Self-portrait

One of the things I like to do while visiting different areas is a self-portrait.  I got more than I imagined with this one.  I was looking at my reflection in the mirror in the barber shop and thought that would work.  

When I looked at it tonight on the computer screen,  I saw the second reflection in the glass that is protecting the exhibit.     I was happy with this double reflection!

Shot with iPhone camera, processed with Perfect Photo app.

Eastern Sierras

 I just spent a weekend in Bishop CA.  Besides hiking and looking for petroglyphs, we went to the Laws Railroad Museum.  It's located just north of Bishop a few miles and a great place to visit if you are in the area.  One small room was devoted to old cameras and I was able to photograph several (all exhibits are behind glass to protect them).   I liked this stereo camera & slides and the old barber pole.   There are rooms devoted to medical, dental & pharmacy items.  Other rooms showcase a beauty shop and automobiles.  These cabins/rooms go on & on.  It's fun to see all their collections and one could easily spend a few days there.   Outside there are trains & a replica of a train station.  They were offering train rides this weekend too.

I used my iPhone camera and an app called Photo55.  It gives the photos the look of old Polaroid photos.  I thought it would be an appropriate time to try the app with these old items.  

Bishop CA

I've been visiting my Dad & sister in Reno and am now driving home to San Diego on Hwy 395.  Bishop is about half-way and I usually stay here and explore different parts  of the Eastern Sierras with each trip.  So much to see in this beautiful part of California!  

Today was petroglyph exploration.  With help from friends (Thanks Carol L & Terry), the internet & the BLM, we found 5 sites.   The photo posted here was from one of them.   The sunset/moon rise was at the base of the 5th one.  It was too late to hike into the site, so will return in the morning & find it. 

These photos were taken & processed on my iPhone. 

Kite flying afternoon ...

All the cousins together in Redwood City -- beautiful day by the SF Bay for kite flying.  Shane (5 yr-old) was happy with his kite! 

Carlsbad Flower Fields

This was an older photo taken this spring at the Flower Fields.  Last night I was exploring some of the different apps on my iPhone and came up with this version.  What do you think?

Hazel an art gallery

About 1-1/2 years ago my granddaughter was visiting (when I lived in Sacramento area) and we went the Crocker Art Gallery.   We enjoyed seeing all the art, including the sculpture gallery.  I've always liked this photo of her admiring one of the sculptural piece.  She decided her favorite art pieces were the more contemporary ones.   This was originally taken with the iPhone and today worked in a new app - Pixlromatic.

A visit to San Diego's mission

Back of the bell tower.  

I met my friend Terry at the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala for a photo day.  It is California's First Mission.
Here are a three of my favorite photos from the day.

Wall of crosses (gift shop)