Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
DEAD CALM
I took this photo driving to the casino early one morning. What is is about the early morning that gives everything this calm and peaceful feeling? This is a very dry, dirt, wash and everything in it is dead... and still it looks very calm.
JUST A LITTLE WATER
I've always liked the rain. There is just something about it that is soothing and relaxing and I love the day after a good rain when the rain has washed away the smog and the air seems so crisp and the sky so clear. We got just a little rain in the very early morning and I've been waiting to for it. Me and my camera have been waiting to use the macro feature on some rain drops. Here's a couple of the dozen pics I took.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Old Photos
Just thought I'd post a couple of old pics I took. Man, I must have taken these 20 years ago but I still think they came out great! The first two are pictures of The Bonaventure Hotel and buildings in downtown Los Angeles. The other is a picture of the channel down at between Dock Wheiler Beach and Marina Del Rey.
SACRAMENTO/VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA
I went to visit a friend last year and it was my first time to Vacaville and Sacramento. I'm not going to get into a lot about this area, just post some of the pics I took and say that when I was there, there was a music festival taking place in Vacaville that took place all over a certain area of the city and I really liked it! For example, one of the locations was inside a Borders near the coffee station area so you could sit and enjoy some coffee while you listened to a little jazz. Another location was in a small park. You had your choice of where to go and who to listen to at different times of the day. What a way to do a jazz festival and see some of the city while you're at it!
My friend took me to Old Sacramento, down by the river. I found this piece of history on Legends of America.com."When modernization came to the city in the 21st century, the commercial district gradually moved east and the area of Old Sacramento became a virtual slum. However, in the mid 1960s the city began to redevelop and refurbish the area. The 28 acres encompassing the location today has more historic buildings condensed in one area than any other in the west. Moreover, it has become a National Landmark, with a portion designated as a California State Historic Park."
"Today, Old Sacramento, with its wood plank sidewalks and picturesque three-story buildings, caters to more than 5 million annual visitors. The National Registered landmark provides a Public Market, two museums, excursion cruises along the water front, a hotel, and numerous restaurants and boutique like shops."
I love places that are known as "tourist traps". I'm a tourist and I'm also a crafter and do-it-yourselfer so I love and can appreciate some of the handcrafted items that are often sold in tourist traps. Besides, where else but tourist traps can you find the best variety of things to shop for and take pictures of?
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
BIRDS & BEES
Not the kind of birds and bees you might have been thinking about. I love my camera. It has caused me to get closer to bees than I ever thought I would, but what a great shot!
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