California Sunsets
Southern California is known for its sunshine and along with it comes sunsets. Since I have been living in California I have seen some pretty spectacular sunsets and have managed to take pictures of[…] Continue reading →
Picturesque Photo Views Blog
Rose Parade 2010 part 2
This post continues our view of the 2010 Rose Parade from our vantage point along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California. If you want to find out what happened before this check out the Rose[…] Continue reading →
Rose Parade 2010 part 1
For many people the arrival of the new year brings to mind the Rose Parade. I often watch the parade on television and in 2010 I had the opportunity to see the parade live.[…] Continue reading →
The Mystery of Horseshoe Lake
Near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California are a number of lakes each with their own points of interest. One of them, Horseshoe Lake, caused a stir in 1990 when areas of trees near[…] Continue reading →
Austin City Bats
In September, our cousins held a family reunion in Austin, Texas. Several activities were planned including a boat ride at sunset which cruised along the river which flows through the center of downtown Austin.[…] Continue reading →
Wondrous Costumes at WonderCon 2019
Another year at the WonderCon Sci-fi/fantasy convention with so many different kinds of costumes to see. The ideas for the costumes come from movies, television, books, comics, anime and some, well, I haven’t a[…] Continue reading →
Hiking in the Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps bring to mind glorious mountains and alpine vistas. This summer my niece Rebecca and her parents visited Switzerland for hiking and other sightseeing in the Swiss mountains. They were part of[…] Continue reading →
Breckenridge, Colorado
We had the opportunity to visit Breckenridge, Colorado, this summer. The ski resort town is quaint and scenic. Covered with snow in in the winder, we decided that the mountains are just as impressive[…] Continue reading →
Tall Ship Nao Santa Maria Visits Baton Rouge
When the tall ship, Nao Santa Maria, came for a call at the Port of Baton Rouge, we went for a visit to the Mississippi River where it was docked. The Nao Santa Maria[…] Continue reading →
Visit to Yosemite Valley to See the Falls
I have been to Yosemite Valley a number of times but always at late summer or late fall. While there are lots of great things to do and see during those times the falls[…] Continue reading →
