Lake Merritt and other areas of Oakland that make it a magical city to many of us.
Pearls of Lake Merritt Fountain and Lanterns along Lake Merritt, Oakland reflect the morning light
Oak Trees at Lake Merritt Oak trees silhouetted at Lake Merritt in the early morning, Oakland, CA
Autumn at Lake Merritt Autumn colors along the Lake Merritt shore in Oakland, CA
Warm-up to Olympics Rami Zur, winner of men's kayak competition in 2004 Olympic Trials at Lake Merrit, during warmup session... Oakland, CA
Olympic Warm-up at Lake Merritt During warm-up session for Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt, CA - kayaker reaches for the win
Kayaking to the Olympics Kayak competitors during the Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA
Psyching up for the Olympics Rami Zur and Jeff Smoke warm up for the Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt, CA
Kayaking for the Gold Two kayakers going for the Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Rowing to the Courthouse Olympic Rowing Contestants on Trial in Oakland, CA - rowing towards the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in unison
Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt, Oakland Getting set for the Olympic Trials at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA
Gondola on Lake Merritt Gondola rowing romancers on Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA
Oakland Skyline from Lake Merritt Classic Oakland buildings as seen from the shore of Lake Merritt
Black-crowned Night-Heron Black-crowned Night-Heron at Lake Merritt, CA... this gray and white, stocky heron w/black cap and back raises the plume to vertical position in greeting. Feeds at night on fish, small amphibians and insects
