Photography Explorations

Spotted: Fluttering dragonfly in Sharon Heights

We spotted this photo of a dragonfly online and reached out to the photographer, John Romano. He replied: "I live in Sharon Heights, and I

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2026

Wonderful — and unusual — photo taken in Atherton by Doug Klein

We reached out to Atherton resident Doug Klein about a photo of his we had spottted — and he replied: "This was taken our backyard.

by Linda Hubbard
on May 26, 2026

Robert Buelteman talks about his non-digital cameraless photographs on April 16

Join Robert Buelteman on Thursday, April 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Atherton Public Library (2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane) for a springtime presentation

by Contributed Content
on April 14, 2026

“Spring in Portola Valley” photo contest — submissions due April 10

The Town of Portola Valley Cultural Arts Committee is presenting a photo contest, Spring in Portola Valley on April 17, 18 , & 19. All

by Contributed Content
on April 6, 2026

Taking part in the first Filoli bird walk on a warm last day of winter

For the first time Filoli is offering walking bird tours. Rick Morris, our local Menlo Park bird photographer and tour guide, joined the group yesterday.

by Rick Morris
on March 20, 2026

Photographer Irene Searles returns to Yellowstone — starring coyotes this year

Woodside-based photographer — and longtime InMenlo contributor — Irene Searles returned to Yellowstone National Park for the third time in February. "Each trip highlighted a

by Linda Hubbard
on March 6, 2026

Spotted: Separate trees connecting

Photographer Gino de Grandis discovered these two separate trees connecting by their branches. Saying "hello" maybe? Photo by Gino De Grandis (c) 2026

by Linda Hubbard
on January 28, 2026

Spotted: Another pretty Menlo Park sunrise — and sunset

Locals are advised to keep their eyes on the horizon — both dawn and dusk. They could be in for a pretty sight as shown

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2026

Corrected email for Rick Morris bird tours

Yesterday's post about burrowing owl tours with Rick Morris contained an incorrect email address. For those interested in finding out more about Rick's tours, here

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2025

Burrowing owl adventures with Rick Morris of IntheWildwithRick

As many of you know, Menlo Park resident Rick Morris started his walking bird tours in January 2024. At the end of April 2024 —

by Linda Hubbard
on December 14, 2025