Bleached ManzanitaMt. Laguna, California
Bleached Manzanita
Mt. Laguna, California

It's been quite a while since I'd taken a long drive through our east county, up into the foothills and mountains: mountains that suddenly drop into the desert but on the way deliver impressive views.  There are a few routes I'll take but it seems that no matter what direction I consider as I leave the driveway I always seem to end up on Sunrise Highway.  Today was no different.  The forecasts called for cloudy days this week and I thought I may even get some fog.  No luck with the fog but some nice clouds always contribute nicely. 
The loop I do, regardless of the route, will take me around 100 miles, sometimes more, sometimes less but I can usually plan on a hundred.  Julian, Santa Ysabel, Wynola, Warner Ranch, Ramona were all on the route today.  On other days it may be Lake Cuyamaca, Ranchita, Pine Valley, and Guatay.  All have photographic potential and today delivered as well as any other.  The bleached manzanita is especially nice as a subject. 

Enjoy! 

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