Quite a different feeling. I have moved back, up and left a bit, and zoom across to the same tree, same toyon. The different angle brings another tree behind -- the silhouette is no longer as stark. The Birding Transect Trail fades into the hillside from this angle. Full sun bathes the tree, the toyon, and the hillside. 8:31 am. I have suppressed my photography instincts for almost 10 minutes -- or at least, I suppress my instinct to share the wonderful images with you. Is this enough?

(Hint: if you really want to see even more images of this scene, go to the bottom of the collection "A Day at a Time" for an extended collection. Please leave a comment on your favorite image!)