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One of the lanterns
Quite a few of the streets in the neighborhood where I stayed in Dana Point had “lantern” in their names: Blue, Golden, Ruby, Port, Crystal lanterns were all represented. And there was Lantern Bay Park adjacent to my hotel.
What’s up with that?
The original plan for Dana Point was for a Spanish-style town with wide streets named after “Lanterns,” and when the streets were laid out, there were actual lanterns for street lights, modeled on the old sailor’s kerosene lanterns. This is still part of the community, in street names like Street of the Golden Lantern, Street of the Blue Lantern, and even a recent newcomer, Street of the Crystal Lantern.*
And, here’s one of those “actual lanterns”, though this one doesn’t appear to be workable.
(On a completely unrelated note, my photograph “Where the Wind Gallops” has been shortlisted on the current Digital Lightroom competition. I’d appreciate your vote, but a vote for any of the images would be appreciated!)
Dana Point, California
photographed 1.7.2015
*I found this information here.
A body of architectural elements
The only reason we even stopped in Ferndale was because, from a bit of a distance, we could see the spire of this church. And from the road, we could tell that the building had some lovely architectural elements. I am very fond of the pebbled texture of the glass, and the glimpse of stairs heading to the bell tower.
Assumption Catholic Church
Ferndale, California
photographed 7.30.2012
Great Food
I think this shot is a stylistic sister of this one, with the lighting coming from outside, the placement of the door in the frame, and the general grittiness of the image.
You wouldn’t believe me if I said I planned it that way, would you?
No, of course you wouldn’t. You’re smart like that.
But in any case, this was a good place to stop for lunch. (I sat at the counter.)
Ferndale, California
photographed 7.30.2012
The truth of shadows
Shadows reveal shapes that might otherwise remain unnoticed by the observer of the scene.
San Clemente State Beach
San Clemente, California
photographed 1.8.2015
The game has been delayed
Due to a lack of players, the game has been delayed. No word on when it may resume.
But (and this is probably no surprise to anyone), I like the scene better this way.
Doheny State Beach
Dana Point, California
photographed 1.7.2015
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