Fotografias

Full Belly

2011-05-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Little Solana

2010-11-08T15:21:00.001-08:00

4 months -- November 2010

Different Perspective

2010-10-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

Venice Beach, CA

Jaylene

2010-09-25T21:49:00.001-07:00

On her 6th Birthday

Bathed in Sunlight

2010-09-13T09:52:00.001-07:00

Cristina's Belly

Palm Springs

2010-09-12T15:39:00.001-07:00

"What is necessary, after all, is only this: solitude, vast inner solitude. To walk inside yourself and meet no one for hours -- that is what you must be able to attain."
--Rainer Maria Rilke

15

2010-09-06T21:54:00.000-07:00

"You have to run faster than beauty."
-Pablo Picasso

On A Walk

2010-08-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

This Old House

Baptism

2010-08-28T16:22:00.001-07:00

Demi

Eva

2010-08-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday . . .
to someone who is always happy to hear from me.
to someone I can always, always count on.
to someone who knows the good, the bad and the ugly and likes me anyway.
to my friend and cousin.

On Happiness

2010-08-26T20:57:00.000-07:00

We are happy when for everything inside us there is a corresponding something outside us. -W.B. Yeats

Garden Ornament

2010-08-25T22:18:00.001-07:00

Mommy-To-Be

2010-05-06T21:01:00.000-07:00

Pauline
May 2010

Press-On Nails

2010-04-18T20:54:00.001-07:00

Jaylene
April 2010

Purple

2010-04-13T22:20:00.001-07:00

Reflection

2010-04-05T20:02:00.000-07:00

May our actions today reflect our deepest beliefs,
May our work and friendship today be of benefit to all beings.
-Moe Ross

Easter Sunday

2010-04-04T21:17:00.001-07:00

Good Friday

2010-04-02T19:16:00.000-07:00

Using the Time to Reflect.

Soon to Be . . .

2010-04-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

parents.
Damian & Rosalba

Wednesday

2010-03-31T10:26:00.000-07:00

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Mark Twain

Spring

2010-03-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

Flirt

2010-03-21T20:03:00.000-07:00

L.A. Arboretum

2010-03-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

March 20, 2010

Museum

2010-03-20T11:22:00.001-07:00

Museum of Latin American Art
2010

Making a wish . . .

2010-03-19T20:58:00.001-07:00

for clarity.

Last Day in February

2010-02-28T22:21:00.000-08:00

Rancho Palos Verdes
February 28, 2010

Those Eyes

2010-02-17T21:15:00.001-08:00

Lemons

2010-02-15T20:14:00.001-08:00

Monday, February 15, 2010

Love

2010-02-14T20:42:00.001-08:00

On my walk . . .

2010-02-13T14:15:00.000-08:00

this morning, I crossed paths with a little boy on his bike. He was riding to his friend's birthday party. I know that because hanging from the bike's handlebars was a plain brown paper bag with handles. On the bag, it read: "Happy 10th Birthday." Add this to my list of days when I wish I had my camera with me.

An Oldie

2010-02-11T19:46:00.001-08:00

Carlos & Jeannette

Sunday Surprise

2010-02-08T19:21:00.000-08:00

It's 5 o'clock . . .

2010-02-06T20:24:00.000-08:00

on a Pasadena corner.

Off the beaten path

2010-02-04T22:53:00.000-08:00

January 2010

The Simple Things

2010-01-27T10:38:00.001-08:00

(1) A walk on the beach
(2) The first signs of spring
(3) Family

More Simple Things

2010-01-27T10:33:00.001-08:00

(1) Freshly picked flowers
(2) Whimsical houses
(3) The sound of my husband's guitar
(4) Afternoon sunlight
(5) My view at lunch

One of my favorite things . . .

2010-01-24T20:05:00.001-08:00

an afternoon ride.

L.A. Times Building

2010-01-08T12:00:00.000-08:00

Downtown Los Angeles
12/2009

Grateful for . . .

2010-01-04T18:08:00.001-08:00

the year ahead of us.

Embrace

2010-01-03T21:18:00.001-08:00

Happy 2010!!

Saturday Night

2009-12-06T18:06:00.001-08:00

After a night of making tamales.

Sunday Afternoon

2009-12-02T20:55:00.001-08:00

Early Morning

2009-11-30T18:53:00.001-08:00

BB King

2009-11-29T22:27:00.001-08:00

Birthday tickets for my husband.

