Life is stranger than fiction. . . true.  

This is an old picture but, wanted to share anyway.  This is just about the most interesting character I've met.

Jackson Square in 'old' New Orleans.  I used to go every year, to the NO Jazz Fest.  I have to say the best Jazz Fest ever.  (I've seen the poster for this year it's fabulous)

Anyway, saw this dude preforming in the square my first year there.  He is actually on the side line and jamming with a band that is performing.  Kind of lurking I guess.

Every year that I've been back he has been at the festival and groovin' to the tunes.  He's a happy guy and just adds to the already quixotic ambiance of the Festival and city.

~~~~JazzMan ~~~~~  (Cntrl+n) for the scroll bars

A trip to the Carlsbad Flower Fields this weekend.  A warm sunny day with the top down and the wind in our hair.

bees do it
classic
White Runuculus [CNTRL + N]
Abstract
I spy
 pink n yellow, Waxy red, Tripletes

. . . and here are a couple of signs shot up in Oakland last week:

Handheld night exposure (I got lucky on this one) Scotts Seafood in Jack London Square.
Sounds funny but, it was really good soul food Home of Chicken and Waffles
even had the menu painted on the walls inside  Menu Wall

Equipment: Cybershot 5.0 (saving for an SLR)

What a gloriously crisp day in San Diego.  We ventured out to Sea World today and I was finally able to get the shot I was looking for.  I tweaked it a "little" with Saturation and contrast.  I like the feel. . . hope you do too.  Enjoy!

        reflection

Well, I haven't posted for a while and this is why.  Not me thankfully, although I think it might have been easier but, my almost 2 year old Lab, in her eagerness and playful joy, has done it.

       .Sara-Tigger

We had the surgery on Tuesday and came home last night.  Loaded with tranquilizers and pain meds she is in for 12 - 18 weeks of recovery.  (READ: limited activity. . . . Mom. . . Hold me back)  Ughhh I have my hands full but, the doctor says she'll be back to her old self in no time.  Hah, easy for him to say Ya know, they sure did shave her a lot!

Wish me luck and patience. . .

Just one little picture of snoopy.[snoopy] with a little foreshortening.  

Wouldn't have gotten this one if the setting on the camera wasn't on burst-3.  The first two were pretty blurry.

I've been missing spring flowers.  I know that living in San Diego I won't get much sympathy from some of you.  Especially after Traderick's post this morning. Brrrrrrrrrr . . . .

With that said, my backyard is barren - I still miss my flowers.  So here are a few from last spring.  They cheered me up, I hope they help with the winter blues.  . . . .

Flower 1
 My Dinner Plate Rose huge flower

The next two take forever to bloom and are so delecate (HEAVY bloom)that a strong wind or "canyon critter" could destroy the whole show.  And then they only stay around for a couple of days and then start to fade.  I've gone away for the weekend and missed the whole year's show before.  So it's always a treat to see them and enjoy.

 Yellow
yellow closeup ala Georgia

Fortunately in San Diego, Fushia these are pretty much around all the time.  Flowers are one of my favorite subjects to photograph.  I hope you enjoy. . . .

A couple of pics from a recent trip to San Francisco

red lanterns

 the obligatory shot of the bridge. . .Foggy Bridge

I've looked at a lot of articles but, I can't find one related to getting rid of photos that didn't upload correctly. . . is there a way?

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Linda

Here are a few photos of my precious kitties. . . Sadie [1] and Spencer [2].  Sadie is almost 10 years [6]old but, most of the time she doesn't act like it [3].  Spencer is 3, he acts cool [4] but, takes awhile to get to know you [5].  

I have looked around the house and have so far, been unable to find any treasures from my childhood, I know I have them somewhere, I'm a committed pack rat.  They're probably in a box somewhere, I guess I'll have to skip the Childhood Treasures challenge.  However, I sure have enjoyed all the wonderful posts, it was a great theme.  

Last night I had the bug.  I had to go out and shoot. . nothing in particular, I just needed a fix.  So I ended up downtown (SD) in one of my favorite spots
Cool Night I haven't had time to play with it or crop but, it did cure my fix for some shooting and fresh air.

Here is one I took last year about the same time in January from CoronadoCoronado view.  I'm really having a hard time getting a work flow going and getting the right pictures, in the right size and KEYWORD, coordinated!  I guess practice makes perfect.

Sam-n-Sara Just wonderful critters I thought I'd share......... until next time, stay dry.

Here are a couple of pictures I am considering entering for a contest at work. . . Comments? DESCRIPTION_HERE ,DESCRIPTION_HERE.  The Gator pic was taken w/an old MAVICA FD88, using a floppy disc.  Not many pixels but, I think it came out nice for the technology.

I hope this post turns out okay, I'm going on faith here.  I think this is a fun site-- I have been "lurking" for about a year and just subscribed today.

   P.S. How do I get rid of the "DESCRIPTION HERE"?