Daily Photos - Summer & Fall 2007

Holiday cheer (Nov. 30) I'm going to have to accept it. The holiday season is upon us and it's hit Riverside big time. Bah. Humbug.

2009-01-30T00:25:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Holiday cheer (Nov. 30) I'm going to have to accept it. The holiday season is upon us and it's hit Riverside big time. Bah. Humbug.

Ready for her close-up (Nov. 29) I'm beginning to feel that these are my two ravens, as they have taken over the area and building where I work. This one was very curious about the sound ...

2009-01-30T04:24:05Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ready for her close-up (Nov. 29) I'm beginning to feel that these are my two ravens, as they have taken over the area and building where I work. This one was very curious about the sound ...

Ships that pass in the night (or day) (Nov. 28) The ducks are still in the horse pasture. It's a bit of an interspecies mix all the way around.

2009-01-30T08:58:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ships that pass in the night (or day) (Nov. 28) The ducks are still in the horse pasture. It's a bit of an interspecies mix all the way around.

My very favorite berry ever (Nov. 26) This sparrow was very excited about the berry he picked.

2009-01-30T17:11:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
My very favorite berry ever (Nov. 26) This sparrow was very excited about the berry he picked.

Phainopepla? (Nov. 25) Bird ID needed. There are several variations of this bird along the Santa Ana riverbottom. They run from blacker than this one to a dusky, reddish brown.

2009-01-30T21:19:30Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Phainopepla? (Nov. 25) Bird ID needed. There are several variations of this bird along the Santa Ana riverbottom. They run from blacker than this one to a dusky, reddish brown.

Knock it off, will ya?! (Nov. 24) Rancho Jurupa Park -- this cormorant was spashing about, and from all appearances, his companions were not amused.

2009-01-31T03:17:32Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Knock it off, will ya?! (Nov. 24) Rancho Jurupa Park -- this cormorant was spashing about, and from all appearances, his companions were not amused.

Then and now (Nov. 23) We went to visit Jim's parents today. His dad was a medical photographer for the Navy and took some amazing photos. He was showing me Jim's mom's wedding photo, whi ...

2009-01-31T06:13:37Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Then and now (Nov. 23) We went to visit Jim's parents today. His dad was a medical photographer for the Navy and took some amazing photos. He was showing me Jim's mom's wedding photo, whi ...

Bounty hunter (Nov. 22) No photos today; it's a photo holiday around here. Instead, here's a goldfinch from Monday or Tuesday (can't remember) giving thanks for the bounty of weeds in the ...

2009-01-31T09:03:15Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Bounty hunter (Nov. 22) No photos today; it's a photo holiday around here. Instead, here's a goldfinch from Monday or Tuesday (can't remember) giving thanks for the bounty of weeds in the ...

Duck (Nov. 21) Somebody said they wanted a duck shot the other day, so here you go.

2009-01-31T12:58:47Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Duck (Nov. 21) Somebody said they wanted a duck shot the other day, so here you go.

Comfort food (Nov. 20) It is boys' night out tonight, which means it's girls' night in and I can eat whatever I please wherever I want. Yes, I always stand on the chair to contemplate my ...

2009-01-31T16:36:06Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Comfort food (Nov. 20) It is boys' night out tonight, which means it's girls' night in and I can eat whatever I please wherever I want. Yes, I always stand on the chair to contemplate my ...

Come on in and sit a while. (Nov. 19) This bench in the UCR Botanic Garden looked so inviting and tranquil.

2009-01-31T19:44:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Come on in and sit a while. (Nov. 19) This bench in the UCR Botanic Garden looked so inviting and tranquil.

Egret Quest (Nov. 18) No, I'm not trying to sound like Elmer Fudd. I've been trying to get the exposure right on an egret for a year now. This is closer than usual, as the feathers on th ...

2009-02-01T00:13:07Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Egret Quest (Nov. 18) No, I'm not trying to sound like Elmer Fudd. I've been trying to get the exposure right on an egret for a year now. This is closer than usual, as the feathers on th ...

