It’s raining–again! Fortunately not still. True, we need the rain, but it can rain at night and let the sunshine during the day. It’s just a simple request!
These pictures will almost catch me up.
First is my latest visit to the Sacramento Zoo. I’m enjoying our small zoo while I can. In 5 years, it will take at least 2 days to see all of the new Sacramento Elk Grove Zoo.



Second is the trout run at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. There were many fishing boats on the American River that day. At the hatchery, the trout are caught, eggs are expressed, trout are released back into the river, their eggs are hatched and when ready released into the river.



Last is our hunt for apple blossoms. We found one accessible orchard, but didn’t go on the property, but stayed on the side.


We also stopped for a barn and an old building we saw along a country road.



I have just one more outing to catch me up. See you next week! Hopefully, the sun will be shining!!
What a fun mix of wonderful photos!
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Thanks Brad!
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Let the sunshine in! Your photos are great. You have so many fun things to do in your area.
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Yes, let the sunshine in!! However, it’s better than being in a drought situation.
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That’s our area. We haven’t had significant rains in quite some time. It’ll affect the wildflower display we have. There shouldn’t be large fields of wildflowers this year in our area.
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We should have plenty of flowers this year. We’ve had good rainfall in the last two years, and a good snow pack.
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Good
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Thank you!
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I’m starting to know that feeling, Anne, and it’s a very uncommon one in the Algarve. It’s wellie weather! Seems like you’re still making the most of the days xx
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Well, I’m staying inside except for walking the dog between storms. Can’t wait for the sun to shine!
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It’s bucketing down again here. Might be sunny in 10 minutes xx
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What great snapshots of your outings.
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That’s what’s great about photography. They take you down memory lane when the weather can’t help you create new ones.
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Lovely to see that apple blossom in particular 😀 It’s too early for it here but we have a few ornamental cherry trees starting to flower!
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We were almost too late, most trees had already lost their blossoms.
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I agree – rain at night, sunshine during the day – or at least nice, gloomy clouds! Nice series – but I will say the blossoming trees are my favorite!
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They were the only orchard we could get close enough to photograph that day!
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Beautiful shots, Anne! I’m excited for the zoo expansion!
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It will be great for the animals, but I have mixed feelings. It will be a 2-day visit for us photographers and a 45-minute drive to get there. I’ve been spoiled.
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Great shots! The animals look like they’re very interested in your picture taking! I also liked the barn pics.
Thanks Joanne!
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Such lovely captures from your trip, Anne 🙂
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Thank you Hammad!
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I love these photos, Anne! Always enjoy your zoo visit and captures. 🙂
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I enjoy visiting our small zoo. I can see all the animals in about 1 1/2 hours, which is about all I can walk without resting. The zoo will be moving to Elk Grove to a much larger space where the animals will have more room to roam. But it will take two days to see all the animals. Change! It will be great for the animals.
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These creatures will enjoy the larger space and have fun!
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I love your photos, especially the old barns beginning to lean out of this world.
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Thanks Rebecca!
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I love how you get out and about, you are lucky to have friends to do that with. All of mine work, lol. You got some great photos Anne. The barns are great and the animals at the zoo.
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Thanks Leanne! I’m the second oldest of the group, but we are all seniors. You have to wait a few years Leanne!
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