Goleta Lemon Festival, Goleta, California
I like lemons. I like festivals. It seems like the perfect combination. We happened to be in Santa Barbara, California, at the time of the 30th annual Lemon Festival in Goleta, just a short drive away. It turns out a friend was one of the judges at the pie eating contest, so it made for […]
Santa Barbara, California
We took a trip out west in September of 2023. I had a work conference in Scottsdale, and we hadn’t been to California in a few years. My son wanted to see Universal Studios Hollywood, and we wanted to see a friend who had moved to Santa Barbara several years ago. We stayed at the […]
Santa Monica Pier – Pacific Park
Work took me back to Los Angeles in the last week of June. Expecting loads of sunny skies, I packed plenty of Ektar 100, but good thing I packed some Lomography 800 and Portra 800. Los Angeles was victim to “June Gloom,” where the area is overcast for much, if not all, of the day, […]
Zuma Beach, Malibu, California
The day job took me to southern California in February. On my way to my conference, I stopped at Zuma Beach, located in Malibu. Sadly, all the lifeguard shacks were on shore, so I couldn’t get the classic shot I took when I visited Santa Monica a few years back, but the beach was quite […]
An Afternoon in Chinatown, San Francisco, California
We have been to California to see friends and for work, but never spent much time in Chinatown until this trip. Chinatown is a bit overwhelming as far as sights and sounds. There are hundreds of beautiful buildings and signs, with shops and restaurants at every turn. Even the alleyways are beautiful. I captured only […]
Small Town on the Bay: Tiburon, California
Our trip to San Francisco began in Tiburon, where we stayed at the Waters Edge Hotel. Located right on the water, the hotel is right next door to Sam’s Anchor Cafe, a popular spot to enjoy a drink and the views of the city. I found myself up early and made my way to the […]