Category Archives: photography

Thyme in the Ranch

Posted on November 29, 2012 by pearlsandprose

A very dear friend took me to the nicest place for lunch: Thyme in the Ranch, located in Rancho Santa Fe, is part cafe and bakery and part gift shop. You can sit inside or outside and the food is … Continue reading →

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Last Night’s Sunset

Posted on November 26, 2012 by pearlsandprose

And afterwards. . . . Hope you all had a good week and wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate. We certainly did, but I’m beginning to feel the crunch of the holidays. So much to do and not enough time. I’m … Continue reading →

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Vintage Beauty

Posted on November 16, 2012 by pearlsandprose

While driving through an old neighborhood in San Diego, I spotted this beautiful convertible. It was at a private residence, so I took this shot from afar: I then moved over to the sidewalk and captured the front view. The … Continue reading →

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Between Storms

Posted on November 14, 2012 by pearlsandprose

We had rainstorms last Friday, but I managed to get a few shots in between them. Looking north: And looking south: While I was framing a shot, these birds flew overhead. I’m not a bird person, so have no idea … Continue reading →

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Not Quite an Art Fair

Posted on November 12, 2012 by pearlsandprose

We went to an art fair recently, but didn’t find a lot of paintings. What we did see: But what really caught my eye was this slightly unusual, sweet scene behind some of the vendor booths: I’m just realizing that … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on November 7, 2012 by pearlsandprose

Y’know how you can drive by something time after and time and never really see it? That happened to me with this abandoned house. I was driving near Torrey Pines Beach and had to do a U-turn when I noticed … Continue reading →

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Another Blast from the Past

Posted on November 5, 2012 by pearlsandprose

Don’t worry, you’re at the right place. I’m experimenting with different templates, so this may not be the final choice. Your patience is appreciated. I took this shot of autumn leaves just over a year ago in the state of … Continue reading →

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Little Italy Rocks II

Posted on November 2, 2012 by pearlsandprose

While in Little Italy we didn’t have time to visit this art gallery, but I like the advert hanging on the wall: I shot these succulents while waiting for the light to turn at a crosswalk. The leaves almost look … Continue reading →

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Little Italy Rocks

Posted on October 31, 2012 by pearlsandprose

How about a stroll through Little Italy? It’s one of my favorite San Diego neighborhoods with sidewalk cafes, tasteful high-rises and slightly funky boutiques. . . . We parked near a little house with this banana tree growing in the … Continue reading →

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Autumn Then and Now, Plus

Posted on October 29, 2012 by pearlsandprose

From one year ago, a shot of oak leaves with a bit of mold: From one day ago, some delicious-looking squash blossoms: They’re supposed to be wonderful dipped in breadcrumbs and then fried, but I’ve never had them. One day. … Continue reading →

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