It was a dark and stormy night. I crept out of the house, weapon in my right hand ready to shoot.  My sunset shooting spree had begun in Elderwood, CA.

oak tree
It was a dark and stormy night. I waited, lurking above the creek bank.

Woodlake Valley lies in the semi-arid fertile Kaweah Delta in Central California. It has suffered one of the worst droughts of recorded history with aquifers being depleted at an alarming rate.

Cottonwood Creek
The winding creek bed waits for rain.

Without rain, the world will lose thousands of acres of oranges, peaches, walnuts, grapes, dairies, rangeland, cotton, and all the food products it takes for granted that come from the Central Valley.

The Woodlake Valley grows thousands of acres of oranges as well as other fruits and nuts.
The Woodlake Valley grows thousands of acres of oranges as well as other fruits and nuts.

Our valley predominates in oranges. These stormy sunset shots foretell a brighter future for the life we love. Pray for rain.

Here are the rest of my futuristic shots. Some are taken looking away from the sunset. That ominous vista first attracted me. I think these need to be darker to show what I actually saw.

For more on the future click below.

I participate in WordPress' Weekly Photo Challenge 2016
I participate in WordPress’ Weekly Photo Challenge 2016

16 responses to “Shooting Spree in the Storm: Forecast for Healthy Future”

  1. I love your “shooting spree”, Marsha 😀 I see in the comments that you haven’t been well – I hope you’re okay now xxx

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    1. I’m better, thanks. The dr. Says it’s just a virus – live with it!😀😀😀

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  2. Wow! Dramatic skies! 🙂

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    1. Thanks Elle! They put on quite a show for my little iPhone! 🙂

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  3. Magnificent skies, Marsha. Great job! Those clouds look very promising. 🙂

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    1. So far, they’ve just been clouds. No rain. It was sunny this afternoon.

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  4. So did these dark stormy clouds deliver any rain? I hope you get lots, soon.

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      1. We got some rain yesterday and today but it’s still warm.

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        1. Wish we had. It turned sunny in the afternoon, which Vince liked. He went outside and worked for a couple of hours in the yard. I took a nap and tried to get over my nasty cough. I think I did it – FINALLY! I am not a good sickie. 🙂

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          1. I think I finally am. V and I have been trading viruses and stuff for about two or three months. I’m so done with this!!!!! 😦

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          2. With spring on the way, you need to be well and fit and ready for some outings.

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          3. I’m ready for that! 🙂

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  5. So beautiful and great shots,
    Just like heaven,
    Love your works,

    All the best, ❤

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    1. Why thank you! It was too pretty to pass up! 🙂

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