Afternoon Departure

The cruise ship leaving San Pedro (LA Harbor), passing "over" Terranea Resort at Long Point in Palos Verdes.

I'm off on a trip for 3 days and will be autoposting... hope the week's start is smooth sailing for you.

Theme Day: Changes

View of toward and of Palos Verdes from Seal Beach pier (31 Dec 09).

As to changes, what struck me was the woman surfer (standing with paddle)...and I am again grateful for all the opportunities that are available to women today due to changes in attitude and norms - here is to "going a longer way, baby" in 2010.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants of City Daily Photo January 2010 Theme Day.

Last Days of Summer Vacation

From last Wednesday's trip to Catalina Island (a bit of it is shown on the second photo). My son and his friend got to experience parasailing for the first time.
We are still having extremely hot days and the fires in the hills northeast of LA are still raging. Karin, our foothills hiker, is giving updates and a personal perspective of coping so close to blaze in
Altadena Hiker.

Sunset in Reverse - South Bethany beach, Delaware

This is my very first East Coast sunrise at a beach - a thrilling experience to see the sun coming up from the ocean and not at all too early to see (6:13 am). I wonder if there is a green flash right before the sun comes up. I did have company.

Sunday's Sunset

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When nature gives you a spectacular sunset, grab the camera and drive to the closest lookout (Hesse Park in my case) and enjoy the wonder.