Redwood Regional Park
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Hidden just over the ridge of Oakland hills is Redwood Regional Park.
Back in the 1800s, the park was scene of extensive logging that helped supply the building materials in the booming San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Home to my favorite tree - Sequoia Sempervirens, a.k.a. Coast Redwood, the park's over 1,800 acres also has other evergreens, chapparal and grassland. It is a home to many species of wildlife, such as the rare golden eagle and striped racer snake. Even the shy mountain lion will make an appearance every now and then.
Literally just 3 minutes away from where I live. It's reassuring to be able to find refuge amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Oakland.
41 Responses
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On 2 June 2008 Michael Gossenauer gave props:
Beautiful! Nice POV.
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On 2 June 2008 David Baker gave props:
Love the perpective! Been there.......................My grandmother lived in Santa Cruz. What lens is that Portia?
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On 2 June 2008 Joli B gave props:
gorgeous capture
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On 2 June 2008 Maria Luisa Runti gave props:
Amazing and poetic capture, very good perspective:)))++++++++++++++
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On 2 June 2008 Alice Dalla Stella gave props:
Great point of view!!!
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On 2 June 2008 Allen Price said:
I think I see Treebeard. Nice shot.
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On 2 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Wonderful shot...I fell in love with redwood when we visited Muir Woods on our trip to San Francisco. I like it better than another National Monument that goes by the name of Mount Rushmore.
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On 2 June 2008 Bob Brussack gave props:
The POV conveys the awesome splendor. Excellent.
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On 2 June 2008 Simon Le gave props:
Awesome POV shot Portia!
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On 2 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thanks all for your kind comments, much appreciate!
@David, I used a 10-22mm lens on this shot. -
On 2 June 2008 David Swatton gave props:
nice shot and a great place to get away from things
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On 2 June 2008 Glenn Buzbee gave props:
The upsweep of the trees is breathtaking. Beautiful shot.
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On 2 June 2008 Chris Whitney said:
I like the converging lines Portia. It is nice to find beautiful nature close to home.
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On 2 June 2008 Jason Platt gave props:
Wide angle gives a full sweep of the majesticness of these huge trees!
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On 2 June 2008 JoAnn Jurgens gave props:
amazing photo!!
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On 2 June 2008 David Rocaberti gave props:
Nicely done. This picture takes me there.
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On 2 June 2008 *peggy.sue* Harrington gave props:
gorgeous Portia
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On 2 June 2008 Donna Beeler said:
love the perspective...the colors..just everything..beautiful shot!
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On 2 June 2008 Patty Gross gave props:
Fantastic shot, Portia! This one really takes my breath away!!!
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On 2 June 2008 Coreesi said:
Great Shot!
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On 2 June 2008 Catherine Kurvink gave props:
Portia, a wonderful perspective on the Redwoods! A really stunning photo.
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On 2 June 2008 Anne Mcginn gave props:
This photo brings back many fond memories of my childhood growing up in the Oakland area. I love redwoods with all my hear and soul, they are as much a part of me as my blood. thanks for the beautiful and majestic kings. they deserve it.
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On 2 June 2008 Leanna Lomanski gave props:
I feel very small............good job!
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On 3 June 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:
You have a great photographic eye
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On 3 June 2008 Radhika ...!! said:
Lovely pic... I had tried one like this in Muir Woods... but this one's just with the right exposure! Good Job!
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On 3 June 2008 elfriede fulda gave props:
Portia, this is fabulous....
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On 3 June 2008 Natalie S gave props:
Beautiful
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On 3 June 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:
Amazing colours!!! amazing capture !!! Beautiful
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On 3 June 2008 Darren C. said:
Very dramatic image, Portia. Nicely done!
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On 4 June 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
Fantastic perspective here Portia. A powerful photo of nature. Love it!
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On 4 June 2008 Michel Vaque gave props:
i've been there and love it a lot
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On 7 June 2008 Jayel said:
Gorgeous! And it's only about hour 'n a half away...
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On 9 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thanks all for viewing and for your comments. Much appreciated!
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On 9 June 2008 Debby Adler gave props:
Love this!
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On 10 June 2008 Gail Fleming said:
I love the redwoods, every trail is natures wonder.
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On 13 June 2008 Paul Themens said:
awesome, great camera angle;
well done.
pretty dense area...
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On 19 June 2008 Amanda Means gave props:
Great perspective!! Really shows how big these trees are!!
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On 19 June 2008 Johan Hendrikse said:
what a wonderful perspective! great capture!
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On 19 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:
Thank you Debby, Gail, Paul, Amanda and Johan for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!
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On 23 June 2008 Joli B gave props:
This capture makes me feel as if I am glee-fully riding a tricycle through a magical forest!
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On 3 July 2008 Michael Van Der Tol gave props:
I love this shot - you can't help looking up - it drags your eyes to the sky! Wonderful!
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