Daily Photo from Rancho Palos Verdes, California

College Campus Orange Trees

2012-01-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

College Sculpture

2012-01-20T23:08:00.000-08:00

Early Morning Sunrise

2012-01-19T10:08:00.000-08:00

Surprise!

2012-01-18T22:06:00.000-08:00

Family Outing/ Reflections #2

2012-01-16T12:10:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed these parents showing their children some of the animals of the tide pools.

Ocean Reflections # 1

2012-01-15T20:05:00.000-08:00

The ocean and sun worked together to provide this nice reflection at White's Point/Royal Palms County Beach-- not far from Rancho Palos Verdes.

Sunset from My Window!

2012-01-14T20:01:00.001-08:00

Today's sunset from my bedroom window

Wind Energy

2012-01-13T06:28:00.000-08:00

These large windmills have created a lot of energy. They're controversial, though, because of the potential harm to birds.

Organ Pipes

2012-01-12T06:26:00.000-08:00

No, It's Not the Desert!

2012-01-11T18:08:00.000-08:00

This hillside is right here in RPV. It looks somewhat like the Southwest, but it's not.

Hiking on the Palos Verdes Conservancy land

2012-01-10T18:06:00.000-08:00

This trail that leaves from Ladera Linda Park is a nice one to take near sundown.

Los Angeles Harbor

2012-01-09T21:17:00.000-08:00

This view of the main channel of the Port of Los Angeles was taken at the Ports O' Call Restaurant. The Vincent Thomas Bridge is illuminated at night with the blue lights.

Another View of Paseo Del Mar

2012-01-08T21:16:00.000-08:00

Landside on Paseo Del Mar

2012-01-07T21:10:00.000-08:00

Part of the road along Paseo Del Mar has slid into the ocean. I ran along there shortly before they closed the road because of land movement. Now you can't run along there because of the huge hole.

Winter Sunset

2012-01-06T21:07:00.000-08:00

During the late fall and early winter, the sun sets over the island of Santa Barbara. We get great views of it, even though it's a long way from our house.

Flash!

2012-01-05T21:06:00.000-08:00

It's Not Digital!

2012-01-04T21:02:00.000-08:00

My husband's father owned this old camera. It's quite a treasure.

Getting Ready for a Holiday

2012-01-03T20:59:00.000-08:00

This boy enjoyed seeing himself get his hair cut. His siblings and mother waited their turn.

Backyard Spider

2012-01-02T20:54:00.000-08:00

This lovely spider spun a web near our patio door.

Happy New Year, 2012!

2012-01-01T17:26:00.000-08:00

The sun is setting over Catalina Island-- our view from Rancho Palos Verdes-- as another year begins.

Still a Good Idea!

2011-09-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

Times and fashions have changed, but this is still an important message.

Conservation Message from WWII

2011-09-16T06:12:00.000-07:00

Need Soap?

2011-09-15T06:09:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you could buy a bar of soap for 5 cents? My grandmother always used Lifebuoy soap. (This sign was at the NYC Transportation Museum.)

Remember These?

2011-09-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

Did you ever use a Mac in the 1980s?

Strange People

2011-09-13T06:04:00.000-07:00

Which of these people would you invite to your home for dinner?

Beautiful Penmanship

2011-09-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

This beautifully-written is in the MOMA in New York City. It was copied by a Vietnamese man who didn't speak or read English.

September Eleven-- Remembrance Day

2011-09-11T05:45:00.000-07:00

This sign, which I saw in Rome last month, made me wonder about the person who made it. Did she or he lose a loved one during the tragic event? Or did the person just feel sorrow for those who experienced this catastrophe personally? I'll never know, but appreciate the sentiment.

Photo from Rome

2011-09-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Here's an interesting sign from Rome, Italy. It's relevant to this weekend.

Rose

2011-08-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

I love the deep yellow of this rose. Too bad the insects love it, too.

Reflections in the Window

2011-08-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

What's inside the window and what is outside? What do you think?

