Daily Photos

August 18: Red Red Roses Dear community, I'm finding that I cannot keep up with the daily challenge. It seems a good time to take a break. This rose is for all of you who took time to provid ...

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August 18: Red Red Roses Dear community, I'm finding that I cannot keep up with the daily challenge. It seems a good time to take a break. This rose is for all of you who took time to provid ...

August 13: Daily Dose Due to some health issues that I face, I take several medications & supplements daily. I decided to try and create some images about my health and this is the first. I ...

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August 13: Daily Dose Due to some health issues that I face, I take several medications & supplements daily. I decided to try and create some images about my health and this is the first. I ...

August 11: Soft sunset in OC It was WARM standing in this field, and I didn't realize that I was also standing in a trail of red ants until I got bit - ouch! A photographer needs to be awar ...

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August 11: Soft sunset in OC It was WARM standing in this field, and I didn't realize that I was also standing in a trail of red ants until I got bit - ouch! A photographer needs to be awar ...

August 8: Moon over Saddleback Mountain "Santiago is the highpoint of Orange County in Southern California. It lies along the crest of the Santa Ana Mountains, a coastal chain located southe ...

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August 8: Moon over Saddleback Mountain "Santiago is the highpoint of Orange County in Southern California. It lies along the crest of the Santa Ana Mountains, a coastal chain located southe ...

August 7: Bromeliad Blooms Lo and behold this cactus-looking plant in my garden bloomed! I had never seen this flower before, and still can't quite believe it - colorful petals and seed pods ...

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August 7: Bromeliad Blooms Lo and behold this cactus-looking plant in my garden bloomed! I had never seen this flower before, and still can't quite believe it - colorful petals and seed pods ...

Aug. 4: Cone Flower I was inspired by Art Hill's image yesterday of the cone flower and bee to post this shot. Mine does not have the clarity of focus that his does, but I like the colors an ...

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Aug. 4: Cone Flower I was inspired by Art Hill's image yesterday of the cone flower and bee to post this shot. Mine does not have the clarity of focus that his does, but I like the colors an ...

Aug. 3: Heart Labyrinth at Ghost Ranch, NM There is a spirituality center called Casa del Sol, available for group and individual retreats. It is the base of the Companions of Casa del Sol, ...

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Aug. 3: Heart Labyrinth at Ghost Ranch, NM There is a spirituality center called Casa del Sol, available for group and individual retreats. It is the base of the Companions of Casa del Sol, ...

Aug. 2: Monday evening rainbow After a thunderstorm in the afternoon, including hail and a flooded arroyo, this rainbow appeared at 7:00pm. Another thing to love about New Mexico. If anyone ...

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Aug. 2: Monday evening rainbow After a thunderstorm in the afternoon, including hail and a flooded arroyo, this rainbow appeared at 7:00pm. Another thing to love about New Mexico. If anyone ...

August 1: Hummingbird duet I found these hummers at a friends' home in New Mexico. They have several in their back and front yard, and I spent a good couple of hours shooting them. I like th ...

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August 1: Hummingbird duet I found these hummers at a friends' home in New Mexico. They have several in their back and front yard, and I spent a good couple of hours shooting them. I like th ...

July 28: Pink Rain in the Espanola Valley, NM Here is another photo taken the day of a thunderstorm which created the effect called "pink rain" in northern New Mexico. An added plus was the ...

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July 28: Pink Rain in the Espanola Valley, NM Here is another photo taken the day of a thunderstorm which created the effect called "pink rain" in northern New Mexico. An added plus was the ...

July 27: Filling station at Ghost Ranch I love this quaint little gas station - it serves about 20 Ranch vehicles on a regular basis, as well as guests who are desperate. It is amazing how p ...

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July 27: Filling station at Ghost Ranch I love this quaint little gas station - it serves about 20 Ranch vehicles on a regular basis, as well as guests who are desperate. It is amazing how p ...

July 26: Wetlands Reflection This was taken the first evening I arrived at Ghost Ranch. I waited (mostly in vain) for the moon to rise, but got some nice reflection shots at the wetlands was ...

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July 26: Wetlands Reflection This was taken the first evening I arrived at Ghost Ranch. I waited (mostly in vain) for the moon to rise, but got some nice reflection shots at the wetlands was ...