Into the wild green yonder (Nov. 17) Soft, I know. I still have not mastered low light, flying birds, and the 300mm all together. This is as close to in focus as I got for the day.

2009-02-01T04:27:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Into the wild green yonder (Nov. 17) Soft, I know. I still have not mastered low light, flying birds, and the 300mm all together. This is as close to in focus as I got for the day.

Pay no attention to the person behind the door. (Nov. 16) An alternative caption for this is, "And then he falls down. Any questions?" We had to move our Aikido dojo to a new location aft ...

2009-02-01T07:12:53Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Pay no attention to the person behind the door. (Nov. 16) An alternative caption for this is, "And then he falls down. Any questions?" We had to move our Aikido dojo to a new location aft ...

Calm is but an illusion (Nov. 15) I have zip, nada, nothing for today, so here's a fall portrait of pure trouble from Monday.

2009-02-01T09:50:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Calm is but an illusion (Nov. 15) I have zip, nada, nothing for today, so here's a fall portrait of pure trouble from Monday.

Don't touch (Nov. 14) It felt like a good day for spiky things.

2009-02-01T12:41:15Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Don't touch (Nov. 14) It felt like a good day for spiky things.

Car alarm (Nov. 13) The jag hoodie was on a Ford. I don't know if that is sacrilege or irreverence. I'm leaning toward the latter. Jim says it's a corporate statement, since Ford owned Ja ...

2009-02-01T16:01:06Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Car alarm (Nov. 13) The jag hoodie was on a Ford. I don't know if that is sacrilege or irreverence. I'm leaning toward the latter. Jim says it's a corporate statement, since Ford owned Ja ...

Left, left, left-right-left! Keep ahead of the kilts, lads. (Nov. 12) I love a local parade, since they seldom make much sense. These were local minute men militia followed by the UCR Hig ...

2009-02-01T20:22:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Left, left, left-right-left! Keep ahead of the kilts, lads. (Nov. 12) I love a local parade, since they seldom make much sense. These were local minute men militia followed by the UCR Hig ...

Way to go! (Nov. 11) Today was the annual Mission Inn run, and this family was standing at the top of the last hill for the 10K cheering everyone on. The little 4 year old was the most en ...

2009-02-02T00:01:10Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Way to go! (Nov. 11) Today was the annual Mission Inn run, and this family was standing at the top of the last hill for the 10K cheering everyone on. The little 4 year old was the most en ...

Thumbs up (Nov. 10) We went to the Flabob Airport Veteran's Day Air and Car Show. They had a small parade down the runway, and this little boy was most taken by the firetruck. The firefig ...

2009-02-02T02:32:49Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Thumbs up (Nov. 10) We went to the Flabob Airport Veteran's Day Air and Car Show. They had a small parade down the runway, and this little boy was most taken by the firetruck. The firefig ...

be the urn, be the urn, be the . . . (Nov. 9) This cat was fighting between curiousity as to what Gus was and fear of being discovered. He decided to blend as well as possible with his s ...

2009-02-02T08:14:20Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
be the urn, be the urn, be the . . . (Nov. 9) This cat was fighting between curiousity as to what Gus was and fear of being discovered. He decided to blend as well as possible with his s ...

The Elephant Man (Nov. 8) Today was the dress rehearsal of The Elephant Man at Poly High School, Riverside, CA. As usual, it's a stellar production, presented with passion by dedicated yo ...

2009-02-02T11:00:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Elephant Man (Nov. 8) Today was the dress rehearsal of The Elephant Man at Poly High School, Riverside, CA. As usual, it's a stellar production, presented with passion by dedicated yo ...

Excuse me, passing through (Nov. 7) So there I am, taking a shot of the lake, and a bird just barges through the frame. Honestly, these egrets have no manners.

2009-02-02T14:14:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Excuse me, passing through (Nov. 7) So there I am, taking a shot of the lake, and a bird just barges through the frame. Honestly, these egrets have no manners.

Did you vote? (Nov. 6) I did.

2009-02-02T17:58:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Did you vote? (Nov. 6) I did.

