Sunday, February 23, 2025

Mendenhall Road & Del Valle Road - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Yesterday, on the 22nd February 2025, my parents and I drove into the hills behind Livermore, CA to look at the scenery of Livermore Valley. There are great views of hills, Livermore Valley, and Mt. Diablo along Del Valle Road and Mendenhall Road right before you arrive at Del Valle Regional Park. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo (in the distance in the center), Livermore, CA, trees, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mendenhall Road in Livermore, CA.

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo (in the distance in the center), Livermore, CA, trees, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mendenhall Road in Livermore, CA.

A scenery photo of the intersection of Mendenhall Road & Del Valle Road, trees, hills, and clouds. The photo was shot on Del Valle Road in Livermore, CA.

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Mines Rd/SR-130/Patterson Pass - Alameda/Contra Costa/Stanislaus County, CA

On the 24th November 2024, my parents and I went for a drive in the back roads behind Lick Observatory and Mt. Hamilton. We didn't go up to Lick Observatory that day. We traveled along Mines Road and State Route 130 before looping back via Patterson Pass. We went to San Antonio Valley, Del Puerto Canyon, and Patterson in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Stanislaus County in California. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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At the beginning of of our trip, we weren't planning to do this huge loop, however we didn't find any good scenery to take photos of in Livermore, CA. The clouds along Mines Road looked better so we headed for the mountains.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, autumn foliage, and trees. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Alameda County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 34' 47" N 121° 35' 21" W

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, autumn foliage, and trees. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Alameda County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 32' 17" N 121° 33' 55" W

A scenery photo of autumn foliage and clouds. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Alameda County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 32' 14" N 121° 33' 54" W

At this point, we decided to head towards Del Puerto Canyon to drive to Patterson, CA. We have been to Lick Observatory several times now, however have never headed down Del Puerto Canyon. Before heading down Del Puerto Canyon, we decided to drop by San Antonio Valley.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, autumn foliage, and trees. The photo was shot on San Antonio Valley Road (State Route 130) in San Antonio Valley, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 22' 42" N 121° 29' 08" W

A scenery photo of San Antonio Valley Road (State Route 130), clouds, mountains, autumn foliage, and trees. The photo was shot in San Antonio Valley, CA.
The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo a horse, clouds, autumn foliage, and trees. The photo was shot on San Antonio Valley Road (State Route 130) in San Antonio Valley, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 22' 42" N 121° 29' 09" W

A scenery photo horses, clouds, autumn foliage (left), trees, and water tank & well (right). The photo was shot on San Antonio Valley Road (State Route 130) in San Antonio Valley, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 22' 41" N 121° 29' 09" W

A scenery photo horses, clouds, autumn foliage (left), trees, and water tank & well (right). The photo was shot on San Antonio Valley Road (State Route 130) in San Antonio Valley, CA.
The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

After San Antonio Valley, we did a U-Turn and headed down Del Puerto Canyon.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, and autumn foliage. The photo was shot on Del Puerto Canyon Road (State Route 130) in Del Puerto Canyon in Stanislaus County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 25' 14" N 121° 20' 48" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees, and Del Puerto Canyon Road (State Route 130) (left). The photo was shot in Del Puerto Canyon in Stanislaus County, CA.
The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of rocks, graffiti, and clouds (top right). The photo was shot on Del Puerto Canyon Road (State Route 130) in Del Puerto Canyon in Stanislaus County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 28' 21" N 121° 14' 25" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of rocks, graffiti, and clouds (top left). The photo was shot on Del Puerto Canyon Road (State Route 130) in Del Puerto Canyon in Stanislaus County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 28' 23" N 121° 14' 26" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, mountains, trees (left), rocks, and clouds (top left). The photo was shot on Del Puerto Canyon Road (State Route 130) in Del Puerto Canyon in Stanislaus County, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 28' 24" N 121° 14' 26" W

A scenery photo of clouds, palm trees, trees, cars, lorries, petrol stations, houses, and City of Patterson. The photo was shot near the intersection of Sperry Avenue (State Route 130) and California Aqueduct in Patterson, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 27' 51" N 121° 10' 41" W

After we grabbed lunch in Patterson, CA, we originally wanted to loop back via Tesla Road, which unfortunately we found out was closed. We ended up looping back via Patterson Pass between Livermore and Tracy.