Another View of the Lighthouse

2011-08-08T06:28:00.000-07:00

This view of the Point Vicente Lighthouse is from the Interpretative Center. You can barely see Catalina Island in the background. Some days you can see if very clearly. Other times, like this day, it's hidden by the marine layer.

Amusing Sign

2011-08-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

My Birthday/ Church Message

2011-08-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday, but I'm out of the country. If I were at home, I'd be at church. This is the sign that is often projected at the end of the service.

Wedding on the Coast or Just Pictures?

2011-08-05T18:06:00.000-07:00

This couple was posing for pictures here in the park. It wasn't obvious if they'd had their wedding here or were just taking the pictures.

Early Morning Runners

2011-08-04T09:29:00.000-07:00

Running is a popular pastime here in RPV.

Late Night Traffic

2011-08-03T07:33:00.000-07:00

The traffic on the San Diego Freeway, the 5, was horrendous on the way back from San Diego the weekend of ComicCon. I was the driver, but I was sitting still when I snapped this picture.

Renovation at Miraleste Library

2011-08-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

Our library branch which has a fantastic view of the Port of Los Angeles is being remodeled this summer. Here's one phase of it.

August Theme Day: Postcard ready

2011-08-01T00:26:00.000-07:00

Click here to view thumbnails for all participantsHere's a "postcard-ready" scene of a high Sierra lake.

News Covering Crime

2011-07-31T05:52:00.000-07:00

This news truck, from two different television stations, was covering the discovery of a murder victim in here on the coast in RPV.

Enjoying the View from Sunset Park

2011-07-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful day in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Construction in RPV

2011-07-29T09:23:00.000-07:00

These trucks are part of a construction crew that is making a huge drainage device to maintain the hillside, I think.

Litter Birds-- Not Litter Bugs

2011-07-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

These birds were having fun trash digging. They'd made quite a mess on the walking path above the Trump National Golf Course.

Traffic Congestion on PV Drive East

2011-07-27T09:09:00.000-07:00

This construction vehicle brought the downhill traffic to a crawl on our two-lane road with switchbacks.

Hummingbird at Dinner Time

2011-07-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Contrary to the common opinion, hummingbirds do perch-- sometimes for quite a while. This one sat here for seven minutes, flew away, and then came back to sit a while longer.

Patio of Cafe

2011-07-25T10:44:00.000-07:00

This pretty planting is one of many at Marmalade Cafe.

1956 Thunderbird

2011-07-24T10:41:00.000-07:00

One of the great things about having no snow is that cars last longer. The absence of salt on the roads during the winter contributes to the undercarriage of our cars not rusting like they do in some other places.

The Pleasure of Summer

2011-07-23T10:39:00.000-07:00

The local mall has this wonderful fountain that the children enjoy during the summer months.

Summer Program at the Library

2011-07-22T15:44:00.000-07:00

Our public library has a number of great summer reading programs.

Three Female Friends

2011-07-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

These girls were enjoying the ocean view and being together.

Three Friends

2011-07-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

These baseball players were hanging out a few feet from where I took yesterday's picture. I teased them about being a long way from a baseball diamond. They were happy to pose for this picture. They'd won their game earlier in the day.

A Sunny Day in Rancho Palos Verdes

2011-07-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

Bridge at the Willmington Waterfront Park

2011-07-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

This biking-path bridge echoes the rigging of a ship. It's right across from the Port of Los Angeles.

Wilmington Waterfront Park

2011-07-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of the newly-opened park. It has a great view of the container ship facility, wide playing fields, and a bike path.

Mom's Birthday

2011-07-16T07:56:00.000-07:00

My mother turned 86 today and celebrated with her church family. She is a Seventh-day Adventist and attends church on Saturday. She's the official grandmother of a congregation that is English-speaking, but also has a large number of Spanish speakers. She doesn't speak Spanish, but is well-loved by everyone anyway.

