Spectare Natura Gallery — Arnie Battaglene Photography

The Farallon Islands are visible in this shot from the Dias Ridge trail.

Dias Ridge Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

A gibbous moon hangs in the sky before sunset.

Dias Ridge Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"How Much Further?"

Hiking up the Temelpa Trail to the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais on fathers day.
The tops of the the skyscrapers in downtown San Francisco can just be seen poking out of the fog.

Temelpa Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

Richardson Bay Bridge, Sausalito, Alcatraz Island and the Pyramid Building in downtown San Francisco as seen from the Temelpa Trail above Mill Valley.

Temelpa Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Mysterious Trail"

The Matt Davis trail winds into dark woods about halfway between the trailhead at Pantoll and Stinson Beach.

Matt Davis Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Perilous Beauty"

Sunset as seen from the Matt Davis trailhead at Pantoll on Hwy 1.

Matt Davis Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Pelican Inn"

Wild Lavender in full bloom on the hills above the Pelican Inn. Photo taken from the Dias Ridge Trail above the Muir Beach stables.

Muir Beach
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

Steam rising from ferns along the creek that runs beside the Steep Ravine Trail.

Steep Ravine Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
28mm Nikon manual lens

"Lost Trail"

Cross the log bridge and you come to the stream at the bottom of the Lost Trail. The trail then leads up to Alice Eastwood Campground and to the Troop 80 Trail.

Lost Trail
Mt. Tamalpais
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

" Lonely Sentinel"

A lone tree stands on the Dias Ridge Trail above the Pelican Inn.

Muir Beach
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

Blue skies and misty clouds meet above Rodeo Lagoon.

Rodeo Beach
Marin Headlands, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

Ferns alongside the creek at the bottom of the Lost Trail are caught in sunlight that has filtered through the treetops.

Lost Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Duck Pond"

A duck pond, set against a darkening sky, glows in the golden rays of a sunset.

Muir Beach
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Log Pile"

A log pile jammed below a small waterfall on the trail above Cascade Waterfall shows the power of the water from past storms.

Cascade Waterfall
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

" Goodbye to the Day"

Sunset as seen from the Muir Beach Overlook.

Muir Beach Overlook
California
D300
28mm Nikon lens

" Lonely Sentinel 2"

A lone tree stands on the Dias Ridge Trail above the Pelican Inn, this photo taken from the trail leading into the Green Gulch Farm.

Muir Beach
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"The Lost Trail Tree Bridge"

A bridge has been made on top off a fallen tree that leads down to the creek at the bottom of the Lost Trail near Muir Woods.

I included this image, even though it is soft focus, 1) because I like it and 2) I love the angles of all the trees and the creek coming together.

Lost Trail
Mt.Tamalpais, California
California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"The Misty Mountain"

Clouds over Mt. Tamalpais as seen from above Phoenix Lake.

Pheonix Lake
Ross, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

"Sunset Behind the Ridge"

An orange sunset as seen from behind the ridge above Slide Ranch. The photo was taken on a trail near the Mountain Home Inn.

Matt Davis Trail
Mt. Tamalpais, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

" Signpost to Paradise"

Dias Ridge Trail trailhead

Hwy 1
Mill Valley, California
D300
18mm- 55mm Nikon lens

" Crown of Thunder"

Giant waves pound into Tennessee Valley beach.

Tennessee Valley
California
D2H
75mm-300mm Sigma lens

"Gilded Waves"

Sunlight illuminates the leading edge of a breaking wave with golden highlights.

Tennessee Valley
California
D2H
75mm-300mm Sigma lens

" Water Horses"

This photo reminds me of the scene in "The Lord of the Rings", where Arwen calls forth the raging river to sweep away the pursuing Nazgûl.

Tennessee Valley
California
D2H
75mm-300mm Sigma len

Mt. Tamalpais as seen from behind Bon Air shopping center.

Greenbrae
California
D300
18mm-55mm Nikon lens

"With Time all things Pass"

An eroded hillside is the perfect setting for an old and eroded bunker. Wind, rain, sun and sand are slowly eating away at not only the cliff but also the once proudly built and mighty symbol of military strength.

Marin Headlands
California
D2h
28mm Nikon lens

"Matt Davis View"

The view from the Matt Davis Trail from between Muir and Stinson Beaches. The entry to San Francisco Bay can be seen to the left and the Farallon Islands can just be made out under the distance clouds.

Matt Davis Trail
California
D3000
18mm-55mm Nikon lens