I liked the way these Tan Oak leaves were outlined with sunlight. This was taken during an activity called a "ranger hike," during which the kids split into groups and take turns teaching each other about trees (and sometimes other things, depending on what is nearby). After I explain the procedure to the group and get things started, I often find myself standing and waiting for the kids to teach each other. It's a good time to look around for things to take pictures of. As usual, there were dozens of glistening little spider webs strung throughout the branches of the Madrone trees, but webs are extremely hard to photograph properly.

At the end of the activity, many of the kids complained the their "students" didn't listen properly. Welcome to the world of teaching.