In many areas of California ranch land, eucalyptus trees were planted as windbreaks between fields or orchards. Nowadays, many are bulldozed because of the brittleness of the trees, dropping large branches from several feet up. Somewhere I read they are called “widow makers” in Australia because of this – easy to kill someone standing below. While I was looking, I didn’t spot any koalas.
This is the beginning of a trail leading all over Wildwood Park. Along the creek is where trees grow – here, oak trees and poison oak! Stay on the trail, no problems; off the trail, risk an allergic reaction. “Poison Paradise” as a friend calls it.
Here, 5 image HDR, handheld, manual focus, using the Nikon D7K and Tamron 17-35mm f2.8. Post-processing in LR5 and Photomatix Pro.
Much better mood this morning!
From yesterday’s walk at sunrise.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 