You got a fast car But is it fast enough so we can fly away We gotta make a decision We leave tonight or live and die this way (from Fas ...

2009-02-02T21:23:50Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
You got a fast car But is it fast enough so we can fly away We gotta make a decision We leave tonight or live and die this way (from Fas ...

Ducks Ahoy (Nov. 4) The Inland Nautical Society had a regatta at Fairmount Park today. They are very inclusive, and even ducks were welcome. I found out more about the group on their w ...

2009-02-03T02:01:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ducks Ahoy (Nov. 4) The Inland Nautical Society had a regatta at Fairmount Park today. They are very inclusive, and even ducks were welcome. I found out more about the group on their w ...

America's Next Top Model (Nov. 3) Gus knows how to connect with the camera, catch the light, find different looks, and sell the product (him). And he can work that prop, after he shakes t ...

2009-02-03T07:32:19Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
America's Next Top Model (Nov. 3) Gus knows how to connect with the camera, catch the light, find different looks, and sell the product (him). And he can work that prop, after he shakes t ...

Running on all cylinders (Nov. 2) This is clean energy that can burn nonstop.

2009-02-03T11:25:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Running on all cylinders (Nov. 2) This is clean energy that can burn nonstop.

Alive in memory (Nov. 1) My old guy, P.T., has been living the good life on a retirement ranch in Colorado, where he has been cared for, fussed over, and loved by the ranch owner. This is ...

2009-02-03T15:11:10Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Alive in memory (Nov. 1) My old guy, P.T., has been living the good life on a retirement ranch in Colorado, where he has been cared for, fussed over, and loved by the ranch owner. This is ...

Gus loves Halloween (Oct. 31) Just a fun shot. Gus was delighted that all the little ghouls and goblins came to the door to pet him. His tail didn't stop wagging all evening.

2009-02-03T18:17:35Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gus loves Halloween (Oct. 31) Just a fun shot. Gus was delighted that all the little ghouls and goblins came to the door to pet him. His tail didn't stop wagging all evening.

(Oct. 30) This is the other half of the test last night. Cory demonstrates katatetori hantai ikkyo irimi as part of his 6th kyu test. Everybody but me remembered the names of the attacks and ...

2009-02-03T22:17:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
(Oct. 30) This is the other half of the test last night. Cory demonstrates katatetori hantai ikkyo irimi as part of his 6th kyu test. Everybody but me remembered the names of the attacks and ...

There's the technique, right in front of my nose! (Octo. 29) It was the last day at our current dojo location and Jim tested a father and son for different levels. They both did really we ...

2009-02-04T01:23:49Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
There's the technique, right in front of my nose! (Octo. 29) It was the last day at our current dojo location and Jim tested a father and son for different levels. They both did really we ...

Vroom Vroom (Oct. 28) Kenny Asche takes his Camaro for spin at the 3rd Annual "Re-Green the Evergreen Cemetery" car show. This year the show was held at the cemetery. This was the one sho ...

2009-02-04T07:08:40Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Vroom Vroom (Oct. 28) Kenny Asche takes his Camaro for spin at the 3rd Annual "Re-Green the Evergreen Cemetery" car show. This year the show was held at the cemetery. This was the one sho ...

Outstanding in its field (Oct. 27) This egret was out for a stroll in a horse pasture, so you can guess what the brown blobs are.

2009-02-04T10:40:22Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Outstanding in its field (Oct. 27) This egret was out for a stroll in a horse pasture, so you can guess what the brown blobs are.

Bookmarker (Oct. 25) Gypsy feels it is all about her, and what am I doing looking at the computer. She was being a total pill when I took this shot and continued to be so afterward.

2009-02-04T17:09:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Bookmarker (Oct. 25) Gypsy feels it is all about her, and what am I doing looking at the computer. She was being a total pill when I took this shot and continued to be so afterward.

Center of the Storm (Oct. 24) Jim demonstrating an Aikido technique. He always says that when Aikido is effective, one should feel like one is in the eye of hurricane or middle of a torna ...

