I never tire of taking pictures of flowers, and most especially roses. Roses are so varied in color and texture and have so many visual moods that it seems endless. They become even more magic when I get in very close to them, sensual and exotic and yet familiar too. Can't wait for spring so I can go out and capture some more images.

The statues on top of the building that is now a bank were originally created back in the 1860's. Ravens, starlings and seagulls often use them for perches

The ocean was rough and the clouds were gorgeous just before sunset on the headlands just down the road from the Mendocino Art Center.

The Presbyterian Church was also built back in the late 19th century but is still a very active place.
I must admit however, that I kidnapped the clouds behind the church from the sky around San Luis Obispo and brought them back here. Tricky me.

The statues again, from a different angle, complete with raven, the edge of one of Mendocino's water towers at the side. The water towers are mostly decorative now but once windmills worked hard on them.

While eating at an outdoor courtyard in downtown Santa Barbara I saw this visitor at an adjacent table. I was intriqued by his/her intensity of focus on the bowl left behind by another diner.