A sunset scenery photo of clouds, windmills, and Tracy, CA. The photo was shot at Top Of The World on Patterson Pass Road in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 13" N 121° 37' 47" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

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Sunday, February 16, 2025

Autumn Foliage in Livermore, CA

On the 23rd November 2024, my parents and I went to Livermore, CA to take photos of autumn foliage. It is a tiny bit past season for autumn foliage, but I was still able to get some good photos. At night, we went to Downtown Livermore for dinner. I took photos with both my camera and my phone and the photos are split into 2 parts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Parts: Livermore Autumn Foliage | Livermorium Plaza (Cellphone Photos)

Today, I have autumn foliage photos I took at Livermore Public Library and Mines Road in Livermore, CA.

Message from the Photographer: Long COVID really slowed my photo processing, but I'm glad I can finally post these photos!

A scenery photo of autumn foliage and clouds. The photo was shot at Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 26" N 121° 45' 19" W

A scenery photo of autumn foliage and clouds. The photo was shot at Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 26" N 121° 45' 18" W

A scenery photo of autumn foliage and clouds. The photo was shot on the sidewalk near Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 23" N 121° 45' 17" W

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, clouds, sidewalk, parking lot (right), South Livermore Avenue (left), and Livermore Public Library (right). The photo was shot on the sidewalk near Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, clouds, and parking lot. The photo was shot on the sidewalk near Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 24" N 121° 45' 18" W

A scenery photo of autumn foliage, clouds, and parking lot. The photo was shot in the parking lot of Livermore Public Library in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 40' 25" N 121° 45' 19" W

A scenery photo of power lines, vineyard autumn foliage, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 39' 29" N 121° 43' 47" W

A scenery photo of power lines, vineyard autumn foliage, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 39' 31" N 121° 43' 50" W

A scenery photo of Mt. Diablo, power lines, vineyard autumn foliage, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 39' 32" N 121° 43' 50" W

A scenery photo of mountains, vineyard autumn foliage, and clouds. The photo was shot on Mines Road in Livermore, CA.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 39' 29" N 121° 43' 45" W

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Parts: Livermore Autumn Foliage | Livermorium Plaza (Cellphone Photos)

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Point Lobos State Reserve - Carmel, CA

On the 1st November 2024, my parents and I went to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA for some sightseeing. I didn't take too many photos that day as long COVID was causing major fatigue issues back then. Right now, I have gotten some experimental medication which seems to be helping with energy. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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Message from the Photographer: I am so happy to be finally posting my photos from November and December last year! Long COVID has wrecked havoc on my life, but I'm glad I can finally post these photos.

A scenery photo of clouds, Whalers Cove, and seagulls (bottom left). The photo was shot from the Whalers Cove Parking Lot.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 14" N 121° 56' 26" W

A scenery photo of clouds, Whalers Cove, and Carmel, CA (in the distance). The photo was shot near the Whalers Cabin and Whaling Station Museum.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 09" N 121° 56' 25" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach, CA (in the distance on the left), Carmel, CA (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot at Cannery Point.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 16" N 121° 56' 26" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Gibson Beach and Carmel Highlands, CA. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 27" N 121° 56' 24" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, China Cove, and California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus). The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 28" N 121° 56' 30" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, China Cove, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus), cormorants, and seagulls. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 28" N 121° 56' 31" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Bird Island, clouds, rocks, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus), cormorants, and seagulls. The photo was shot on Bird Island Trail.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 26" N 121° 56' 30" W

A scenery photo of clouds, rocks, California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus) (top), and seagulls (in the distance on the right). The photo was shot from the Bird Island Trail Parking Lot.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 30' 35" N 121° 56' 30" W

A scenery photo of clouds, Headland Cove, and California Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus). The photo was shot on Sea Lion Point Trail.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 05" N 121° 57' 04" W

This is all the photos for today. I hope you have enjoyed viewing the photos! Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Today, on the 14th February 2025, my parents and I went for on a walk in Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA. There were so many beautiful clouds today. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: Blog posts containing photos from my "real camera" will continue this weekend (tomorrow) as long as I don't forget, which is possible due to long COVID ruining my memory!

A scenery photo of a fallen tree, trees, and clouds shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A scenery photo of trees and clouds shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A scenery photo of trees, power lines, hills, and clouds shot on Winery Loop.

A photo of power lines, trees, hills, and clouds shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A scenery photo of power lines, trees, hills, clouds, and Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail (bottom) shot on Winery Loop.

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