2009-02-04T19:33:59Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Center of the Storm (Oct. 24) Jim demonstrating an Aikido technique. He always says that when Aikido is effective, one should feel like one is in the eye of hurricane or middle of a torna ...

Cajon Pass (Oct. 23) Couldn't log on last night to post, but the internet is back this morning. This is what the Riverside-San Bernardino area looked like last night. The smoke is from th ...

2009-02-04T22:14:27Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cajon Pass (Oct. 23) Couldn't log on last night to post, but the internet is back this morning. This is what the Riverside-San Bernardino area looked like last night. The smoke is from th ...

Duck, Duck, Goose (Oct. 22) Okay, so it's coot, coot, geese, but that doesn't sound the same.

2009-02-05T02:30:27Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Duck, Duck, Goose (Oct. 22) Okay, so it's coot, coot, geese, but that doesn't sound the same.

The Sky's the Limit (Oct. 21) Outside of the plane from yesterday.

2009-02-05T07:10:50Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The Sky's the Limit (Oct. 21) Outside of the plane from yesterday.

Ace Atkinson: Peace and Love (Oct. 20) Surprise 70th birthday party in a cargo plane at the March Airfield Museum. The birthday boy is one of the longtime Aikido instructors in the area, ...

2009-02-05T11:35:19Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Ace Atkinson: Peace and Love (Oct. 20) Surprise 70th birthday party in a cargo plane at the March Airfield Museum. The birthday boy is one of the longtime Aikido instructors in the area, ...

La Chipi - 1988 or 1989 (Oct. 19) A visit from a colleague who undertook research at the same time as I did in the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve reminded me of my project to scan some of thos ...

2009-02-05T14:47:49Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
La Chipi - 1988 or 1989 (Oct. 19) A visit from a colleague who undertook research at the same time as I did in the Mapimí Biosphere Reserve reminded me of my project to scan some of thos ...

Urbanite (Oct. 18) Mockingbirds have adapted well to urban life.

2009-02-05T16:37:01Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Urbanite (Oct. 18) Mockingbirds have adapted well to urban life.

What are you lookin' at? (Oct. 17) These two ravens came to the campus zoo to watch humans in their natural habitat -- my building. This was taken through the window as they looked in.

2009-02-05T20:15:23Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
What are you lookin' at? (Oct. 17) These two ravens came to the campus zoo to watch humans in their natural habitat -- my building. This was taken through the window as they looked in.

Great generations (Oct. 16) My great aunt with her great nieces (and my great sisters). I didn't do a whole lot to this except set the black and white points and added a watercolor filter ...

2009-02-05T23:38:33Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Great generations (Oct. 16) My great aunt with her great nieces (and my great sisters). I didn't do a whole lot to this except set the black and white points and added a watercolor filter ...

Playdog of the month (Oct. 15) Not the best shot, but I hope it makes you laugh. I took it to show my great aunt how big the tree she gave us had grown, and I was using Jim as the measure ...

2009-02-06T02:44:16Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Playdog of the month (Oct. 15) Not the best shot, but I hope it makes you laugh. I took it to show my great aunt how big the tree she gave us had grown, and I was using Jim as the measure ...

Family memories (Oct. 14) My sisters and I went to visit my great aunt today.

2009-02-06T06:47:25Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Family memories (Oct. 14) My sisters and I went to visit my great aunt today.

Pet me, please (Oct. 13) Gus is insatiable when it comes to affection.

2009-07-16T16:11:23Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Pet me, please (Oct. 13) Gus is insatiable when it comes to affection.

Inner light (Oct. 12) Last hoodie for now. One of my favorite ornaments.

2009-02-06T14:53:11Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Inner light (Oct. 12) Last hoodie for now. One of my favorite ornaments.

Open wide and say, "aaaaah!" (Oct. 10) Definitely a family event. This kid wanted to see if his tongue was red from a snocone.

2009-02-06T17:57:58Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Open wide and say, "aaaaah!" (Oct. 10) Definitely a family event. This kid wanted to see if his tongue was red from a snocone.

