The Esplanade ... (Monochrome Monday)

The view is looking south from Redondo Beach toward The Hill (or Palos Verdes Peninsula).

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Pansies at the Mall

On the wall of the Marmelade Cafe at PV Mall, Spring 2010

According to Wikipedia, "the name 'pansy' is derived from the French word pensée meaning "thought", and was so named because the flower resembles a human face." This bunch seemed to be observing and commenting on the passers by.

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Dam at Ballard Locks in Seattle (Monochrome Monday)

Seattle - May 5, 2010
"The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks located in Ballard provide a link for boats between the saltwater of the Puget Sound and the fresh water of the Ship Canal connecting to Lake Union and Lake Washington. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, often called the Ballard Locks, link salty Puget Sound with the fresh waters of Salmon Bay, Lake Union, Portage Bay and Lake Washington." (Ref. Seattle.gov_tour_locks)