These pictures were taken mid-February when we went hiking. That was the best time to hike to Mt. Diablo to see waterfalls because we just had a few dry days after a few very rainy weeks.
Budding spring
I thought this tree is very interesting!
The trunk and branches look like they are perfectly lacquered for a piece of art deco furniture
I respect the determination of this tree to live on.
The tree is hollow as seen below