July 24: Chimney Rock sunset I've been in Abiquiu, New Mexico at one of my favorite places to photograph, Ghost Ranch. This image was taken in the late evening when we experienced a phenomen ...

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July 24: Chimney Rock sunset I've been in Abiquiu, New Mexico at one of my favorite places to photograph, Ghost Ranch. This image was taken in the late evening when we experienced a phenomen ...

June 17: Flower with a hat Today is the first time I've experimented with my new extension tubes for close-up shots. I didn't do so well with most of them, but this was one I liked. Mostly b ...

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June 17: Flower with a hat Today is the first time I've experimented with my new extension tubes for close-up shots. I didn't do so well with most of them, but this was one I liked. Mostly b ...

June 16: Mission Koi More from my Mission San Juan Capistrano trip. I enjoy photographing the Koi and water lilies in the Mission's two ponds. It is a beautiful mission - "Jewel of the Mi ...

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June 16: Mission Koi More from my Mission San Juan Capistrano trip. I enjoy photographing the Koi and water lilies in the Mission's two ponds. It is a beautiful mission - "Jewel of the Mi ...

June 14: Mission Arbor I visited Mission San Juan Capistrano today. I've been many times to take pictures, and I never get tired of it. I'm learning my way around my new Canon 50D and havin ...

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June 14: Mission Arbor I visited Mission San Juan Capistrano today. I've been many times to take pictures, and I never get tired of it. I'm learning my way around my new Canon 50D and havin ...

June 7: Landscape, Vedanta Temple It was an overcast day here, and the colors were not the most vibrant, so I thought a B&W conversion was called for.

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June 7: Landscape, Vedanta Temple It was an overcast day here, and the colors were not the most vibrant, so I thought a B&W conversion was called for.

June 5: Sufi Tree I like experimenting with making a lens blur or zoom blur. I love this oak at a nearby Vedanta Temple with the circular bench beneath. I don't know what possessed me to try ...

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June 5: Sufi Tree I like experimenting with making a lens blur or zoom blur. I love this oak at a nearby Vedanta Temple with the circular bench beneath. I don't know what possessed me to try ...

June 1: Flowing Lines - Oak Burl On my walk yesterday evening I finally photographed this oak burl. The branches were trimmed and the tree looks pretty forlorn standing by the side of the r ...

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June 1: Flowing Lines - Oak Burl On my walk yesterday evening I finally photographed this oak burl. The branches were trimmed and the tree looks pretty forlorn standing by the side of the r ...

Thurs. May 28: Modjeska Creek The creek is pretty low now and we're not even in summer yet. It is still a nice place to sit on a rock and listen to the water.

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Thurs. May 28: Modjeska Creek The creek is pretty low now and we're not even in summer yet. It is still a nice place to sit on a rock and listen to the water.

May 27: Stages of life Perhaps because I've been spending so much time in my own and my neighbor's gardens, I'm enjoying the budding and blooming of Spring, but am also more aware of life's ...

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May 27: Stages of life Perhaps because I've been spending so much time in my own and my neighbor's gardens, I'm enjoying the budding and blooming of Spring, but am also more aware of life's ...

May 26: Calm Eye

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May 26: Calm Eye

May 22: End of the cycle Taking photos in my friend's garden again. Things have changed from just a few weeks ago - some things are done and others beginning to grow. I liked the texture on ...

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May 22: End of the cycle Taking photos in my friend's garden again. Things have changed from just a few weeks ago - some things are done and others beginning to grow. I liked the texture on ...

May 20: Green Man The idea for this shot started as an assignment for my recent B&W class. We had to emulate a master photographer, whose name was given to us by the instructor. I got Imogen ...

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May 20: Green Man The idea for this shot started as an assignment for my recent B&W class. We had to emulate a master photographer, whose name was given to us by the instructor. I got Imogen ...

May 18: Luscious Pink In Lightroom, I adjusted the Clarity slider to create a softer feel instead of sharpening the image.

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May 18: Luscious Pink In Lightroom, I adjusted the Clarity slider to create a softer feel instead of sharpening the image.

May 16: This little flower is a rare wildflower in So. Cal. and it is called a Splendid Mariposa Lily. I saw several on a recent walk with other photographers in nearby Limestone Canyon. Be ...

