Anza-Borrego State Park

The blog was quiet this weekend, but I wasn't.   I went to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for a photography weekend.  The workshop was led by Paul Johnson (photographer and naturalist)  and Ernie Cowan (www.packtrain.com)

The desert was beautiful and these two photos were taken my first night in the park.  What a welcome!

 It was a jam-packed weekend with lots of photo opportunities in the park.  More photos to follow in the next few days as I process all the photos I took.  

It's "J" week.

The left "J" was shot in San Diego near the harbor.   The right "J" was shot in LaJolla -- take from a very old,  very weathered sign.  

Calla

Calla ... with an attitude.  I loved the irregular side of this flower.

iPhone photo

I keep forgetting to use the iPhone camera.  Took this while on a walk, then used two apps -- one to age it & another to add the film strip.

New shoes

It was a fun photo to take.

Flamingo sighting

I was back at the San Diego Zoo again yesterday -- I'm officially now a Volunteer-in-Training.  Before the orientation last night, I spent some time in the Zoo at one of my favorite places:  the flamingo area. This youngster was napping, and occasionally opened an eye to look around.  I love the colors on his body.    I also think I'll have to use this  photo for the Alphabet Class I'm taking -- do you see the "S" -- it's pretty clear to me.   I must admit, though, I'm seeing alphabet letters all the time -- and not everyone else does   ;-)    Am I becoming too focused on the alphabet?  

"I" week

 

Happy March 1st.  This week is "I" week in my alphabet class.  These are straight out of the camera, minimal Photoshop work done (sizing, some levels applied).

This last  is my favorite, and yes, it is just as it was on the sign where I photographed it.