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I went to LTCC to attend the week long Spanish intensive course, which I very much enjoyed. And of course Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places to visit.

Loved watching the sunset at the Timbercove Peer.

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Great weekend of camping, eating, laughing, and an outing to the Date Festival in Riverside.

This isn’t a double exposure. I peered through a window and saw the outside reflected on a surface, and thought it cool.

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I went with some friends to check-out Occupy Los Angeles right before it was taken down. The art work was great.

I awoke with a craving for pancakes. I thought about going to the chain restaurant down the street but I needed better ambiance, without muzak playing on the background. I started driving not knowing to where and then saw this little restaurant. Perfect place to have breakfast, sip coffee, and read.

I really like the light here, the way it reflects off the tables and chairs.

If you’re like me you hate camera bags, they’re ugly and everyone knows what’s inside. So, here’s an alternative. With a simple insert, a messenger bag can accommodate your camera equipment: timbuk2 Camera Insert

  Last night I went on a fun bike ride on Pasadena stopping at various museums open late for ArtNight. And… I forgot my camera! I need to start adding it to the checklist of items. I used my cellphone but this morning the photos are blank! They seemed fine when I took them. I used the flash.
  Anyway it was another wonderful experience, and I had some of the best tacos I’ve had in a while off a food truck.

Later: I restarted my cell phone and the camera is working again. Phew. I know I’ll need to replace it soon,it crashes a lot. Ugh, I’ll need to examine all the options available and make a decision… have better things to do with my time…. and with certain things, I’m rather indecisive

I enjoy coming here to walk around the different gardens, and there’s usually some interesting art exhibit. The gardens are also a good place to bring a book to read.

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Thanks for everything,and rest in peace, Steve.

Namaste.

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I had a wonderful time taking photos at the aquarium. It’s been a while since I enjoyed a photo outing this much, and I look forward to going again.

I showed-up with my camera and a Tokina 12-24mm lens. Looking at all the equipment others broght I thought I was under prepared since I didn’t even bother with a tripod. I hand-held the camera. And I was glad I didn’t. Sometimes too much equipment takes away from the experience of enjoying the process, it becomes about adjusting this and that. I like to experience the moment more, so I keep it simple.

I went on a very fun bike ride. We stopped at a few art galleries, they were all quite good but, this one in particular had some interesting works. Some pieces seemed to be made from found objects such as fortune cookie papers, buttons, magnets, etc. It was the oddest and most fascinating assembly of work I’ve seen in a long time.

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To get to the beach first you go through a grove of eucalyptus, the scent is wonderful. The combination of the eucalyptus and sea salt is very good for the lungs and the mind; a sort of walking meditation.

I've always thought this a beautiful building.

The marine layer provided a cool filter from the sun's rays.

Lots of pretty flowers on the path down to the beach.