The following photos were taken during various hikes in the mountains north of Santa Barbara or Montecito.  All of them can be viewed in larger format by clicking on the small version on this web page.  All photos after May, 2000 were taken with my Nikon Coolpix 990 digital camera.

Buena Vista Trail; the "upper stairs" leading out to a beautiful view of the mountains beyond (next two photos).  Mid-day.  Feb 1, 2000.
 

Buena Vista Trail; near top entranceway of the "upper stairs" (mid-morning of a different day).  Aug 19, 2000.

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Buena Vista Trail, after crossing threshold of the "upper stairs."  A green fennel patch is on the right.  Aug 19, 2000.

Romero Canyon Trail, in the fog.  Noon, Feb 9, 2000.

Cold Springs Canyon Trail, East Fork.  Near the trailhead, hiking through a stratus cloud layer.  Early morning, May 22, 2000.

Cold Springs Canyon Trail, East Fork.  Hiking near the top of a stratus cloud layer.  Early morning, May 22, 2000.

Romero Canyon Trail.  Mid-morning, Feb 5, 2000.

Aliso Canyon Trail, southwest hill loop.  Close to sunset, Dec 5, 1999.

Romero Canyon Trail.  Mid-day, February 9, 2000.

Romero Canyon Trail.  Late-morning, March 19, 2000.

Romero Canyon Trail, lower section.  Mid-day, February 26, 2000.
 
 

This site opened:  September 5, 2000.  Last Update: September 5, 2000