It's a Pontiac and a white one (Oct. 9) See, I'm learning more about cars all the time.

2009-02-06T20:50:15Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
It's a Pontiac and a white one (Oct. 9) See, I'm learning more about cars all the time.

Woody (Oct. 8) The color on this door was so rich it reminded me of a supple leather glove.

2009-02-06T23:17:05Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Woody (Oct. 8) The color on this door was so rich it reminded me of a supple leather glove.

Leap before you look (Oct. 7) We went to the Veterans Car Show in Loma Linda today, so get ready for a lot of shiny things this week.

2009-07-28T17:57:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Leap before you look (Oct. 7) We went to the Veterans Car Show in Loma Linda today, so get ready for a lot of shiny things this week.

Branch Potato (Oct. 6) Along the dog walk today. This RTH looks insulated for a season well beyond our mild winters.

2009-02-07T06:58:09Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Branch Potato (Oct. 6) Along the dog walk today. This RTH looks insulated for a season well beyond our mild winters.

Double vision (Oct. 4) More of a pan for Vandana. This team crossed the arena right in front of me. Good thing, since I was at the limits of my camera settings. I'll lay off the rodeo sho ...

2009-07-29T02:27:13Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Double vision (Oct. 4) More of a pan for Vandana. This team crossed the arena right in front of me. Good thing, since I was at the limits of my camera settings. I'll lay off the rodeo sho ...

Flying colors (Oct. 3) Processed today, if taken Sunday. If you know me, you know I am a sucker for this part of a rodeo. Silly, I know, but I still get a little teary. If you want to ...

2009-07-29T03:56:31Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Flying colors (Oct. 3) Processed today, if taken Sunday. If you know me, you know I am a sucker for this part of a rodeo. Silly, I know, but I still get a little teary. If you want to ...

That should be my funnel cake (Oct. 2) This young man was not happy with the situation. I wish I could have gotten the hand in focus, but there was actually quite a bit of distance betwee ...

2009-02-07T17:23:16Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
That should be my funnel cake (Oct. 2) This young man was not happy with the situation. I wish I could have gotten the hand in focus, but there was actually quite a bit of distance betwee ...

Every which way butt loose. (Oct. 1) Pickup riders and bronc from yesterday's rodeo. These guys are more amazing than the competitors.

2009-07-16T10:57:24Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Every which way butt loose. (Oct. 1) Pickup riders and bronc from yesterday's rodeo. These guys are more amazing than the competitors.

A bronc's eye view (Sept. 30) Time for the San Bernardino Sheriff's Rodeo in Devore, CA. I'll be posting a few of these this week, even though they were all taken today. The stock contrac ...

2009-07-17T15:53:56Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
A bronc's eye view (Sept. 30) Time for the San Bernardino Sheriff's Rodeo in Devore, CA. I'll be posting a few of these this week, even though they were all taken today. The stock contrac ...

Stalker (Sept. 29) The shade saved me from burning this guy out as much this time.

2009-02-08T04:17:43Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Stalker (Sept. 29) The shade saved me from burning this guy out as much this time.

Passing Through (Sept. 26) Burnt out, I know. It came through too fast for me to think about lowering the EC.

2009-02-08T11:29:06Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Passing Through (Sept. 26) Burnt out, I know. It came through too fast for me to think about lowering the EC.

Mount Spike (Sept. 25) All I took today. UCR Botanic Garden.

2009-02-08T14:51:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Mount Spike (Sept. 25) All I took today. UCR Botanic Garden.

Spring, Fall, Whatever (Sept. 24) It's hard to tell the difference between seasons in southern California.

2009-02-08T17:36:26Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Spring, Fall, Whatever (Sept. 24) It's hard to tell the difference between seasons in southern California.

This is a -------- White Throated Sparrow? (Sept. 23) I've been seeing these little guys around lately but don't know what they are. There's a lot of noise in the photo -- it was shot wit ...

2009-02-08T20:55:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
This is a -------- White Throated Sparrow? (Sept. 23) I've been seeing these little guys around lately but don't know what they are. There's a lot of noise in the photo -- it was shot wit ...

