Poison Oak Leaves, Almaden Quicksilver

Poison Oak Leaves. Almaden Quicksilver Park. October 14, 2006. © Copyright G Dan Mitchell – all rights reserved.

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Early Wake-up Call Tomorrow

I have a 4:00 a.m. date with my alarm clock – up and into the car for the drive to Yosemite Valley and back. I’m hoping to be there close to sunrise and then to find some colorful trees in the Valley and thereabouts.


G Dan Mitchell is a California photographer and visual opportunist. His book, “California’s Fall Color: A Photographer’s Guide to Autumn in the Sierra” (Heyday Books) is available directly from him.

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