Henry Cowell Redwoods SP & Scott Creek Beach (Cellphone Photos)

On the 18th April 2025, my parents and I went for a day trip to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA and Scott Creek Beach in Santa Cruz County, CA. I had a great time seeing the giant Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens). While I did bring my mirrorless camera on this trip, I didn't end up using it as the scenes were super contrasted with no clouds in the sky that day (at least in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP, there were clouds at Scott Creek Beach). I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I went on a few day trips during this previous long weekend (Easter Weekend). My energy has been much less affected recently, however I think Long COVID has shifted into attacking something else. Recently, my brain has been having some issues with forming speech, along with some other weirdness.

Our first stop (our main stop) is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA. It was quite warm in the redwood forest that day.

A scenery photo of Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), ferns, and Redwood Grove Loop Trail (right). The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of an antique camera in the visitor center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me next to a Coast Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens). The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

My mom helped take a photo of me next to a Coast Redwood Tree (Sequoia sempervirens). The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo shooting upwards from the forest floor showing multiple Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens), showing just how tall these trees are, and showing how thick the forest is. The photo was shot on Redwood Grove Loop Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (center), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (center), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (right), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (right), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A photo of Redwood Grove Loop Trail (bottom center), Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), people (center), and ferns. The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

I took this photo just to show off how tall these Coast Redwood Trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are.

A scenery photo of the Old Train Trestle Bridge, San Lorenzo River, and forest. The photo was shot on River Trail in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), ferns, and River Trail (right). The photo was shot in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Eagle Creek, rocks, Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), and ferns. The photo was shot at Cable Car Beach in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

A scenery photo of Eagle Creek, rocks, Coast Redwood Forest (Sequoia sempervirens), and ferns. The photo was shot at Cable Car Beach in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton, CA.

Our last stop for the day was Scott Creek Beach in Santa Cruz County, CA. It was super cold by the beach, but I finally was able to see some clouds in the sky that day. While on the beach, an unexpected high wave came in and soaked my feet. Unfortunately for me, I was wearing hiking shoes that day.

A photo of a lagoon, wetlands, mountains, trees, cows (in the distance on the left), and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 (next to Scott Creek Beach) in Santa Cruz County, CA.

A scenery photo of Scott Creek Beach, Pacific Ocean (left), birds (in the distance in the center), State Route 1 (right), mountains (right), and clouds. The photo was shot in Santa Cruz County, CA.

A scenery photo of Scott Creek Beach, Pacific Ocean (right), rocks, Scott Creek Bridge (left), and clouds. The photo was shot in Santa Cruz County, CA.

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Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Today, on the 23rd April 2025, my mom and I went for on a walk in Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA. There are a lot of flowers blooming and I saw a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata). I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A scenery photo of grassland, flowers, trees, power lines, mountains. The photo was shot on Walnut Trail.

The flower species in this photo include: Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) & Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum).

A photo of a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) and grassland (top right). The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A photo of a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) and grassland (top). The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A photo of a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) and grassland (top). The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A photo of a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) and grassland (top). The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A photo of a Southern Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata) and grassland (top). The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A scenery photo of trees, grassland, and flowers. The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

The flower species in this photo include: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum).

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Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

On the 17th April 2025, my mom and I went for on a walk in Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA. It was a very cloudy day that day and a lot of flowers were blooming. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: I went on a few day trips during this previous long weekend (Easter Weekend). My energy has been much less affected recently, however I think Long COVID has shifted into attacking something else. Recently, my brain has been having some issues with forming speech, along with some other weirdness. 

A scenery photo of Winery Loop, grassland, flowers, trees, mountains, power lines, and clouds. 

The flower species in this photo include: California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot on Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail.

A scenery photo of Arroyo Del Valle, flowers, trees, and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) & Yellow Mustard Flowers.

The photo was shot on Olivina Trail.

A scenery photo of the abandoned Olivina Winery Building (center), power lines, grassland, flowers, mountains (left), and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) & Yellow Mustard Flowers.

