Category Archives: photography
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
Old Town Temecula
A couple of weekends ago, we drove up to Temecula and wandered around the shops in Old Town. Temecula is kind of a mix of Old West and wine country. The merchandise pretty much ran the gamut. . . . … Continue reading
Pie, Roses and a Bad Ending
Looking through photos the other night, I realized I hadn’t uploaded my shots from Valentine’s Day. Here’s the dessert we shared: Banana cream pie with a chocolate crust, topped with salted caramel. It was actually as good as it looks. … Continue reading
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Tagged banana cream pie with salted caramel, dessert, French bistro chair, roses
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Blossoms Found
We may not have cherry blossoms out here in California, but we do have flowering pear trees. I’m so glad I thought to photograph them before last night, because we had a pretty severe rainstorm and most of the blossoms … Continue reading
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Tagged Callery pear, cross processing, flowering pear trees, Pyrus calleryana, white blossoms
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La Valencia
One of my favorite landmarks in La Jolla is La Valencia Hotel on Prospect Street. It reminds me of old hotels in movies from the forties. The hotel opened in 1926 and is nicknamed the “Pink Lady.” Standing in the … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 