A Fun Halloween Night

2009-11-01T22:03:00.000-08:00

How Was Your Halloween?

2009-11-01T22:00:00.001-08:00

Push

2009-10-29T23:47:00.000-07:00

Discover . . .

2009-10-28T21:45:00.001-07:00

what really makes you happy.

Fall

2009-10-24T20:31:00.001-07:00

We tried our best to enjoy our California Fall weather
Our plan was to take a drive and visit a pumpkin and apple orchard
But, the insane L.A. traffic quickly made us rethink our plans
We settled for a store bought pumpkin

Curve

2009-10-20T21:55:00.000-07:00

Friday Afternoon Sunlight

2009-10-16T21:35:00.000-07:00

Downtown Los Angeles

2009-10-14T21:15:00.001-07:00

Windows

2009-10-13T22:03:00.001-07:00

On your mark . . .

2009-10-05T21:16:00.000-07:00

Rockin' It Old Skool

2009-10-01T21:21:00.001-07:00

House of Light

2009-09-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

"So one day, I went there with a machine and played some songs of Mahler. The mockingbird stopped singing, he came close and seemed to listen. Now when I go down to the field, a little Mahler spills through the sputters of his song. How happy I am, lounging in the light, listening as the music floats by!"
--Mary Oliver

Outdoor Bath

2009-09-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

Clawfoot
Highland Park, CA

Victorian Wedding

2009-09-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

This church is in the process of being carefully renovated.
Soon, it'll offer couples the opportunity to have a quaint Victorian wedding.
Sigh.

Reflecting

2009-09-16T14:47:00.001-07:00

This morning on my drive to work, I started to
reflect on a discussion that my husband and I
had last night.

I'm embarrassed to admit what I realized.

We had differing opinions about our discussion.
And, because I couldn't convince him to see
things MY way, I thought that I just was not being
clear enough.

It didn't dawn on me, until this morning, that not only
is his point valid but it's right.

Nothing like a good night's sleep and a LONG commute
to help you reflect.

Lines, Light & Shadows

2009-09-15T22:33:00.001-07:00

The definition of "gratitude" according to Dictionary.com
"An appreciative attitude for what one has received."

There are different formats that people use to express their gratitude -- prayer, meditation, writing, volunteering, donating money to worthy causes, etc. I've decided to use photography as my format.

I'm grateful for the gift--of the lines, light and shadows--I was given this day.

Malibu

2009-09-14T22:26:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had one of those moments where everything just clicked?

Everything made absolute and perfect sense.
True peacefulness and happiness ran along every fiber of your being.

Do you know the feeling?

Last month, I had one of those "moments," and I was lucky enough that (1) I had my camera with me, and (2) it happened along the Malibu coast.

This was THE spot.
I pulled over to take a picture of the spot because I never want to forget the lesson or the feeling.

Saturday Field Trip

2009-09-13T19:13:00.001-07:00

Parts of a train
Highlad Park, 9/09

9/11

2009-09-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

Play Time

2009-09-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

this weekend, my camera and i will go out to play.

On Happiness . . .

2009-09-09T20:59:00.001-07:00

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
-Abe Lincoln

A Message . . .

2009-09-08T22:20:00.000-07:00

"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things." -Plato

I'm Here

2009-09-05T15:28:00.000-07:00

What Makes You Happy?

2009-09-04T10:33:00.001-07:00

For me:
(1) Keeping busy,
(2) Checking something off of my to-do list,
(3) Being outdoors,
(4) Friends & family, and
(5) Taking pictures, of course.

Have a great holiday weekend!

My Neighborhood is Better Than Yours

2009-08-31T15:42:00.000-07:00

Conversations overheard recently:

(1) Woman on the phone: Yes, we finally moved out of Whittier. Yes, yes, we're in La Habra now. Well, actually, we're in La Habra Heights. (It's my guess, from the tone of the woman's voice, that La Habra Heights is better than plain ol' La Habra.) =)

(2) First woman: Well, we looked in South Pasadena because everyone said we should. But, it's not what I expected. It's kind of dumpy. I am really going to hate leaving PV (Palos Verdes).

Second woman: Yeah, I agree. I don't think I could ever leave PV. I guess you can check out San Marino?

First woman: Yeah, I guess. San Marino is no Palos Verdes, but at least it's 100x better than South Pasadena.