Spikey things (Sept. 22) Agave at the UCR Botanic Gardens

2009-02-09T00:40:47Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Spikey things (Sept. 22) Agave at the UCR Botanic Gardens

Immature Cooper's Hawk?? (Sept. 21) I don't know what this was but he was squawking up a storm at the UCR Botanic Gardens.

2009-02-09T04:00:19Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Immature Cooper's Hawk?? (Sept. 21) I don't know what this was but he was squawking up a storm at the UCR Botanic Gardens.

Attention to detail (Sept. 18) Pinstriping a hood by hand

2009-02-09T06:47:26Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Attention to detail (Sept. 18) Pinstriping a hood by hand

Eating up the road (Sept. 17) Still from the Route 66 Rendezvous.

2009-02-09T08:04:44Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Eating up the road (Sept. 17) Still from the Route 66 Rendezvous.

T-bucket fan (Sept. 16) We went to the Route 66 Rendezvous this morning. We usually go on Saturday and find it packed. But it was a little sleepy car- and crowd-wise on Sunday morning. Th ...

2009-02-09T08:51:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
T-bucket fan (Sept. 16) We went to the Route 66 Rendezvous this morning. We usually go on Saturday and find it packed. But it was a little sleepy car- and crowd-wise on Sunday morning. Th ...

Cowabunga! (Sept. 15) Gus was very happy to be home, but he was also delighted with a present from a buddy at "camp" (spelled K-E-N-N-E-L).

2009-02-09T09:56:01Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Cowabunga! (Sept. 15) Gus was very happy to be home, but he was also delighted with a present from a buddy at "camp" (spelled K-E-N-N-E-L).

Manzanar, CA (Sept. 14) We're home and happy to be back. We stopped by the site of the old Manzanar Japanese Internment Camp, which reinforced how lucky we are to be able to come home at ...

2009-02-09T10:29:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Manzanar, CA (Sept. 14) We're home and happy to be back. We stopped by the site of the old Manzanar Japanese Internment Camp, which reinforced how lucky we are to be able to come home at ...

More token scenery (Sept. 13) We drove up to the ancient bristlecone forest today. Every photo gallery around here has one of these shots in it. It's like having a shot of the Maroon Bell ...

2009-02-09T11:03:43Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
More token scenery (Sept. 13) We drove up to the ancient bristlecone forest today. Every photo gallery around here has one of these shots in it. It's like having a shot of the Maroon Bell ...

Token scenery (Sept. 12) . . . because there was no wildlife to annoy. This is a little north of Bishop along the 5 Bridges Road (and somewhere we missed 3 of those bridges). It was also ...

2009-02-09T11:24:54Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Token scenery (Sept. 12) . . . because there was no wildlife to annoy. This is a little north of Bishop along the 5 Bridges Road (and somewhere we missed 3 of those bridges). It was also ...

Welcome to Yosemite (Sept. 11) This fella was the welcoming committee to Yosemite National Park. Young guy and mama wasn't to be seen, so we didn't stick around to make introductions. He ...

2009-08-01T01:28:43Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Welcome to Yosemite (Sept. 11) This fella was the welcoming committee to Yosemite National Park. Young guy and mama wasn't to be seen, so we didn't stick around to make introductions. He ...

California's heartland (Sept. 10) We saw a lot of this and very little signage on the way to Mariposa.

2009-02-09T12:06:39Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
California's heartland (Sept. 10) We saw a lot of this and very little signage on the way to Mariposa.

Gimme that! (Sept. 9) Last day of the weapons retreat and demonstration of taking a weapon away. It's a little dark even on this laptop screen. I'll fix it a bit when I get home. Right no ...

2009-02-09T12:39:55Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Gimme that! (Sept. 9) Last day of the weapons retreat and demonstration of taking a weapon away. It's a little dark even on this laptop screen. I'll fix it a bit when I get home. Right no ...

Rattlesnake kata (Sept. 8) Here's the reason we were headed up that windy road -- a martial arts retreat. Don't be fooled by the white belt. The person the right is the instructor, demons ...

