A peaceful scene at Hidden Valley Park in San Ramon.

The image shows a small lake in the center of a grassy field. The lake is surrounded by trees, and there are rolling green hills in the background. The sky is clear and blue. Amidst busy residential neighborhood, this hidden valley is only a few miles of hiking away.

I drove through these green hills in Central California at the end of March, and the landscape was surprisingly lush from recent rains. The small pond reflects the blue sky and white clouds.

Central California · 2024