__________________________
Overhearing these two conversations confirmed to me that it's never ENOUGH.

Men At Work

2009-08-31T11:09:00.001-07:00

The day after Lollapolooza '09

Happiness

2009-08-30T21:51:00.001-07:00

The happiest people I know are not the most beautiful,
the most rich, the most popular nor the most successful.

The happiest people I know are cheerful, generous and fun.

Blue Shoes

2009-08-29T19:38:00.001-07:00

Focus

2009-08-27T11:07:00.001-07:00

Do you let the drama that other people create affect you?
I do.
All. The. Time.
I have to make an effort to remind myself that
their drama/choices aren't mine.
And, then, I remind myself
to stand firm
to put the focus
back on myself.
And, on him.
On us.
It's tough to do
especially when around you
the ones you love
are spinning out of control.

Lucky No. 7

2009-08-24T11:19:00.001-07:00

Photo by Rosalba.

Thank you for:
knowing what's important to me
being a good & honest man
always trying
being supportive even when you don't "get it"
always taking care of my heart.

I love you!

Just in time . . .

2009-08-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

Snapped these pics right before these lovelies were tossed in the trash. Sigh.

Lesson Learned

2009-08-20T20:55:00.001-07:00

"Determine to make your life real."
-Norman Fischer

Today . . .

2009-08-19T21:27:00.000-07:00

We said goodbye to a wonderful soul.
A dedicated father.
A loving husband.
A good son.
An awesome uncle.
An honest friend.

2009-08-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

At times saying goodbye was heart breaking.

2009-08-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

So, we wiped our tears with the best kind of love - family!

Reaching Out

2009-08-18T14:37:00.001-07:00

One of my greatest comforts in life is that I have a wonderful tribe that is always there for me. Whenever I need ANYTHING, I know I can reach out to them. Always!

Summer Fun

2009-08-17T23:02:00.001-07:00

Green, Blue & Gray

2009-08-16T21:50:00.000-07:00

Night

2009-08-14T09:49:00.000-07:00

Downtown Chicago

Windy City

2009-08-13T22:57:00.000-07:00

Back from Chicago!

Time Off

2009-08-04T12:24:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a few days to enjoy life!

Filling Up on Happy

2009-08-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

Filling up my life's cart with:
*Time with my favorite double-digit girl
*Time outdoors soaking up & enjoying our good weather
*All the beautiful flowers
*A few days off from work this week -- no plans!

I Believe in HOPE

2009-07-31T10:46:00.000-07:00

Today, I am HOPEFUL for you because you're on this new and exciting life path.
My HOPE is that you discover your inner strength and continue to push through.
My HOPE is that you continue to reach out.
My HOPE is that one day you'll know how proud I am of you. So proud!
My HOPE is that when you find it you hang on tight and never lose sight of it.
But most importantly,
My HOPE is that months from now as you relfect on today, you'll know in your heart that you did the right thing.

Nostalgic

2009-07-30T10:00:00.001-07:00

Last night, I had a dream with my deceased Grandmother. She was sitting down waiting, I went to her and hugged and kissed her. In her ear I whispered, "Why did it take you so long to get here?" She didn't answer me. She never does.

More Fun with Kermit

2009-07-29T10:40:00.001-07:00

On-going project.

Impressive

2009-07-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

Last night,

2009-07-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

I heard a Buddhist monk say: "Pain --emotional or physical-- starts in our minds." I've been thinking about that statement all day.

Lesson Learned

2009-07-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

"One thing only I know, and that is that I know nothing."
-Socrates

Family of Four

2009-07-22T11:46:00.000-07:00

Beach Fun

2009-07-21T09:24:00.000-07:00

Sunday Afternoon

2009-07-20T11:29:00.001-07:00

These are little packets of light & you need to plant them early in the year & remember to mark where they were because lots of times they look like weeds in the beginning & it's not until later that you see how beautiful they really are.
-Brian Andreas

My Favorite Beach

2009-07-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

Thursday Night Free Concerts at Venice Beach
7/'09

The In Between

2009-07-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

Some of my favorite pictures are the "in betweens."
The "in betweens" are the pictures in between the posed pictures. It's the instant people relax after hearing the shutter go off. For that quick second, they forget about me and my camera.

Late Night Traffic on PCH

2009-07-17T21:25:00.001-07:00

7/16/09

Mark

2009-07-15T20:46:00.001-07:00

2 Doors & 1 Window

2009-07-08T22:14:00.001-07:00