2009-08-01T01:57:28Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Rattlesnake kata (Sept. 8) Here's the reason we were headed up that windy road -- a martial arts retreat. Don't be fooled by the white belt. The person the right is the instructor, demons ...

Around the corner Licketysplit Nice car Wasn't it? -Old Burma Shave Sign (Sept. 7) On the Carmel Valley Road. Signage was a little sparse for guidance. Sorry I haven't commented on ot ...

2009-02-09T12:49:21Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Around the corner Licketysplit Nice car Wasn't it? -Old Burma Shave Sign (Sept. 7) On the Carmel Valley Road. Signage was a little sparse for guidance. Sorry I haven't commented on ot ...

More annoyed wildlife (Sept. 6) We're on the road. There's a pelican colony right outside our hotel room.

2009-08-01T14:51:12Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
More annoyed wildlife (Sept. 6) We're on the road. There's a pelican colony right outside our hotel room.

Oh Happy Day (Sept. 4) We got a rug for Gus to remedy his woes about the wood floor: http://chaosgraphics.smugmug.com/gallery/3099350/2/181588450/Large He's ecstatic. Can you tell?

2009-02-09T16:13:45Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Oh Happy Day (Sept. 4) We got a rug for Gus to remedy his woes about the wood floor: http://chaosgraphics.smugmug.com/gallery/3099350/2/181588450/Large He's ecstatic. Can you tell?

Serious business (Aug. 30) One of the bullfighters -- this is no time for horseplay.

2009-06-24T10:55:33Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Serious business (Aug. 30) One of the bullfighters -- this is no time for horseplay.

The roper (Aug. 29) Another hand shot, trite, I know, sorry. But I am fascinated at how delicately these guys hold the reins.

2009-02-09T19:51:24Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The roper (Aug. 29) Another hand shot, trite, I know, sorry. But I am fascinated at how delicately these guys hold the reins.

The heeler (Aug. 28) Ready and waiting for the calf to be released. I'll be out of town tomorrow. If I have internet access, I'll post. If not, I won't. :-)

2009-06-24T11:58:59Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The heeler (Aug. 28) Ready and waiting for the calf to be released. I'll be out of town tomorrow. If I have internet access, I'll post. If not, I won't. :-)

Hang on to your hats, folks! (Aug. 27) The rodeo announcer takes his final fly around, a little faster than he intended.

2009-08-02T19:59:15Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Hang on to your hats, folks! (Aug. 27) The rodeo announcer takes his final fly around, a little faster than he intended.

Rider up! (Aug. 26) Well, it's 10 pm, I just got home and am downloading the cards. So this is a shot from yesterday of one of the barrel racers entering the arena. Sorry I haven't had a ...

2009-08-02T23:01:21Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Rider up! (Aug. 26) Well, it's 10 pm, I just got home and am downloading the cards. So this is a shot from yesterday of one of the barrel racers entering the arena. Sorry I haven't had a ...

In front by a nose (Aug. 25) I believe Shelly asked for some noses, so here are some ponies just chompin' at the bit.

2009-06-24T13:38:08Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
In front by a nose (Aug. 25) I believe Shelly asked for some noses, so here are some ponies just chompin' at the bit.

In the chute (Aug. 24) It's time for the summer Norco Rodeo, so get ready for a lot of it this week. I'm "on duty" for background shots. This bronc was in the chute and ready for business ...

2009-08-03T08:24:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
In the chute (Aug. 24) It's time for the summer Norco Rodeo, so get ready for a lot of it this week. I'm "on duty" for background shots. This bronc was in the chute and ready for business ...

Back off, buckwheat! (Aug. 23) This is all I got today -- one very belligerent hummer who did not appreciate the papparazzi.

2009-06-24T14:36:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Back off, buckwheat! (Aug. 23) This is all I got today -- one very belligerent hummer who did not appreciate the papparazzi.

I see shiny things (Aug. 22) Still from the antique people, um, I mean antique auto show. In truth, a lot of the garage rats there were as old as the cars.

