Orange County Daily Photo

2.21.12

Taking my girlfriend out for a spin on 2-18-12. Old rail road leading to Seal Beach Naval Weapon Station.

soccer

i sometimes think that orange county is the birthplace of the "soccer mom". and when the weather reaches the 80's in January, it's not such a bad occupation!

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1.24.12 Rainy day visitors.

This Huntington Beach park floods after every storm. I love to go by there and watch feathered passers by wade in the puddles.

1.17.12 Wes' piano

My son was shooting a video for local band, Boris Smile. Since I'm a teen taxi and artist, I had to entertain myself for a few hours.

the beach in january

it just doesn't get any better than life in san clemente.

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1.10.12 Cinders

Cinders was born in my front yard. After about 2 years we were able to touch him. After 8 years he decided he wanted to come in.

corona del mar sunset

corona del mar, catalina, sunset and iphone hipstamatic. love.

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happy new year

one of my favorite sights at disneyland - the daily flag retreat ceremony. it is beautiful to see busy families slow down and take in the spectacle. with reverence and patriotism all around, i think the retreat ceremony could stir even the most cynical heart. happy new year to all, especially our troops overseas, wherever they may be and what ever job they hold.

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12.27.11 Putting away Christmas

While taking down Christmas, I wondered what people did with the memories when they decided to put up an "adult" tree.

christmas time at disneyland

there is nothing like christmas at the magic kingdom!

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colorful corona del mar

b candy in corona del mar, colorful inside and out!

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12.6.11 Christmas Town

This wonderful little Cypress house is decorated in Nightmare Before Christmas theme at Halloween and as the December nears, it gets more Christmasy.

christmas comes to san juan capistrano

historic capistrano depot, outside the vintage restaurant. all decked out for the holidays.

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12.1.11 What's Cookin?

Lately I've been mixing my love of photography with my love for cooking. This is an acorn squash stuffed with quinoa and chopped spinach, and a side "salad" of avocado and pear topped with goat milk feta and raspberry dressing.

-David

los rios street

if you are ever looking for a fascinating place to see people blending with history and even commerce, head down to los rios street in san juan capistrano. just across the tracks from the santa fe depot lies the the oldest neighborhood in california, dating as far back as 1794. the thing i love most about los rios street is the DETAIL you find lurking around every corner. the birdhouses, the funky store signage, unusual lighting, artistic mailboxes. they've got it all. and a special light that brings it so alive.

this gingerbready style trim adorns one of the old wood houses that has watched over the neighborhood as it has changed and reimagined itself over the years. the food and the shopping down at los rios street are fabulous. i am never disappointed in a day i spend here with family and friends. 

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