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May 16: This little flower is a rare wildflower in So. Cal. and it is called a Splendid Mariposa Lily. I saw several on a recent walk with other photographers in nearby Limestone Canyon. Be ...

May 15: Don's Classic Chevy This was shot a week or so ago in Old Towne Orange. I have been crazy busy for a week and am finally back to the dailies. I have a lot of catching up to do.

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May 15: Don's Classic Chevy This was shot a week or so ago in Old Towne Orange. I have been crazy busy for a week and am finally back to the dailies. I have a lot of catching up to do.

Old Towne Orange: The perfect hour - when it's still light outside and the neon comes on See this photo in the gallery: http://claudiatammen.smugmug.com/gallery/8138460_Pf9DZ#530853439_utaMq

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Old Towne Orange: The perfect hour - when it's still light outside and the neon comes on See this photo in the gallery: http://claudiatammen.smugmug.com/gallery/8138460_Pf9DZ#530853439_utaMq

May 7: Old Towne Orange My B&W class had a shoot here. Orange has an historic district full of old buildings, interesting architecture, a traffic circle with a fountain in the center, soda ...

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May 7: Old Towne Orange My B&W class had a shoot here. Orange has an historic district full of old buildings, interesting architecture, a traffic circle with a fountain in the center, soda ...

May 6: basket of onions I planted these onions last spring and just picked them now....I used the same "rain" simulation in this image as I did yesterday with the citrus. By the way, the oni ...

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May 6: basket of onions I planted these onions last spring and just picked them now....I used the same "rain" simulation in this image as I did yesterday with the citrus. By the way, the oni ...

May 5: Bowl of citrus I tried something suggested by Bryan Petersen in his book "Exposure". To simulate "rain" with a sprinkler. I like the results (I also included the next image).

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May 5: Bowl of citrus I tried something suggested by Bryan Petersen in his book "Exposure". To simulate "rain" with a sprinkler. I like the results (I also included the next image).

May 3: Windy Ride Another image of my niece, Brianna, while we were riding on the ferris wheel. I took quite a few shots of her but like the feeling of motion, light, expression, and soft co ...

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May 3: Windy Ride Another image of my niece, Brianna, while we were riding on the ferris wheel. I took quite a few shots of her but like the feeling of motion, light, expression, and soft co ...

May 2: Picture yourself here I have been playing with my new tripod all day, but didn't get anything I liked - need more practice I guess. So, this is from several weeks ago when I went on a ...

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May 2: Picture yourself here I have been playing with my new tripod all day, but didn't get anything I liked - need more practice I guess. So, this is from several weeks ago when I went on a ...

Fellow photographer, Tyree, plays a little sax on the side.

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Fellow photographer, Tyree, plays a little sax on the side.

Apr. 30: Flowing Eucalyptus Branches This tree is just across the street and the setting sun light hits it just right in late afternoon. I've always been enchanted by the grace of eucalyptu ...

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Apr. 30: Flowing Eucalyptus Branches This tree is just across the street and the setting sun light hits it just right in late afternoon. I've always been enchanted by the grace of eucalyptu ...

Apr. 27: Just another rose

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Apr. 27: Just another rose

goofy & modest, braces & flounce: Being Thirteen My thirteen-year-old neice, Brianna, spent the night this weekend. We went to the "mall" and tried to see how many free samples we could get. ...

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goofy & modest, braces & flounce: Being Thirteen My thirteen-year-old neice, Brianna, spent the night this weekend. We went to the "mall" and tried to see how many free samples we could get. ...

Gazebo at small Baptist Church in Trabuco Canyon

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Gazebo at small Baptist Church in Trabuco Canyon

4/22, Earth Day: Yucca against the olive trees I'm still wanting to photograph the yucca plants - they are everywhere, and more are blooming all the time. While on this mission I met a you ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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4/22, Earth Day: Yucca against the olive trees I'm still wanting to photograph the yucca plants - they are everywhere, and more are blooming all the time. While on this mission I met a you ...

I submitted this photo in my B&W class last night. Our assignment was to photograph people with different skin tones. These are two buddies from my yoga class who agreed to help. Of the phot ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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I submitted this photo in my B&W class last night. Our assignment was to photograph people with different skin tones. These are two buddies from my yoga class who agreed to help. Of the phot ...

