I had no plans to go to Clark Park, which is a local neighborhood park near my Orange County home. It was one of those cloudy days where the sky was constantly changing, so I was headed for the old oil property, where I have hiked many times over the years. The property is fenced off, but there are many places where the fence is down, and no one seems to mind if you hike the property. That is until recently. On this occassion, I noticed the fence openings had all been repaired. Oh noooo!!! Makes me wonder why, and what the plans are. I'm sure going to miss my hikes in this area if it's developed.
So Plan B. Clark Park is just across the street, and while it doesn't offer much of a hiking experience, there are a couple spots with pretty views. Let's go take a look!
It's obvious these park denizens have been fed by humans. I sat down at a picnic table to get my camera out and they came right up to me. I didn't know this "lake" was stocked with bass. I hesitate to call it a lake. It's more like a large concrete pool, a uniform 2-3' deep throughout.
It may have only been the local park but you took some dam nice photos with lots of atmosphere to them. Just because the fence is repair does not mean they are going to start development there, no doubt some one will find a way in
ReplyDeleteOh that is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little park. And with the stormy weather, the skies have certainly been dramatic.
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
ReplyDeleteWOW, those skies are dramatic and making your photos into poetry paintings.
No doubt I would call that a lake...!
Those steps are for those able bodied and fit—not so for heart patients.
But it is in incredible surroundings.
Hugs,
Mariette
...this looks like my kind of place.
ReplyDeleteamazing skies - looks like a bad storm is coming - I like the park - btw is that a spotted squirrel? It looks similar to a squirrel but slightly different from the ones I see
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Love the changing sky.
ReplyDeleteHave never been to this park. Love your second and third views! How is Orange County - no flooding there? Be safe! Emille (Jesh)
ReplyDeleteNice park to have across the street from your house.
ReplyDeleteSome very dramatic skies.
ReplyDeleteSad. Reads like Australia 1999 when suddenly it was "bad for nature" when you stayed over night on a rest area. We were forced to an expensive campground (but found an old, empty airstrip :-)...)
ReplyDeleteLove especially the first pic! And the one with the old fence. The sky looks really great in also the last pic.
Sad when everything is fenced, though, stairs etc...
But it´s like with navis... We don´t think much anymore, machines, stairs and fences do that for us.
Sorry, I didn´t want to end on a negative note!
Great pics, and awwwww, flowers! Can´t wait for Spring!
Wow! Beautiful pictures. I like those grumpy clouds
ReplyDeleteCritters are always an agreeable view. One really can do a good workout in this park. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI am gobsmacked by those pictures. The clarity, the lighting, the composition. Wow!
ReplyDeleteYou have the amazing finesse in photography. It shows in your gallery!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely park with some beautiful scenery. You took wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteIts something completely different from your desert photo's but again executed in perfection. I like it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful park. All the sky views, nature photos, colourful flowers are beautiful...
ReplyDeleteThat sky! It keeps stealing the show!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place ~ and great photos ~ looks like Spring there ~ Wonderful header photo Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It's not a typical 'sparepartsandpics' post, Peter. I'm not used to seeing all the green and the coloured flowers here, but I like it.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad the old oil property is no longer accessible. I hope you some other alternatives.
What a beautiful place to live so close to. Great skies and landscape, well done!
ReplyDeleteMaybe your plan B, but you got beautiful dramatic skies. Enjoyed the bird and flowers, too.
ReplyDeleteLoved the place, Awesome photos
ReplyDeleteWow, you are lucky to have Clark Park so close. A great place to get out even if for a short hike. Some of those. photos today are really dramatic with the clouds. Nice.
ReplyDeleteHello Peter, thank you for visiting my blog, even if the comment didn't work out. Unfortunately, that happens more often with my visitors from abroad. Even if you couldn't walk the path you had imagined, you brought wonderful pictures with you. I like the area very much.
ReplyDeleteKind regards - Elke from Germany
Yo Brother Parts, What A Delightful Turn Of Events - And So Lush And Green For Obvious Circumstances - Stay Rowdy
ReplyDeleteCheers
Beautiful sky photos! Lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Wow what an amazing place you show and your photos are wonderful. The flowers are so colourful - here in Germany it's grey and rainy ... not so colourful at the moment,
ReplyDeletegreetings
Kirsi
Beautiful captures all! Loved your header.
ReplyDeleteThe sky was definitely cooperating that day! Beautiful clouds! The blooms are nice to see since ours have been gone for several months now.
ReplyDeletenice place to have in your vicinity.
ReplyDeleteSorry about losing access to the old oil property. It seems like here that a lot of previously unposted private property that lots of people liked to hike and bike on is now posted. I always respect no tresspassing signs.
ReplyDeleteThe public park was not a bad alternative. Great photos.
It's actually pretty cool that there's a park like that near where you live, since lots of people would be unable to do the JT hikes you do; just anything to get outdoors is wonderful even if the lake is a "cement pond". And the sky is beautiful wherever you are through your eyes and camera!! Those flowers! California has had such crazy weather this year, no wonder they are confused. I'm glad you seem to have escaped the worst of it in your corner (??). I hope the development at the old oil property doesn't happen too soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies! The flowers are very beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I'm in love with that first photo - it's done in sepia? Beautiful. Great photos today!
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