Los Angeles Skyline from Altadena & ...

I drove up as high as I could into the hills of Altadena and saw this view, looking at LA and beyond to Palos Verdes. And then as I stepped back, the real visual treat came into view, right above me.

Big Sky ... with Fauna

Somewhere on Eastvale Rd. in Rolling Hills Estates. Notice the peacock sitting on the fence on the right side.

See more B&W photos at Aileni's MonochromeWeekly.

Rocky Cove (3) - A Denizen

The crab had his eyes on us.

'Y' is for Yellow-Billed California(?) Gull

... and don't forget to look BOTH ways before crossing.

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Joint / Venture (2 Things Challenge)

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Hunter, Observer & Prey

Whiskers is the hunter...

Smokey is the observer...

The prey, although he got some exercise, was safe from both.

Butterfly at Botanic Gardens

I've been trying for ages to photograph a butterfly - finally, at the Gardens, this one decided to feast and let me take its picture. I thought it was a Monarch but it seems that the pattern is not of a Monarch.

Just Hangin' Around - Sky Watch Friday

This amazing hawk was hovering, in one spot, over Bluff Cove for at least 10 minutes. I had a chance to park my car along PV Drive, scramble down a short path, snap away, and still watch it, awestruck. The RC controlled planes, being flown there, must have kept its attention.
See lots of great skies at Tom's Sky Watch Friday.

Healing Garden

... with furry friends at yesterday's Wellness Community in Redondo Beach.

Reading the Sunday Paper

Portugese Bend cove (accessed down the cliffs from Trump GC) is a great spot for walking the dogs ... or reading the paper?
Amy enjoyed a dip on these dog days of summer.