Headed for the Hills ~ Inland Empire Child Photography ~ Rachel Clare
October 23, 2009 | Filed Under Children, Mine
Anyone who knows me well knows me moderately well has ever read even one of my blog posts, knows that I don’t love the weather in Southern California. I know, I know. Most people think it’s the whole reason to live here. I’m not a fan. I hate the heat, I miss the rain, I desperately miss autumn and winter. Oh how I love autumn and winter. My soul is LONGING for fall- literally. I miss snow (and no, I don’t want to have to drive an hour+ every time I want to be chilly or see snow), I miss seasons. I miss jeans and scarves and sweatshirts. And the fact that I can wear them for 6 weeks every year doesn’t make me feel better. All that said, the weather as of late has been hard on me (especially in my extremely pregnant state). On Sunday, we just had to leave. So, we headed for the hills. I only wish we’d have left on Friday night and not returned until Monday, but we’ll do that soon.
We drove into the San Bernardino National Forrest and found our way to Lake Gregory, near Crestline. What a lovely little mountain place. Now, mind you, it was not cold. It wasn’t even chilly, but it was nature and mountains and water and ducks and the feeling of a small-mountain-town. It made me feel at home.
We didn’t stay long- just until the sun set. Long enough to fill up our souls a little and enjoy some time away from the congestion and noise of the city. Rowan fed the ducks leaves. Elias wandered and found little natural treasures like sticks and pinecones and acorns. JT skipped rocks. I took pictures and sat on a log. It was lovely and calm and quiet. And that’s exactly what I needed. Rest assured, we’ll be back up in the hills before long…
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it looks like a fun trip! wonderful photos too
you are more than welcome to our rainy, chilly weather. just let me send it your way 
A girl after my own heart!!! I have lived hear all my life and still am not a fan of the heat. I think we are soul sisters!!! LOL Great pics!!
The little one biting her lip absolutely melts me.
your kids are DARLING. Can’t wait to see what the next one looks like.
hang in there with the weather, girl!
Oh Rachel! I’m so impressed with your work! So beautiful. How can I learn to take pictures like you? I don’t think I’ll ever have the talent part, but how can I learn to be just a little bit better photographer? Would a class really help much? Have you seen the movie “Can’t Hardly Wait” - the phrase “These are memories frozen in time PEOPLE!” popped into my head for some reason. Again, absolutly lovely work.
Ok - I just looked at more of your pictures and I wanted to reiterate that while I’ll never have the skills, that if I could have 1/10 of your “eyeball” for photography I’d be happy.
Sigh…I wanna come! Looks like such a lovely, relaxing day. Jealous.
Rachel, I think it looks beautiful there!!
looks lovely! so glad you had fun. hope all is well these days…i’m thinking of you.
gorgeous!!!!! every single one. you kids are truly “GAP” looking children. the very first pictures of you little girl with the ducks just melts my heart.
beautiful work my friend, and beautiful family
Beautiful Rachel! What lens did you use for these if you don’t mind me asking? I always use primes and am looking for a new lens. Either a prime upgrade, or perhaps a zoom but not sure. Love to hear as these are so crisp and nice!
I wish autumn in central Illinois was this pretty… I know, cornfields being harvested are awesome, but still - nothing beats a gorgeous lake and mountains… Lovely work as usual Rachel!