Point Reyes Visions

Richard Blair and Kathleen Goodwin have a deep love and appreciation of the Point Reyes area that comes across beautifully in this book. I like the way the book combines the natural and cultural history of Point Reyes. You can get a feel for this by looking at this partial listing of the table of contents: Selected Fauna The Ocean Lighthouses Weather in West Marin The Mount Vision Fire Tomales Bay Clayton Lewis of Tomales Bay Oysters Farming in Marin Mount Tamalpais Classic Hikes The book is rich in stunning photographs, and I learned a lot from the text. I was really absorbed by the story of their experience of the Mount Vision fire. While I tend to be most interested in the natural history of Point Reyes, I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed the biographical sketch of Clayton Lewis and other bits about the people of the area; it's a view into another side of Point Reyes I knew little about. The photos really capture some magical but fleeting moments of light and color that happen at Point Reyes. I'm so happy to be living in an era where self-publishing is becoming a more accessible option, so that books like this can flourish. I can really appreciate the labor of love that must have been behind this beautiful book. Bravo!

When I think about Point Reyes, images of beautiful lighthouse, geographically peculiar landscape, boats on the serene Tomales Bay. Point Reyes Visions has captured some stunning views of Point Reyes. The book is unique in its coverage on oysters, the fire, and lives on the peninsula. If you are looking for many breath-taking views of Point Reyes landscapes, Point Reyes Visions would be a disappointment.

MaryKae and I saw this book at the Olema Inn this afternoon when we stopped for a latte' and a mocha. It was on the coffee table in the lobby. The photographs are wonderful. Marin County is a treasure, and this book captures its beauty exquisitely. It will be a number one selection for us to send to friends for Christmas so we can share with them the beauty of our beloved Marin County...