Marco Zennaro

A closeup of a sunflower's petals covered by little droplets of morning dew.

Morning dew on sunflower's petals.
#Flowers #Sunflowers #California

A sunflower closing up at sunset

A sunflower getting ready for bed.
#Flowers

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I was perusing books recommended by my library when I saw this book. Never judge a book by its cover but... it was very appealing and I could not resist.
It turned out to be nothing short of amazing. Another reminder of the importance of our public libraries.
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#GraphicNovel

Five Views of the Planet Tartarus - Lightspeed Magazine Once a decade, a titanium-nosed shuttle plows through the rings of the planet Tartarus with a new batch of prisoners destined for the Orpheus Factory. The debris that makes up the rings is so thick th...

Five Views of the Planet Tartarus by Rachael K. Jones manages to be disquieting despite its short length. In a future where interstellar travel is possible, the worst criminal are given a very severe form of punishment on planet Tartarus...
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#HugoAwards #SciFi #FlashFiction

‪Uncanny Magazine published some of the most interesting and entertaining sci-fi/fantasy stories in recent years. In a market where dominant Amazon pays little to magazine publishers, you can support them, through a donation, a subscription, or picking up one issue. You won't be disappointed!

Oh fun, are you here in Venice vacationing or for a "meet the author" event? I wish you both a blast!
(I was born and raised here, but live in California. I am back for a few weeks to visit my family... And maybe to go to a presentation by of my favorite authors?)

A beautiful light blue flower against a sea of green.

The puntarelle in our vegetable garden are blooming. It's really a wonderful vegetable: the leaves and flower tips make a delicious risotto. The "puntarella" base makes the base of one of the most famous Roman salads. And the flowers are beautiful. #VegetableGarden #ItalianFood #Flowers #Photography

A red rose against a blurred background

The roses are all blooming in the garden.
#Flowers #Roses #Photography

Oakland skyline at sunset

Same place, different day. #Oakland #California #Sunset

Sunset scene. On the foreground a hill in Knowland Park. On the background Oakland skyline.

Sun setting over Oakland, behind one of Knowland park's hills.
#Sunset #Photography #Oakland #California #Skyline

The skyline of San Francisco is in the background against all light orange sky. A bird is flying in the sky.

Enjoying the day as it comes to an end over San Francisco.
#Skyline #SanFrancisco #California

A grey fox looking a little sleepy surrounded by lush vegetation.

A grey fox leisurely enjoying my neighbors' yard and the warm weather.
#Wildlife #California #Oakland #SanFranciscoBayArea #GreyFox

Thank you, much appreciated it.

Sun rising behind a tree at Knowland Park in Oakland. A dirt road surrounded by grass is still in the shade

The first light of the day is always very magical.
#Nature #Wilderness #Oakland #SanFranciscoBayArea #California #Photography

Night visitors at our vegetable garden. #Wildlife #California #Raccoon #GreyFox

A lizard sleeping on a rock

Nothing better than basking in the sun on a mild May day.
#Wildlife #Photography #California #Lizards

Green Hill ranges as seen through an opening between trees.

Nested between cities and towns, a little oasis thrives.
#Nature #Wilderness #SanFrancisco #Photography

Azaleas

Stunning Azaleas.
#Flowers

A hummingbird resting

Hummingbird resting at sunset
#Photography #Hummingbird #California

Black plums tart

Black Plums Tart
#Baking #Tarts

Partially open cluster of flowers.

Pride of Madeira flowers are opening up.
#Flowers #SanFranciscoBayArea #California

Green hills, California poppies, and the San Francisco Bay far off the horizon

Spring is here at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve.
#Nature #Spring #California #SanFranciscoBayArea

Barrel cactus in full bloom

Spring is definitely arrived. Our barrel cactus is blooming again
#Flowers #Cactus

Three palms trees against the sky. The moon is visible.

Californian Sunrise
#Nature #California

A daffodil covered in small raindrops.

Foggy day in the Bay Area.
#Flowers #Nature

A bear on top of a tree

A bear enjoying the view from the top of a tree.
#Wildlife #California #Bears

Cooper's hawk

We ran into this Cooper's hawk... Perched on a tree in a parking lot.
#Wildlife #Raptors #California

Arboreal salamander

I rescued this arboreal salamander from our (salt water) pool. It seemed grateful and friendly.
#Wildlife #Amphibians #Animals #California

Misty sunrise

Sunrise melts the mist at Knowland Park, Oakland.
#Nature #California

Tide rising and abbing as sculpted the mud in interesting patterns.

Hayward Regional Shoreline #Nature #California