For over a decade, we were fortunate enough to have our backyard open up to a field of dreams--a baseball field, dog run and at one time a children's pre-school. It was always a cacophony of children yelling, bird songs, an occasional dog bark, and the baseball coach yelling instructions to his team. All of these will come to pass for this November 2006, the once upon playground of men and children will be silenced. Development beckons and we will lose the eucalyptus, cypress and pine trees that once graced this raw but beautiful area.

This backyard has been my playground of sorts having taken countless early mornings and late evenings photographing sunrises, moonscapes, birds and plants that might pique my interest. This gallery is dedicated to that field of dreams which was once only a few steps from our abode. Farewell, dear friend.