Moon Rise over the Pacific Ocean

2011-07-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

I almost got a ticket trying to get this photo. I stopped at the entrance to the archery range on Palos Verdes Drive South. The sheriff came along, pulled up behind me with his lights flashing, and got out of the car. After asking me if there was a problem, he informed me that this was a no parking area at all times. Fortunately, he let me get into my car and drive away. The picture was worth the scare, though.

Dudamel and Lang Lang at the Hollywood Bowl

2011-07-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and pianist Lang Lang provided a wonderful concert of Russian music at the Hollywood Bowl. They're performing the same concert tonight. A group of us from Rancho Palos Verdes went there by bus on Tuesday.

Heirloom Tomatoes

2011-07-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

Vine-ripened tomatoes are one of the best things to eat in the summer.

Kettle Corn

2011-07-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

I love the kettle corn that's prepared at our local Farmers' Market.

Foggy Evening from Our Patio

2011-07-09T12:21:00.000-07:00

My fifteen-year grandson was intrigued by this view shortly after sunset.

24/1 contest

2011-05-25T22:23:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Music Center had a photo contest. The object was to tell a story about Los Angeles through three to ten pictures that you took over a 24-hour period. Each photographer could enter three stories. Here's a picture that was taken at the event where the photos were displayed and individuals could vote.

Jacaranda Time, 2011, #1

2011-05-20T01:08:00.000-07:00

The month of May brings the blooms of hundreds of jacaranda trees in our city and the surrounding ones.

Oblivious to the Problem

2011-05-20T00:32:00.000-07:00

These children who were at the protest rally were more concerned with having fun than protesting.

More Protest Concerns

2011-05-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Teachers' Signs # 3

2011-05-18T00:46:00.000-07:00

Teacher's Signs #2

2011-05-17T00:35:00.000-07:00

Here are some more of the teachers' signs.

Teacher's Sign #1

2011-05-16T00:28:00.000-07:00

Last Friday there was a big rally of teachers, students and parents about the lack of adequate funding for education in California. This is one of many signs I noticed.

Rally about Education

2011-05-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, May 13, 2011, was the last day to notify teachers that they would not be returning to their jobs next year. Thousands of people came from all over the southern part of California to protest the lack of funding for education. These people were some of the participants

Before the Race

2011-02-06T08:13:00.000-08:00

I'm looking forward to seeing this marker today. On Friday, it was sitting next to the expo tent only a few feet away from the mile 11 and 12 markers.

Spring in February

2011-02-05T11:08:00.000-08:00

Several types of flowering trees have blossoms like they believe spring has arrived even though it's only early February. Both the flowering pear and a peach tree are in full bloom.

Sunset at Huntington Beach

2011-02-04T23:03:00.000-08:00

I drove down to Surf City, Huntington Beach, to pick up my race bib and chip for Sunday's Surf City Half Marathon. I left there just as the sun was setting.

Terranea Resort

2011-01-28T22:30:00.000-08:00

Night Hike

2011-01-27T22:27:00.000-08:00

Each Thursday night between 20 and 80 people participate in the Sierra Club conditioning hikes.

This was part of our view tonight. These are some of the lights of Los Angeles as seen from the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Blazing Sky

2011-01-26T21:40:00.001-08:00

Cal State Fullerton

2011-01-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

Port of Los Angeles

2011-01-24T21:35:00.000-08:00

This is the main entrance to the Port of Los Angeles-- one of the busiest ports in the world.

The Port of Los Angeles

2011-01-23T21:26:00.000-08:00

Cabrillo Way Marina

2011-01-22T21:14:00.000-08:00

This is a new marina that has been created not far from the current Cabrillo Marina.

America Still Mourns!

2011-01-21T21:12:00.001-08:00

This large American flag at a shopping center is flying at half-staff in honor of those killed in Arizona two weeks ago.

Clouds over Catalina

2011-01-20T20:16:00.000-08:00

Math Chalk Drawings

2011-01-19T22:16:00.000-08:00

Here is one of the chalk drawing problems on the sidewalk adjacent my building that my Algebra II students did today, Wednesday.