2009-02-09T23:18:48Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
I see shiny things (Aug. 22) Still from the antique people, um, I mean antique auto show. In truth, a lot of the garage rats there were as old as the cars.

Three's a crowd (Aug. 21) Mares can be so witchy. These two very pregnant comadres formed the center of the "popular girls" clique in the pasture. The shot is from last weekend, from a sm ...

2009-02-09T23:48:46Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Three's a crowd (Aug. 21) Mares can be so witchy. These two very pregnant comadres formed the center of the "popular girls" clique in the pasture. The shot is from last weekend, from a sm ...

Somebody's been cloning (Aug. 20) Remember the pied-billed grebe from a while ago? http://chaosgraphics.smugmug.com/gallery/3099350/3/173411773/Large Well, she has company now, and it's ...

2009-06-24T15:53:19Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Somebody's been cloning (Aug. 20) Remember the pied-billed grebe from a while ago? http://chaosgraphics.smugmug.com/gallery/3099350/3/173411773/Large Well, she has company now, and it's ...

The modern equivalent of baling twine and chewing gum (Aug. 19) I caught a glimpse of modern technology used to fix an Model T at the AutoTrader Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet.

2009-08-03T23:31:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
The modern equivalent of baling twine and chewing gum (Aug. 19) I caught a glimpse of modern technology used to fix an Model T at the AutoTrader Antique Auto Show and Swap Meet.

Up, Up, and Away (Aug. 18) Time for a hoodie fix. I'd fly away from this heat too if I could. This was from an Antique Auto Swap Meet, and I think it was a Packard . . . maybe . . . it w ...

2009-02-10T01:29:07Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Up, Up, and Away (Aug. 18) Time for a hoodie fix. I'd fly away from this heat too if I could. This was from an Antique Auto Swap Meet, and I think it was a Packard . . . maybe . . . it w ...

Wilt (Aug. 15) It's tough even for spiky things this summer.

2009-08-04T14:50:27Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Wilt (Aug. 15) It's tough even for spiky things this summer.

It's a puzzlement (Aug. 13) Gus contemplates a lizard.

2009-06-24T20:20:56Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
It's a puzzlement (Aug. 13) Gus contemplates a lizard.

Dirty look (Aug. 12) Mourning Dove that did not appreciate having its photo taken.

2009-06-24T20:53:36Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Dirty look (Aug. 12) Mourning Dove that did not appreciate having its photo taken.

This is my branch (Aug. 11) The jays were up on Mt. Rubidoux as well today, raising a ruckus as usual.

2009-02-10T05:10:03Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
This is my branch (Aug. 11) The jays were up on Mt. Rubidoux as well today, raising a ruckus as usual.

Acorn Woodpecker (Aug. 10) You don't usually see these guys in the maguey, but the morning was cool and everyone was out and about.

2009-02-10T05:58:51Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Acorn Woodpecker (Aug. 10) You don't usually see these guys in the maguey, but the morning was cool and everyone was out and about.

Woe is Gus (Aug. 7) Someone doesn't like the new wood floor and although we're not naming names, his initials would be GUS. We're looking for rugs for him though. He's actually lying on o ...

2009-08-05T14:54:29Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Woe is Gus (Aug. 7) Someone doesn't like the new wood floor and although we're not naming names, his initials would be GUS. We're looking for rugs for him though. He's actually lying on o ...

Camouflage (Aug. 5) Goldfinch finding what it can on this whatever bush. My old dreb does okay set on RAW and allowing some time to creep up on birds . . . with a 158 lb dog right behind ...

2009-08-05T20:41:33Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Camouflage (Aug. 5) Goldfinch finding what it can on this whatever bush. My old dreb does okay set on RAW and allowing some time to creep up on birds . . . with a 158 lb dog right behind ...

Good dog, probably bad cat (Aug. 4) Gus after a walk; Gypsy Rose up to no good, I'm sure.

2009-02-10T10:06:41Z

Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
Good dog, probably bad cat (Aug. 4) Gus after a walk; Gypsy Rose up to no good, I'm sure.