California has been getting so much rain from El Nino with breaks long enough to let the ground soak everything up. I haven’t seen it this lush in maybe 4 years. Not to mention we are getting tons of snow in the mountains which is perfect for filling our reservoirs throughout the year.
This one was taken just after a light rain. Ahhh…everything is so fresh!
After the Rain
Laura Macky Photography 
February 1, 2016 at 8:16 am
It’s way overdue – Lake Mead is so far down it looks sickly. I hope this winter will fill it back up some, we have three states I think that draw from it.
February 1, 2016 at 10:02 am
So good to see the green! Lovely photo~
February 1, 2016 at 12:32 pm
Indeed. 🙂 Thank you Cindy.
February 1, 2016 at 10:53 am
Stunning image.
February 1, 2016 at 12:32 pm
Thank you. 🙂
February 1, 2016 at 11:23 am
It just looks idyllic.
February 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm
It really is. I can never tire of this! Thank you Elen. 🙂
February 1, 2016 at 11:59 am
I haven’t seen it this green in years too!
February 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm
I’m loving it!!!
February 1, 2016 at 1:56 pm
Creeks that actually have water in them… Amazing!
February 1, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Such a gorgeous sight Laura and a wonderful capture!
I’m so pleased you’re getting rain.
February 1, 2016 at 12:35 pm
Thank you so much Robyn. We are so happy to have the rain. It was getting very scary.
February 1, 2016 at 2:12 pm
Fantastic lighting Laura – just makes the image!
February 1, 2016 at 2:38 pm
Thank you! That’s what attracted me. I’m glad you like it. 🙂
February 1, 2016 at 3:22 pm
simply gorgeous long shadows in the light!
February 1, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Thank you! I love those as well. 🙂
February 1, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Wonderful place..! Wonderful picture..!
February 1, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Thank you Francisco. 😀
February 1, 2016 at 4:40 pm
You’re welcome Laura.! 🍁
February 1, 2016 at 4:57 pm
Truly such a wonderful site to see, I hope the rain continues for a bit more.
February 1, 2016 at 5:18 pm
Me too Charlie. 🙂
February 1, 2016 at 9:04 pm
It has been wonderful to see the green hills and wet areas. Beautiful shot, Laura. Looks like we are in a lull for rain– hope we see more!
February 2, 2016 at 6:50 am
It really is Jane. It was looking so incredibly brittle in the fall. I certainly hope we see more of it! I thought I heard that February-March were going to be very wet.
February 2, 2016 at 9:27 am
Love the beautiful capture, Laura! Happy to see the green. More rain, how wonderful! 🙂
February 2, 2016 at 11:02 am
Thank you! It really is so GREEEEEN!!!! After being so sadly brown it’s such a welcome sight. 😀
February 2, 2016 at 10:56 am
El Niño’s been a godsend this winter. This beautiful shot attests to the fact. Time to get out and see more!
February 2, 2016 at 11:04 am
It really has been. I’m LOVING this rain! Frankly I could have a whole year of this and wouldn’t tire of it. It’s so fresh! Thank you K’lee. 🙂
February 2, 2016 at 11:05 am
Lovely Laura, xx
February 2, 2016 at 11:19 am
Beautiful photo!
February 2, 2016 at 12:26 pm
So fine and clear colors in this nice photo!
February 2, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Thank you Truels. It was so beautiful!
February 2, 2016 at 3:58 pm
Beautiful image.
February 2, 2016 at 8:44 pm
So pretty! It reminds me of a storybook drawing. You have a gift for using light to add an element of magic to your photos.
February 3, 2016 at 7:45 am
Thank you so much for your kind comments Claire. I’m so glad you like my use of light. That’s my first thought when working on my images is to work with the light. 🙂
February 2, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Very pretty Laura after this rain is so beautiful! I went to hike today just to enjoy the beauty on the hills and the fresh cold air 😉
February 3, 2016 at 7:46 am
Thank you Carolina! I’d like to go for a hike too some day soon!
February 2, 2016 at 9:28 pm
Very beautiful Laura and with your description I could almost smell the fresh air 😀
February 3, 2016 at 7:46 am
Thank you! I’m glad you felt what I did standing there. 🙂
February 3, 2016 at 12:11 am
Very nice indeed… Good that you finally had some rain..
February 3, 2016 at 7:47 am
Thanks Raj. 🙂 Yes…it’s been raining this year thank heavens. I hope it continues!
February 3, 2016 at 8:03 am
You must have made the Gods happy. My older sis will be happy as well
February 5, 2016 at 12:39 am
awesome… I took almost the same photo last December… 🙂
February 5, 2016 at 7:32 am
Hard to resist light like that isn’t it. 🙂
March 5, 2016 at 5:33 pm
Is the photo touched?