Apr. 19: Climb every mountain...the wildflowers are changing rapidly - mostly drying up. But the wild mustard is hardy. There were ladybugs everywhere in a mustard field near my house and th ...

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Apr. 19: Climb every mountain...the wildflowers are changing rapidly - mostly drying up. But the wild mustard is hardy. There were ladybugs everywhere in a mustard field near my house and th ...

Apr. 19th - Some days I don't have any photos to post, so today I'm posting two....this image is from Sarah's garden (as was yesterday's post). I went back again just to see the riot of colo ...

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Apr. 19th - Some days I don't have any photos to post, so today I'm posting two....this image is from Sarah's garden (as was yesterday's post). I went back again just to see the riot of colo ...

Apr. 17: Sara's garden - my neighbor has an award winning,drought-resistant garden. There are profusion of flowers now & I had a great time shooting all of them.

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Apr. 17: Sara's garden - my neighbor has an award winning,drought-resistant garden. There are profusion of flowers now & I had a great time shooting all of them.

April 13: Look what some boots and a hat can do.... This weekend I practiced with a strobe light and two pocket wizards under the tutelage of Michael W. We took the opportunity to dress up ...

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April 13: Look what some boots and a hat can do.... This weekend I practiced with a strobe light and two pocket wizards under the tutelage of Michael W. We took the opportunity to dress up ...

April 13: What did I do with those darn cows, anyway???

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April 13: What did I do with those darn cows, anyway???

Curious: I stopped by the side of the road to photograph this fellow - he has a beautiful thick neck. This is as close as I could get, because any closer and he tried to eat my camera!

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Curious: I stopped by the side of the road to photograph this fellow - he has a beautiful thick neck. This is as close as I could get, because any closer and he tried to eat my camera!

Apr. 6 - This is a photo taken two days ago at a Modjeska Canyon community art fair. This man was showing pottery and I love how his beard catches the late afternoon sun. So pensive....

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Apr. 6 - This is a photo taken two days ago at a Modjeska Canyon community art fair. This man was showing pottery and I love how his beard catches the late afternoon sun. So pensive....

Yellow Hills This image was made on a walk yesterday in Modjeska Canyon. It is the time to capture wildflowers. It was close to sunset and the light was just right.

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Yellow Hills This image was made on a walk yesterday in Modjeska Canyon. It is the time to capture wildflowers. It was close to sunset and the light was just right.

Compliments of Nature I love the complimentary colors of purple and yellow and they are everywhere right now.

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Compliments of Nature I love the complimentary colors of purple and yellow and they are everywhere right now.

Kristin & her goats_Mar. 15, 2009 Walking down Modjeska Canyon road yesterday, I stopped to chat with my neighbor, Kristin. She was enjoying some quality time with the 6 goats that she & her ...

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Kristin & her goats_Mar. 15, 2009 Walking down Modjeska Canyon road yesterday, I stopped to chat with my neighbor, Kristin. She was enjoying some quality time with the 6 goats that she & her ...

July 8, 2007 I went shooting today with two digital photo friends, Becca and Felicia, in my neighborhood, Modjeska Canyon. It is a beautiful place, full of interesting homes (from the gr ...

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July 8, 2007 I went shooting today with two digital photo friends, Becca and Felicia, in my neighborhood, Modjeska Canyon. It is a beautiful place, full of interesting homes (from the gr ...

July 8, 2007 Here is a photo of "Dalmotion" at dinner time which is also my favorite time of day for capturing light. I love the long shadows, and how all the lines draw the eye to the hors ...

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July 8, 2007 Here is a photo of "Dalmotion" at dinner time which is also my favorite time of day for capturing light. I love the long shadows, and how all the lines draw the eye to the hors ...

Ana Maria at the Folk Arts Festival I took this photo of Ana Maria from Bogota, Colombia at the Santa Fe International Folk Arts Festival while visiting New Mexico. I loved the black/white ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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Ana Maria at the Folk Arts Festival I took this photo of Ana Maria from Bogota, Colombia at the Santa Fe International Folk Arts Festival while visiting New Mexico. I loved the black/white ...

