I’m filing this picture under “only in Southern California”. I’ve seen plenty of limousines being driven around the Southland, taking high school kids to the prom, famous people to events, bridal parties to and fro… but I’ve never seen a limo this crazy long before! While walking around the L.A. County Arboretum in Arcadia this past […]
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Hiking Whiting Ranch
My boyfriend Cam discovered an amazing hike near the Cleveland National Forest in Southeast Orange County: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. We’ve been a couple times, but during our last visit, we spotted a whole group of deer! We both had our cameras along, so of course we had to capture a few pics. 🙂 The […]
El Dorado Nature Center (1)
While growing weary of packing boxes for an upcoming move, I decided fresh air was in order. Following a recent recommendation of my oldest daughter, Angelika, I drove to the El Dorado Nature Center, just off the 605 freeway in Long Beach. My visit there was just what the doctor (me) ordered! It’s impossible to […]
“Sky on Fire”
While driving home from Anza Borrego, the sky looked like it was on fire! Had to capture a pic! Amazing how gorgeous sunsets look with rain clouds in the sky. ~Kat (pic by Kat)
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
I heard on the radio this past week that Baseball Spring Training is starting up, which prompted me to dig out some photos from last year when Kat and I attended an Angel’s game in Anaheim. Going to the game was one of my typical spontaneous ideas… nostalgia had started kicking in while driving past […]
Plants of Anza-Borrego
While camping in Anza-Borrego over the weekend for Cam’s birthday, I spotted lots of incredible plants! Cam and I stopped by the Visitor Center on the way home, and explored the little quarter mile nature trail, which is super neat, since all the plants are labeled! Took several pics here…and I picked up a new […]
Formation Flying
Birds flying in formation is a fascinating thing to watch. I’ve been hearing quite a bit on the radio recently about scientists researching reasons for the V formation. It’s interesting! This particular group was lined up over Anaheim in Orange County and I was lucky enough to catch a few shots before they went by. […]
Camping in Anza-Borrego – Day 2
Day 1, as described in my article “Camping in Anza Borrego,” was fantastic…great hikes, amazing campground…awesomeness 🙂 Day 2 of hiking led us to a wonderful trail called Palm Canyon Trail. The location is known for an oasis home to some of the last native Palm trees in California. Also a great place to see Big […]
Camping in Anza-Borrego
Over the weekend, Cam, his family, and I went camping in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for Cam’s birthday! What an absolutely incredible place and trip! We camped at Borrego Palm Canyon Campground…an immaculate campground with drinking water, full bathrooms, and showers! The view surrounding our site was absolutely stunning, especially as the sun was rising! […]
Eat Here! El Cholo
For the best Margarita in town, or a carnitas street taco, or grilled corn on the cob, or green corn tamales….. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that both Kat and I highly recommend El Cholo Mexican Restaurant. There are several locations, with the original being just west of downtown Los […]
Veggie Art
Today’s Foto Fix showcases the most unique and beautiful cauliflower I’d ever seen! I’ve since learned the proper name is romanesco cauliflower. These particular ones were being kept fresh with ice cubes at the Cal Poly Pomona University Farm Store. Art in all places, even the vegetable bin! ~SueBee (photo by SueBee)
The Glass Church
Set among the redwoods in Rancho Palos Verdes, overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean waters, the famous Wayfarer’s Chapel beckons those who seek the spiritual serenity of nature. Designed by Architect Lloyd Wright, son of the renown Frank Lloyd Wright, and completed in 1951, it’s also known as The Glass Church. According to their website, “the […]
Beachside Photography Class
In San Diego, looking for an opportunity to hike, visit the beach, and maybe snap some gorgeous landscape/outdoor pics? Torrey Pines is the place to explore! Took an absolutely wonderful outdoor photography class (through the sporting good store REI) with Cam and his family a little while back. We met at the beach, and hiked […]
Ahoy!
Awaiting their Captain and First Mate, these deck chairs undoubtedly have adventures of the high seas they could share, and…. wait! Hush…shhhh… if you listen carefully once the ships have docked, the sun set, a pink-tinged sky has settled into a deeper hue, the crew has hoisted their last “cheers” and retired, you just might catch […]
Noodle Soup
Discovered my all time favorite ramen place in Downtown Fullerton, called Kopan Ramen. Absolutely delicious! Super affordable, large portion, and a vegetarian option! Their “Veggie Ramen” has the most wonderful tasting broth, and is loaded with delicious vegetables. The last time I visited, I decided to try their “Soft Shell Crab” appetizer as well…first time […]
Mighty Trees
Went camping in Big Bear with Cam and his wonderful family a little while back…what a fantastic trip, and an absolutely stunning place to camp! We stayed at Hanna Flats Campground, right in the middle of the forest…massive trees surrounding us, and tons of hiking trails to explore. I couldn’t help taking several pics of […]
Vibrant Blue
Spotted this gorgeous blue jay standing among the bamboo, while I was wandering through the Huntington Library gardens. I just love the vibrant color of these birds…guess it also helps that blue’s my favorite color. 🙂 To see more pics from this amazing place, please view my other articles: “Desert at the Huntington Library,” and […]
Taste of the Getty
Kat and I visited the Getty Museum in L.A. a little while back, before our blog launch, and before buying our “big guy” cameras (the Nikon d5100s). Not wanting to discount the photo quality of the Nikon Coolpix L1 I’d used for several years, I decided to upload some pics for this article, taken with […]


