Category Archives: photography

♥ Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by pearlsandprose

What better flower to represent Valentine’s Day than Dicentra spectabilis or Bleeding Heart? {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged bleeding heart, bokeh, dicentra spectabilis, Valentine's Day | 14 Comments

Cherry Blossom Time

Posted on February 12, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Now that spring is coming to California, I’m reminded of the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. Here’s a look back at some Kwanzan cherry blossoms, my favorite. . . . Hope you all had a nice weekend. If you’re in … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bokeh, Kwanzan cherry blossoms | 22 Comments

The Unexpected

Posted on February 7, 2013 by pearlsandprose

I do like finding things out of the ordinary. Like this painting? mural? of a Spanish-style bungalow on an office building wall in downtown La Jolla. . . . Did you know the word “bungalow” comes from the Hindi word … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged boutique door, California, Canary palm, La Jolla, mural, smile, Spanish-style bungalow, yellow building with blue stairs | 17 Comments

Something to Warm You

Posted on February 5, 2013 by pearlsandprose

If you’re surrounded by snow and ice, or sick and tired of rain, here are some torch lilies at sunset to warm you. . . . Also called Red Hot Poker. Hope your week’s going well so far. . . … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged bokeh, Kniphofia uvaria, pastel torch lilies, red hot poker | 20 Comments

Swami’s, Part Two

Posted on January 31, 2013 by pearlsandprose

As I said on Tuesday, Swami’s has great views of the Pacific. This is looking south towards La Jolla. A flowering agave. Cacti and the ocean seem kind of incongruous to me. Those things that look a bit like gnats? … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged agave, beach, California, gate, koi pond, lychees, Swami's garden | 16 Comments

Swami’s, Part One

Posted on January 29, 2013 by pearlsandprose

Driving up the 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you may think you’re seeing things when this suddenly appears. No, it’s not a set for Arabian Nights–it’s the temple for Swami’s Self-Realization Fellowship. The Fellowship was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, who … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged anthuriums, begonias, California, Cardiff, gardens, Pacific Ocean, Swami's Self-Realization Fellowship | 16 Comments

Seen Better Days

Posted on January 24, 2013 by pearlsandprose

While walking to an art fair a couple of months ago, I spotted this vintage set of wheels. I think it’s a Ford? Couldn’t resist adding some cross processing. Sorry I’m so late posting this. I woke up at 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, cross processing, vintage car | 14 Comments

Irreplaceable

Posted on January 22, 2013 by pearlsandprose

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different. ~Coco Chanel Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged coral rose, macro, pink roses | 20 Comments

Orange Avenue

Posted on January 17, 2013 by pearlsandprose

On a stroll down Orange Avenue in Coronado. . . . A vintage canoe decorated with paper or fabric, filled with spheres that look like giant scoops of gelato. Pretty for a party, yes? “Cake Heaven,” the best kind of … Continue reading →