Sunday, September 30, 2012

Thunder and Lightning Powwow 2012 - Cabazon, California USA

 This is the third year that Jerry and I have gone to this event.
It is quite amazing!
Please click to enlarge images!

 Drums, Singing, Dance and lots of color!

  

 Little ones get lost in a sea of feathers!

















 
 



The Morongo Band of Mission Indians Annual Powwow, September 29, 2012
Cabazon, California USA

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Endeavour's Last Flight - Disneyland, California USA

 This is the top level of the parking structure at Disneyland in Anaheim, California USA
A crowd is gathering to witness and photograph the last flight for Endeavour as she passes over the park at about 12:15 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2012

 Here she comes with two chase planes following!
The crowd cheers on the carpark rooftop as well as throughout the Disneyland park.


She is getting closer!



 ...and, closer


 The excitement mounts!
What an incredible sight!


 WOW!  Right over the top of the parking structure!
I could almost tickle the belly of the 747!
Tears were rolling down peoples' faces, including mine!
She was flying at 1500' at about 250 miles per hour.
It seemed like she floated past us with barely any noise.

 There she goes towards the coast.
Will she return for another flyover?


 We hoped...


 Please come back!


We keep hoping...

But, no...she turns and heads towards Los Angeles to land at LAX.
I waited about 4 hours for a minute or two of pure joy!
It was worth it!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Monday, September 10, 2012

Street Musician - Downtown Disney, Anaheim, California USA

A street musician at Downtown Disney, Anaheim, California USA
September 8, 2012

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Fireworks - Downtown Disney, Anaheim, California USA

 I continue to struggle with capturing fireworks.
Practice!
Downtown Disney!  There are fireworks every night and I can practice without paying to get into the park!

 These are probably the best I have ever done but still a long way from excellent!


Finale!

Friday, August 17, 2012

Sail On - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Sail on the blue...
Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 3, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Underwater!

 Our 5 year old grandson beats the summertime heat in the pool.

 I played with my underwater camera...

 Big Fun!

 Chase is getting more comfortable in the water...

Fun times!
August 11, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

SAVE the Blue! Lake Tahoe, California USA

Set up for the Day
Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 4, 2012
The intense blue of Lake Tahoe is the result of crystal clear water, great depth and the reflection of the sky.
Keep Lake Tahoe's water pure, SAVE the BLUE!

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese basking in the golden light of evening...Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Evening Light - Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe, California USA

just after sunset at the Tahoe Keys, Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 3, 2012

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese going for a swim in Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Canada Geese - Lake Tahoe, California USA

Canada Geese at Lake Tahoe, California USA
July 2, 2012

Friday, August 3, 2012

Alpenglow - Minerets, Mammoth Lakes, California USA

Alpenglow on the Minerets, Mammoth Lakes, California USA
July 5, 2012

The Eastern Sierra at Noon - California USA

 It's about noon on Highway 395 south of Bishop, California USA
July 6, 2012


 The high desert landscape includes plenty of power poles!


REMINDER:  Pass ONLY when it is safe!

Power Lines - High Desert, California USA

power lines along Highway 395 in the high desert, California USA

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Summertime Fun - Catalina Island, California USA

 some float and some don't...


Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Undersea Expedition - Catalina Island, California USA

My husband and I took our Grandson, Chase, to Catalina Island this past Monday, July 30, 2012.
Our little guy was so excited to see so many fish while on the "Undersea Expedition" tour.
A semi-submersible submarine drops the windows down 6 feet below the surface and then travels to the kelp forest a short distance off shore.


There were only a dozen or so people on this tour so we had room to jump from side to side enjoying the view from many windows.

The crew attracts the fish with food, of course.

what a wonderful world it is beneath the surface of the sea...


I have snorkeled here with my students during several science camps in the past...
The kelp forest is actually quite spooky!


Our grandson really loved it...so, it was a SUCCESS!
Catalina Island, California USA

Avalon, Catalina Island, California USA

It's 7:00 p.m. and the sun has gone down behind the hills of Avalon, Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Pelican Dreams of Fish - Catalina Island, California USA

this pelican was watching a fisherman very carefully hoping to snag the man's catch!
Catalina Island, California USA
July 30, 2012

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Coastal Flora - Big Sur, California USA

my impression of the coastal flora
Big Sur, California USA