Preserving Flora and Fauna

2011-01-18T21:37:00.001-08:00

This preserve is adjacent to the Trump National Golf Course which used to be just open space before Peter Dye designed the golf course.

Is It Safe?

2011-01-17T09:13:00.000-08:00

I have to drive under this freeway overpass each day on my way to work. The work going on makes me wonder about my safety.

Experimental Bread

2011-01-16T10:47:00.000-08:00

I've been making bread for more than forty years-- by hand, not by a bread machine. Last year I discovered a cookbook that had a new strategy for making artisan-type breads. This bread, a walnut raisin loaf, is ready to be baked. I use a cast-iron Dutch oven inside of my regular oven. It's a fun technique that makes a wonderfully chewy bread.

Distant Isles

2011-01-15T10:43:00.000-08:00

Although this looks like a mountain range, the peaks in the background are some of the islands that are part of the Channel Islands National Park. Today, I could see Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. I think some of the others are visible, too. Sunset is the best time of day to see this distant islands that are 60-70 miles away.

Chinese Figure Head

2011-01-14T22:24:00.001-08:00

This figure head of a Chinese woman or goddess is in the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.

Sculpture in the Rain

2011-01-13T22:22:00.000-08:00

This sculpture is in front of MOLAA-- the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.

Funny Adult

2011-01-12T22:20:00.000-08:00

This adult decided to copy the children who were jumping over the fountain spigots.

Reflection in Car Window

2011-01-11T12:54:00.000-08:00

The Prius that I photographed earlier had this nice reflection of the palatial homes across the road. It has a funny license plate, too. I wonder what the story is behind it.

Transportation Contrasts

2011-01-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

These cars, one a gas-guzzling Corvette and the other a hybrid Prius, were parked side by side overlooking the ocean and the Trump National Golf Course. I wonder if they belong to two different drivers from the same family.

Back Yard Fun

2011-01-09T12:46:00.000-08:00

I experimented with my camera to get this photo of a flower growing in my yard.

Close-up of Santa Barbara

2011-01-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

I can see the Channel Island National Park, especially the Island of Santa Barbara, mainly in the winter. It's quite far away from my patio here i Rancho Palos Verdes-- I think more than sixty-two miles. I love the way it looks at sunset.

January Sunset

2011-01-07T16:20:00.000-08:00

The many storms of this winter have brought wonderful clouds and sunsets. I was home in time to see this scene from my bedroom window.

Epiphany Tradition

2011-01-06T09:46:00.000-08:00

In 1997, we spent January 6, Epiphany, in Barcelona, Spain. Around midday we passed a bakery where many people were buying a festive bread. We, my husband and my daughter who was spending her junior year of college at the University of Barcelona, didn't know what was going on, but I bought a small loaf of the bread for us. Later, I learned that the bread is called by Mexicans, Rosca de Reyes. We're going to enjoy it here in Southern California-- far away from Espana!

Bridge Repair

2011-01-05T21:36:00.000-08:00

The Vincent Thomas Bridge is being retrofitted!

Bunker from WWII

2011-01-04T21:21:00.000-08:00

This bunker is accessible from the one of the newest nature preserves on the peninsula. It was used during WWII to overlook the Pacific Ocean.

Aftermath of the Rain

2011-01-03T23:10:00.000-08:00

Our storm before Christmas brought down this huge pine tree!

The Last Day of 2010

2011-01-02T23:12:00.000-08:00

We enjoyed a hike in Topanga Canyon State Park-- before the rains started again. We were trying to get to Eagle Rock, but the Musch trail was so muddy that it slowed us down.

January Theme Day "Best Photo of 2010"

2011-01-01T00:02:00.000-08:00

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

It was hard to choose just one photo. I have several favorites. This one, though, of a new father caresses his newborn son seems most appropriate for the new year. Happy New Year, 2011. May this year bring much joy, peace, and love to all of us.

Fireboat at the Port

2010-12-31T00:09:00.000-08:00

I like the way the reflections show both the fireboat at the Port of Los Angeles at some of the port activity.

Winter Rain

2010-12-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

The rain was very heavy for a while.