Growing in the greenhouse at South Coast Botanic Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes, this little plumeria caught my eye. It reminded me to a time in elementary school (just a few years ago) when the “in” thing with the very artistic crayon crowd was to carefully outline each shape in our pictures. This particular pretty, […]
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“Neon Mohawk”
Visited MacArthur Park, located just outside of Downtown L.A., with my Auntie Jeanne for a street photography expedition. I’ve always found it difficult to snap candid photos of strangers, but used this opportunity to break out of my comfort zone. While wandering the grounds, I spotted this character entertaining the kids. Wasn’t too difficult to […]
The Hidden Zoo
Spontaneously went out with a friend one day last week, and discovered the absolutely beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Despite all of my exploring in the area, I’d never heard about this hidden gem before. It’s home to a railroad, horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, and a zoo! The zoo at this park is very small, and […]
“Mountains Viewed from Hope Rock”
Stunning view of the San Gabriel Mountains from Hope Rock (photo below), on a trail above Descanso Garden‘s Boddy House in La Canada Flintridge, starting point of the Angeles Crest Highway. Having grown up in La Crescenta (next town to the west), this area is my childhood stomping grounds…. and what stomping grounds they were! ~SueBee (photos […]
“Jammin”
Today’s Foto Fix consists of three pictures… combined they tell the story of a lively jam session along the promenade, next to the wharf, at Huntington Beach. ~SueBee (photos by Sue Bee)
Beach City, Wake Up!
The area near the pier is dressed in its finest as the early morning sun breaks through the mist. In the gallery below are a few more photos from my visit to Santa Monica Beach this past Sunday. The photo of Camera Obscura now has me curious, and prompts a return visit, as it was closed for refurbishing. The […]
Beach People, Wake Up!
People get their day on, one way or the other, as seen at Santa Monica Beach this past Sunday. From one end of life’s spectrum to the other, some wide awake and happily active, others avoiding morning at all costs. I saw joy, I saw sorrow. A morning at the beach in Southern California. This […]
Visiting the Farm Store
Cal Poly Pomona has one of the most gorgeous campuses. Originally the ranch of Kellogg cereal founder, Will Keith Kellogg, this school still focuses immensely on Agriculture, and has one of the top programs in the country. As a polytechnic university, the philosophy of the school is “hands on learning,” providing students with real world […]
Beach, Wake Up!
There’s a different vibe at the beach in the early morning. The wide variety of life attached to it rises and begins its daily routine. This past Sunday morning, I journeyed to Santa Monica Beach, and Palisades Park, top of the sandy cliffs above Pacific Coast Highway. After parking at a meter, I joined countless […]
Hike to Holy Jim Falls
Nothing like hiking a tree-lined path to reach a waterfall on a warm, sunny day. Yesterday, Cam and I, along with our friends Ariane and Max, hiked the Holy Jim Falls trail in Trabuco Canyon. The hike is about 2.8 miles round trip, and is absolutely beautiful. To get to the trail head requires either […]
Bratwurst, Sausage, “Hot” Dog?
Can’t quite put my finger on the reason, but this scene had me laughing out loud as I took the picture! I lived enough years in northern Germany, and surely ate my share of Currywurst, but the combination of “German Gourmet Sausages” food cart, cotton candy, and dressed-up Chihuaua on a leash doesn’t logically fit […]
Ouch and Other Desert Plants
After walking with White Crane the other day, I wandered off to the desert area of the Fullerton Arboretum, always a favorite spot. Remembering when Kat discovered a Hidden Heart, I was pleased with myself for spotting the heart shaped Ouch cactus in this photo: The plant below reminded me of Medusa’s hair, but thankfully […]
It’s Like Frozen Cotton Candy!
Discovered a new shaved ice shop in Brea called Snowland! Absolutely incredible! The second you take a bite, the ice melts in your mouth like frozen cotton candy…unlike any shaved ice I’ve ever had! With a multitude of flavors, my favorites so far are Mango and Lychee. There are a variety of toppings you can […]
“Pond Painting?”
Playing with aperture settings oftentimes brings lovely results. This shot results from my hike around the upper pond on the mountain at Oak Glen this past Sunday. It’s the kind of place that draws me back like a magnet. ~SueBee (photo by SueBee)
“Along Santa Monica Boulevard”
Wall art is fascinating, time consuming to photograph, and most often, frustrating… frustrating because it’s nearly impossible photographing. Drive by, see it, circle the block, circle the block, honk, honk, circle the block, park, roll down window, wait for cars to pass, wait, wait, or search for a parking spot, search, search~ …. you get […]
Monkeying Around!
Took a spontaneous trip to the Santa Ana Zoo today. According to their website, as a requirement of the zoo’s founder Joseph Prentice, there are 50 monkeys on the grounds at all time! Unfortunately, I was unable to capture pictures of ALL 50, but I did get a few shots 🙂 Monkeys have always been […]
Lights, Lights, Lights!
This past weekend was the last weekend of the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn. Having never been to the Mission Inn during the Holidays before, and having heard how incredible the lights are, I really hoped I would get there this year….and I did! Cam and I took the trip to Riverside last […]
“On a Clear Day You Can See Forever”
In Southern California today, that expression was definitely true. It was far too beautiful to stay inside, so I hopped in the truck and ended up at the mountain town of Oak Glen. Now past apple season, the crowds were gone, the beauty remained. ~SueBee (photo by SueBee)
White Crane’s Garden Walk
After first checking his reflection in the mirror, White Crane set off on a little afternoon constitutional through the gardens. Intent on avoiding a group of children approaching, he took flight for a moment. Upon landing near the daffodils he glanced over and beckoned to me…. at least I’m certain that was his intent. I’m […]
Pasadena’s Beautiful “Chia”
Chia, known today as the Pacific Asia Museum, was founder Grace Nicholson’s nickname for the Pasadena building that her ideas and research developed in 1924. The building was brought to life by a well-known local architectural firm, and became a center for the arts. Chia is a word with distinct meaning in two cultures closely […]
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