What is art? I spotted this shot while eating lunch at the Santa Fe International Folk Arts Festival. The Zebra mask was made in Haiti, and waiting to be mailed to it's new owner - in an in ...

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What is art? I spotted this shot while eating lunch at the Santa Fe International Folk Arts Festival. The Zebra mask was made in Haiti, and waiting to be mailed to it's new owner - in an in ...

This is a photo I worked on today. It was shot last week on Modjeska Canyon road in the early evening light. I enjoy these olive trees lining and overhanging the road. The branches seem to b ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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This is a photo I worked on today. It was shot last week on Modjeska Canyon road in the early evening light. I enjoy these olive trees lining and overhanging the road. The branches seem to b ...

These sycamore leaves were shot in the late afternoon - around 4:30pm. The tree is 300 years old with 10 trunks. It shades my cottage in Modjeska Canyon. I found I could not get the seed pod ...

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These sycamore leaves were shot in the late afternoon - around 4:30pm. The tree is 300 years old with 10 trunks. It shades my cottage in Modjeska Canyon. I found I could not get the seed pod ...

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An Appalosa named Six Today I photographed neighbors' horses again. Six is a youngster. I'm working on motion blur and backlighting.

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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An Appalosa named Six Today I photographed neighbors' horses again. Six is a youngster. I'm working on motion blur and backlighting.

Ho Hum - Six yawns after a good romp

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Ho Hum - Six yawns after a good romp

Burke, the golden retriever, likes to jump into the water trough, no matter what the weather. Reggie, his pal, comes to greet him.

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Burke, the golden retriever, likes to jump into the water trough, no matter what the weather. Reggie, his pal, comes to greet him.

Reggie in Motion Six is out for a romp and Reggie gets into the action.

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Reggie in Motion Six is out for a romp and Reggie gets into the action.

TIme for Dinner I tried to capture the lovely backlight on Kid in this shot. I almost looks like a painting.

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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TIme for Dinner I tried to capture the lovely backlight on Kid in this shot. I almost looks like a painting.

Oct. 2, 2007 Evidence of extraterrestials in Orange County??? Have you ever seen a more suspicious structure? Really, I discovered this in a hidden place in south Orange County - tucked awa ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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Oct. 2, 2007 Evidence of extraterrestials in Orange County??? Have you ever seen a more suspicious structure? Really, I discovered this in a hidden place in south Orange County - tucked awa ...

Coi and fountain reflection at Mission San Juan Capistrano 10/18/07 This photo was taken at Mission SJC. There are two lovely fountains and one can spend lots of time getting lost in the ref ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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Coi and fountain reflection at Mission San Juan Capistrano 10/18/07 This photo was taken at Mission SJC. There are two lovely fountains and one can spend lots of time getting lost in the ref ...

Shapely coi

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Shapely coi

Shoot out This is Lisa shooting a photo of Sam with Sam's camera in the foreground. I love what photographers will do for a shot! It looked to me like dueling cameras.

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Shoot out This is Lisa shooting a photo of Sam with Sam's camera in the foreground. I love what photographers will do for a shot! It looked to me like dueling cameras.

This is an image of J. Philip Newell, poet and scholar in the area of Celtic spirituality. I received this image at a retreat I attended at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in New Mexico. The s ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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This is an image of J. Philip Newell, poet and scholar in the area of Celtic spirituality. I received this image at a retreat I attended at Ghost Ranch Conference Center in New Mexico. The s ...

After the Santiago fire I walked along Modjeska Canyon Rd. yesterday, took this image and worked on it today. There is a mile-long stretch of olive trees, planted by Madame Modjeska (first o ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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After the Santiago fire I walked along Modjeska Canyon Rd. yesterday, took this image and worked on it today. There is a mile-long stretch of olive trees, planted by Madame Modjeska (first o ...

I took this yesterday as the crop dusters flew over Modjeska Canyon dumping hydro-mulch which will help absorb the water during rainfall. So far, the canyon has had only minor mud and debris ...

2009-08-18T06:17:29Z

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I took this yesterday as the crop dusters flew over Modjeska Canyon dumping hydro-mulch which will help absorb the water during rainfall. So far, the canyon has had only minor mud and debris ...