Worldwide Photo Walk 2011

Last weekend I participated in Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk! I had a blast and hope to be a part of this event every year.  Last year I led a walk in Sicily. Although I would have had fun leading a walk this year my schedule was too erratic to commit as a leader, but I'm glad I still got to participate!

The walk I attended this year was held in Balboa Park, one of my favorite places in San Diego to shoot. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring and even found a few things I had missed in the past!  It is such an amazing park!

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the Photo Walk:

This one is my favorite!

I love the colors & reflections!

Missing Tiles - The inside of a fountain that has seen better days

I love this shot, too! The metalwork, rust, texture :)

Just for fun! Looking up at a lamp on the side of a building

If you are interested in participating in the Worldwide Photo Walk please visit http://www.worldwidephotowalk.com. You don't have to be a pro - just dust off your camera and pull out your walking shoes and be prepared to meet all sorts of interesting people!

Pretty in Pink

Last weekend my mom and I spent a day wandering Balboa Park, cameras in hand. We spent a lot of time inside the botanical gardens photographing all sorts of beautiful flowers.  Today I'd like to share a few of my favorites, all in shades of pink. The first shot is also my Photo of the Week (hosted by Jessica Rogers Photography).

Reflections

I have a few more photos from that day to sort through - I think I found Alice's Wonderland in the botanical gardens. Curious? Check back soon! I hope to have those photos ready to share in the next couple of days. Until then, have a great Friday and fun-filled weekend!

A walk in the park

Last weekend a friend and I took her kids to Balboa Park.  We had a great time enjoying being out in the sunshine and watching the koi (and a turtle) in the reflecting pools near the botanical gardens. I brought my camera with me and captured a few great shots of the kiddos.

Love those kids!  Their mom is pretty awesome, too! :)

Balboa Park, HDR at night

As promised here are a couple of my HDR shots from Balboa Park the other night.

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

I had so much fun setting up my tripod, playing with my camera settings, and capturing moments that would be impossible without a tripod.

A Winter Night in Balboa Park

One of my favorite places in San Diego is Balboa Park.  I had intended to go walk & shoot earlier in the day but time got away from me so Les & I set out at dusk, tripod in hand to see what we could come up with.  I took a lot of photos and had a great time!  Several are bracketed shots for HDR that will require some time in post processing, but for now I wanted to share at least one photo with you.

Balboa Park @ Night

I hope you like it!  More photos, coming soon!