Monday commute to Smith River

Stone Lagoon was sunny and inviting. Some elk, and maybe even a cougar, were probably hiding behind these trees.



The haze was still burning off Freshwater Lagoon. The color version of this photo looks the same as this black and white version.



The owner of the Orick Theater is an optimist. A few weeks ago the marque read "Ike & Tina Turner." The odds of them performing together again are about the same as Ray Charles playing the piano.




I wasn't the only fellow working today.



In the middle of the night, and sometimes the day, you can hear the cry "Elmer" when you're camping.