Play Ball (t)
The Rangers are looking for a pitcher and catcher. Preferably, someone who has connections for uniforms, baseball equipment and access to a ball field. Other than that, they are ready to play ball!
Kern County, California 2008
#Play_Ball #Hogwash_Book_One #cattle #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6ALXy
Protrusion (t)
It's really hard to get lost on this stretch of Central California coastline. Just look for the bump on the horizon.
Morro Bay, California 2007
#Protrusion #Hogwash_Book_One #Morro_Rock #Morro_Bay #California #San_Luis_Obispo_Count #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzuXyH
Counting Cars (t)
I've noticed there aren't as many railroad car loggers out and about as there used to be. It appears the railroad has trained birds to do the logging for them. The birds must have quite a memory because I don't see any of them writing down figures.
Bena Road, Kern County, California 2007
#Counting_Cars #Hogwash_Book_One #railroad #Bena_Road #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhF5nB
Bench Adrift (t) (B/W)
Ben: "What do you think, Jerry?"
Jerry: "Well, Ben, those damn nails sure hurt!"
Ben: "It could have been worse, Jerry!"
Jerry: "Yes. We wouldn't be having this conversation if they'd tossed us into that fire at the party last night!"
Cambria, California 2006
#Bench_Adrift #Hogwash_Book_One #bench #Cambria #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23eiVaB
Did You Drop This? (t)
There is nothing like late afternoon light for photography. A natural golden hue. Although, I have to admit that sometimes I have a hard time differentiating objects as the light wanes. I don't know how many shots I took of this object before I realized it wasn't an asbestos rock.
Bakersfield, California 2005
#Did_You_Drop_This #Hogwash_Book_One #poop #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzuoWP
Planning (t)
I get the impression that science fiction writers might spend a little time roaming around this area to heighten their descriptions of extraterrestrial lands. Sniffing sulfur probably adds to the experience also.
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California 2010
#Planning #Hogwash_Book_One #mountain #Lassen_Volcanic_National_Park #California #Shasta_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ekZ2a
Dirt Is Just Fine (t)
Woody the cat is not picky about where he lies down, which, at times, causes problems. Like the time he laid in a hill of red ants. He kind of gave me that look of what the heck and spent the next hour dancing and scratching.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Dirt_Is_Just_Fine #Hogwash_Book_One #cat #Woody_the_Cat #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bGfq5
Regular Visitor (t)
This guy has visited for the past five years. He always lands in the same aptos blue tree, poops in the same spot and then says, "Well, did you miss me? Got any 70s music for me?" To which I always reply, "Quit crapping on my tree!"
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Regular_Visitor #Hogwash_Book_One #Robin #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ekpMK
Odd Man Out (t)
You have to look quick to catch Cedar Waxwings around our place. They zoom into the area in droves and then disappear leaving Robins behind.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Odd_Man_Out #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #Cedar_Waxwing #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bFYzC
Alert (t)
Mockingbirds seem to be aware of everything that goes on around them. I think it is a learned skill; maybe a survival instinct. I mean, you really have to be alert to keep from getting shot because you are singing at 3 AM in the morning!
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Alert #Hogwash_Book_One #mockingbird #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6BnZY
Metamorphosis (t)
Ben the caterpillar has been chomping on passion vine leaves for a while now. His jaws are sore. He's full. He's big. He is going through the last stages of becoming a chrysalis and takes one last look skyward before being completely encased.
San Ardo, Monterey County, California 2010
#Metamorphosis #Hogwash_Book_One #cloud #caterpillar #San_Ardo #Monterey_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6Bnf1
You Are Next (t)
I am always suspicious of vultures since they tend to congregate. However, this osprey was overly interested in my movement. He followed me for about twenty minutes. Turns out, he just wanted to borrow my cell phone for a quick call.
Kernville, California 2009
#You_Are_Next #Hogwash_Book_One #osprey #Kernville #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229EHh7
Oops! (t)
Heron: "Oh, my goodness! I dropped another fish bone in the grass! That's not going to go well with all those people walking around in bare feet! I'm just so clumsy and maybe a tad bit messy. I apologize! No, I don't! I better go find another fish!"
Morro Bay, California 2009
#Oops #Hogwash_Book_One #bird #heron #Morro_Bay #California #San_Luis_Obispo_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DzvArF
White Hole Sun (t)
This is one of those, "I wonder what I'd get shooting the Sun through fog" shots. And then other stuff happened later.
Bakersfield, California 2012
#White_Hole_Sun #Hogwash_Book_One #Sun #Bakersfield #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/Dzyzk6
The Walking Dude (t)
Every time I see a crow or raven, I think of Randall Flagg, The Walking Dude, in Stephen King's, The Stand. The bird was Flagg's eyes or maybe Flagg himself! The Walking Dude is one really evil dude who won't go away; he keeps showing up in other King books in one form or another.
Ventura, California 2009
#The_Walking_Dude #Hogwash_Book_One #crow #Ventura #California #Ventura_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JhFE1P
Incomplete (t)
With the continuing drought in California, we had to disconnect the hot water line in the house. Now, we chase the granddaughter around for a few minutes and then jump in the shower. You tend to cool off quickly with just cold water, so, the showers are shorter and we save water.
San Ardo, California 2003
#Incomplete #Hogwas_Book_One #pipe #San_Ardo #California #Monterey_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6zncE
Scratch Here
"Oh, yeah. That's the spot! Now, what were you saying about this hamburger stuff you heard about?"
Hart Flat, California 2003
#Scratch_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #cattle #Hart_Flat #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S6gN4
Don't Want To Be Here
Every cow I've talked to has always mentioned this is the one place they don't want to be caught at. Too much slice and dice after the truck ride.
Hwy 223, Kern County, California 2003
#Dont_Want_To_Be_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #loading_chute #Hwy_223 #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography https://flic.kr/p/JhDW82
Broken Bond (p)
When things are left unattended, they tend to break down. Then again, there are things that are tended too much and break down; like government.
Bakersfield, California 2011
#Broken_Down #Hogwash_Book_One #fence #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bJn9S
Complaint (t)
Cormorant: "You've got to be kidding! I can't even spell Phalacrocoracidae let alone pronounce the word! Who in their right mind came up with that term as a family name? I can hear it now. Hi, I'm William Phalacrocoracidae! What's your name? the ospreys will be falling out of the trees at that one!"
Hart Park, Kern County, California 2010
#Complaint #Hogwash_Book_One #cormorant #Hart_Park #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bH9KW
