Category Archives: photography
Travel Shot – The Great Bath
After much pleading with my scanner, I finally got it to work and was able to scan this photo of the Great Bath, which is part of the Roman Baths in Bath, England. A truly beautiful city. We found the … Continue reading
Indian Hawthorn
Apologies here. I meant to have my posts on Joshua Tree ready this week, but yesterday was my husband’s birthday and we’re getting ready for a trip. So, just a photo of Indian Hawthorn today. . . . I finally … Continue reading
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Tagged bokeh, California, pink flowers, Rhaphiolepis indica, sunlight
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Palm Springs and Marilyn
So, we spent a few days in Palm Springs last week. . . . I’d been there before, but it had been ages, so I forgot about all the mountains with nothing on them. Nothing but rocks–so unusual. Not sure … Continue reading
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Tagged bougainvillea, California, Forever Marilyn, Palm Springs, restaurants
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Echium
I’d almost forgotten one of my favorite California plants, Echium, or Pride of Madeira. They’re in bloom right now and the blue-violet color amazes me every time I see them. . . . Close-up: Did you find the bee? I … Continue reading
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Tagged blueviolet flowers, bokeh, California, echium, Pride of Madeira
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Beach Walk
“for whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” ~e.e. cummings ******************************** I’ll be off next week, but back on April 2nd. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Leo Carillo Ranch, Part II
So, back at the ranch. . . . The Flying LC brand can be seen throughout the property. Part of the hacienda. The landscaping is really well done. . . . I believe these flowers are alstroemeria, but I’ve never … Continue reading
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Tagged blue French doors, California, Leo Carillo Ranch, orange trees, white peacock
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Leo Carillo Ranch, Part I
Ever heard of a film called The Gay Desperado? Didn’t think so. How about a fifties television show, The Cisco Kid? Someone by the name of Leo Carillo starred in both, and his ranch is about 25 miles north of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1930s ranch, bougainvillea, cabana, cactus, cantina, Leo Carillo Ranch, swimming pool
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Experimenting with Diptic
I’ve had the Diptic app on my iPhone for a while now, but never used it. IPhone photos are so small, I didn’t see the benefit, especially for posting on Instagram. Then I realized I could use it to display … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, blue door, California, cowboy hat, Diptic app, Giant bird of paradise, Instagram, padlock
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Jade
Until I moved to California, I thought jade plants (Crassula ovata) were nice little houseplants that just looked green and waxy. I was so surprised to see them flowering, and growing outdoors, and as big as shrubs. I took these … Continue reading
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Tagged afternoon light, bokeh, California, Crassula ovata, jade blossoms
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Torrey Pines
One of my favorite places in San Diego County–Torrey Pines Reserve. You can walk along cliffs that overlook the ocean, and you can see for miles. The land mass on the left in the distance is Catalina Island. I took … Continue reading
