A Storm of Discoveries

Mushrooms emerge from a duff of falled Blue Oak leaves (11/9/12) John Poimiroo

With rain and snow lashing Northern California and ski areas opening, one might conclude autumn has given way to winter in California.  Not so.  Storms pass quickly, leaving behind lots of discoveries, like these images captured today in the Sierra foothills.

Exotic Strawberry Tree (11/9/12) John Poimiroo

Pacific Dogwood (11/9/12) John Poimiroo

Exotic Chinese pistache (11/9/12) John Poimiroo