California sun

California sun
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Sometimes I go on what I call photoventures. Yes I have coined a new word. It means to pick up your camera and go on a drive, or hike, or bike ride, or even kayak trip and take pictures of everything and anything that could make a great photo.
My last photoventure included a drive down a road called Del Puerto Canyon into an area that was experiencing a large forest fire. The raod was 80 miles of hairpins into areas that felt hotter than the natural environment, and was very smoky and reddish in color. Although forest fires can be deadly I find them quite exhillarating to look at, and they almost always make good pictures. I often get teary eyed when I find out they are caused by humans, but a fact of the matter, is that they are sometimes caused by lightning. Venturing near them is dangerous, but if you plan well it can be safe.
Never disobey the orders from fireman or other officials, and always stay off closed roads. Always maintain an escape route, and never get in the way of an evacuated resident.

California summers include fog, smog, smoke and sunshine. And yes it does rain, BUT some the Bay area does not get any till the Winter.
This is the one of the most adventurous States in the Union.