It's that time of year and the flowers are in good bloom. For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: My Favorite Travel Photos 2012
December 27, 2012 By
I did a lot of traveling this year. When I broke it all down; it turns out in 2012 I was living out of a suitcase 7 out of the 12 months. Which is better (or worse, depending on your perspective) than 2011 where I lived out of a suitcase for 9 months. My trajectory this year started in January … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition
September 2, 2012 By
Hundreds of thousands come each year to see master-class sculptors build beautiful 3-dimensional works of art. Some of the world's finest artists create the most amazing sculptures ever in the San Diego sand castle competition & 3D art challenge. To Enlarge: Click On The Image, Then Click … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: Balboa Park
August 28, 2012 By
Balboa Park is San Diego's jewel. America's largest urban cultural park has more than 30 Museums, Performing Arts Venues, and Sports and Recreational Facilities, along with numerous gardens and restaurants. Sandwiched between 6th Ave. on the west and Park Blvd. on the east, Balboa Park is 1200 … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: Presidio Park
August 26, 2012 By
Perched up on the top of a hill at the entrance into “the valley” Presidio Park is one of my favorite parks in San Diego. With views over Mission Bay to the Pacific Ocean, it's a favorite for sunset watchers. As a major symbol of the city, it stands atop the hill recognized as the site where … [Read more...]
Photography: Ocean Beach Shootout
May 27, 2011 By
Ocean Beach is a small beach community about a 10 - 15 minute drive northeast of downtown San Diego. OB is about as unpretentious as San Diego beach living gets. Home to my co-op (yes, I'm a member) Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market, it's one of the few places left in San Diego (or the rest … [Read more...]
San Diego Restaurant Review: Mama Testa
April 26, 2010 By
Mama Testa I know Mexican food. OK. Maybe not like a Mexican. But, growing up in San Diego, I grew up eating real "hole-in-da-wall" Mexican Food. Or, what I thought was authentic Mexican food. Until I saw Cesar Gonzalez (the owner of Mama Testa), on the Food Network, Throwing it … [Read more...]
Skylines: San Diego, CA & Seattle, WA
April 23, 2010 By
While on vacation, I was experimenting with taking photos of the Skyline. I didn't get any jaw dropping good ones...but I got a bunch that are "not too bad". Enjoy!! … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: Chicano Park
April 23, 2010 By
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Chicano Park. Chicano Park is located literally under the Coronado bridge, in San Diego, CA. The building of the Coronado bridge over the park, dislocated hundreds of Latino families and businesses and was the catalyst for the founding of this park. The take over … [Read more...]
San Diego Hometown Tourist: Botanical Building Balboa Park
March 10, 2010 By
Today I did a "hometown tourist" day and visited the Botanical Building in Balboa Park. My intention on going to Balboa Park was to take photos of the arches, bridges, and architecture. Well...afterwards I ventured over to the Botanical Building. What an experience!! I was soooo snap happy with … [Read more...]