonlight Sonata. Perfect before bedtime. The Water from TSO Photography on Vimeo. I really enjoy this artists work: facebook.com/TSOPhotography. I think you’ll like it too. You may want to Like his fan page … Continue reading

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Look up

Dancing clouds. Took these shots yesterday as today’s light rain front moved in. Sometimes you look up and realize there’s a show going on. Like somebody fingerpainting on the deep blue skies of Redding.

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The one that got away

Gathered a few images of this fisherman just upstream of the Diestlehorst Pedestrian Bridge yesterday. The fish got away, but not completely. Not from my lens. Gone. That’s how it goes. Still, not such a bad way to spend a … Continue reading

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Spectacular view of Redding from Space

Okay, it’s the whole hemisphere, but Redding is there. Image courtesy of NASA. Thanks, NASA. Taken on January 4th 2012, so this year’s early light snowpack is well evident. A wonderful and thought provoking image. All the real estate there … Continue reading

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Stop and smell the roses

Or in the case of yesterday, drop whatever you are doing and seek a place that has a stellar view of our newly snow dusted mountains, like this breathtaking viewpoint on the way to Shasta Dam. Northern California in all … Continue reading

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Icarus flies so close

Shot this with my cell phone camera whilst strolling on the Sundial Bridge. This ultralight pilot soars with the jets, and with the birds, before passing a bit too close to the sun for comfort. Luckily, his were not waxen … Continue reading

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Photosynth of the Sundial Bridge using an iPhone

My first attempt at using the Photosynth app on my phone. Click on the image an scroll around. Yeah, those are my shoes and legs sort of disconnected from my torso. Interesting app.

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Cooking class with Cal DeMercurio -a few photos

Chef Cal DeMercurio of The Old School Restaurant on Pine Street is a local celebrity. On Saturday, he held a cooking class at his restaurant in Redding in preparation for Thanksgiving cooks looking to add a few recipes and skills. … Continue reading

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