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Seacoast Flashback

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In June, we had a nice clear Sunday afternoon. We took a drive over the Palos Verdes Peninsula to see the sights. One of those sights was this flight of California Brown Pelicans soaring along the cliffs with the west lobe of Santa Catalina Island in the distance. Click image to enlarge.

In the not too distant future, we expect to launch along the seacoast and hope to get some photos of the coastline, seascapes, wildlife and whatever else we see. We’ll be posting our best photos here. Stay tuned!

July 20, 2009 by Leisure Photography Vacation

A New Camera

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSiMeet my new camera – a Canon EOS Rebel XSi:

  • Rebel XSi Body (Black)
  • Eyecup
  • Wide Strap
  • Video Cable
  • USB Interface Cable
  • Battery Pack
  • Battery Charger

The old camera, a Canon EOS XTi, had the habit of dropping some of the picture files during downloading. We’re not sure why, but it was a minor nuisance. So, we decided to let the old camera be the standby unit and upgraded to the next-generation EOS.

The image shows the new camera with the protective amour installed. Click to enlarge.

July 18, 2009 by Photography

Devil’s Tongue in Bloom – 2009

One of the most beautiful flowers in our collection of succulents (and all of the flowers are beautiful), is the Devil’s Tongue Barrel Cactus flower. These waxy, delicate, yellow flowers emerge from the most hostile-looking array of spikes and hooks that protect the flesh of this cactus. We don’t know if the flowers have any fragrance because who wants to put their nose close enough to tell?

Devil’s Tongue Flower

Click on the image to enlarge.

July 17, 2009 by Home & Garden Photography

Gardenia

This is one of many, many gardenias that have appeared this summer. I only wish I could send the fragrance over the internet because it is so lovely. Click image to see a close-up.

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July 16, 2009 by Home & Garden Photography

Catalina Web Cams

Casino Cam/Avalon HarborEvery once in a while, I take a look at the webcams on Catalina Island. There are several of them, some in Avalon and others in more remote places.

Pavilion Lodge Cam
Casino Cam
Catalina Landing Cam
Two Harbors Cam
Two Harbors (360° view)
Isthmus (360° view)
Interior (360° view)

If you’re a Catalina junkie, like we are, you will enjoy vicariously visiting the island on the links above. The clickable image is a screenshot (reduced) of the Casino Cam taken on a clear evening. If you get Catalina wanderlust when you click over, it’s at your own risk! I know that I get the urge to go every time I look.

July 15, 2009 by Family

Avalon 1998

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