The photo was shot on Winery Loop.

A scenery photo of grassland, flowers, trees, mountains, power lines, and clouds. 

The flower species in this photo include: Broadleaf Filaree (Erodium botrys), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot on Kingfisher Crossing.

A scenery photo of Kingfisher Crossing, grassland, flowers, trees, mountains, power lines, and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Broadleaf Filaree (Erodium botrys), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

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El Granada King Tide Event (Part 1)

On the 15th December 2024, my parents and I went to the King Tide event in El Granada, CA near Half Moon Bay, CA. We viewed the event from Maverick's Beach in El Granada, CA. I was able to take many photos of sunset, dusk, the extreme low tide, and the tide pools. I took photos with my Olympus mirrorless camera, and the photos are split into 2 posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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This is part 1 of the photos. The photos are of the low tide, tide pools, and sunset. All of the photos are from Mavericks Beach in El Granada, 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 a boat, mountains, clouds, breakwater, and el Granada (in the distance on the left).

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 55" N 122° 29' 45" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of a boat, mountains, clouds, and breakwater.

The photo was shot at the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of a boat, mountains, clouds, Pillar Point Harbor (left), Beach House Hotel (right), and houses (in the distance).

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 46" N 122° 29' 41" W

A scenery photo of tidepools, people, and rocks.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 46" N 122° 29' 41" W

A photo of a sea anemone, Black Turban Snails (Tegula funebralis), coral, and seaweed in a tidepool.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 43" N 122° 29' 56" W

A photo of a sea anemone, Black Turban Snails (Tegula funebralis), coral, and seaweed in a tidepool.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 43" N 122° 29' 55" W

A photo of a sea anemone, Black Turban Snails (Tegula funebralis), coral, and seaweed in a tidepool.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 44" N 122° 29' 56" W

A photo of a sea anemone, Black Turban Snails (Tegula funebralis), coral, and seaweed in a tidepool.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, rocks, and people.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 44" N 122° 29' 57" W

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, people, mountains, and breakwater (in the distance on the left).

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, rocks, and people.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 43" N 122° 29' 57" W

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, rocks, and people.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 41" N 122° 29' 53" W

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, rocks, and people.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 37° 29' 41" N 122° 29' 52" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A sunset scenery photo with clouds, tidepools, rocks, and people.

The photo  was shot at the same spot as above.

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Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore, CA (Cellphone Photos)

Yesterday, on the 5th April 2025, my mom and I went for on a walk in Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA. A lot of flowers are blooming right now. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

A close up photo of flowers, trees, mountains, and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot at the intersection of Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail, Kingfisher Crossing, and Winery Loop.

A close up photo of flowers, trees, mountains, and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot at the intersection of Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail, Kingfisher Crossing, and Winery Loop.

A close up photo of flowers, trees, mountains, clouds, and Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail (left).

The flower species in this photo include: Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), Broadleaf Filaree (Erodium botrys), California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus), Valley Popcorn Flower (Plagiobothrys canescens).

The photo was shot at the intersection of Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail, Kingfisher Crossing, and Winery Loop.

A close up photo of flowers, trees, power lines, mountains, and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot at the intersection of Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail, Kingfisher Crossing, and Winery Loop.

A scenery photo of flowers, trees, mountains, clouds, and Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail (left).

The flower species in this photo include: Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), California Poppies (Eschscholzia californica), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot at the intersection of Arroyo Del Valle Regional Trail, Kingfisher Crossing, and Winery Loop.

A close up photo of flowers, power lines, bee (slightly left from center), and clouds.

The flower species in this photo include: Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa), Miniature Lupine (Lupinus bicolor), Sticky Monkey Flower (Mimulus aurantiacus).

The photo was shot on Kingfisher Crossing.

A photo of the abandoned Olivina Winery Building. The photo was shot on Winery Loop.

A photo of the abandoned Olivina Winery Building, Winery Loop (left), and trees (left).

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.