Calipidder

Although it’s been seemingly quiet on the calipidder.com blog lately, it’s getting to be a busy summer around here. I’m not just talking about backpacking, although rest assured there will be plenty of that.
I originally started this site when I moved to California and wanted an easy way to share photos and trip reports of [...]

Over Easter weekend we headed down to Carrizo Plain for the fantastic wildflower bloom. Rather than clutter things up with text, I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Make sure to visit the full album of all the photos from Carrizo.

The East Bay Regional Parks District is hosting a digital photography contest from now through May 31, 2010. They are looking for photos highlighting the natural landscapes of the parks, whether it be wildlife, scenic panoramas, or people enjoying themselves via one of the many recreational opportunities the parks provide.
By submitting the the contest, photographers [...]

Recently I acquired a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera (birthday present to myself). This camera is a high quality device disguised as a compact point-and-shoot.
When I’m backpacking, I’m often in the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever experienced and strongly wish I had my DSLR along, but I’m not going to haul it for long trips. [...]

The 2010 Calendars are here!
Every year I wait until the last minute to print calendars, and usually do just a personal run of a few to give to family at Christmas. I had a calendar last year at Cafepress but was disappointed in the print quality. This year I’m trying out a new service, redbubble.com. [...]