First Pictures with New Camera

March 9th, 2010, posted in Animals

These are the first pictures I’m posting from my new camera. It’s a Canon Rebel T1i SLR. I’ve been waiting for over a year to get it and it’s now here YEAH!

Maya

Santa Rosa Road to Solvang

March 6th, 2010, posted in Landscapes

Haven’t been able to post anything for awhile, because I fell last Sunday. Today Tony and I went for a drive down Santa Rosa Road to Solvang. We ate lunch at New Frontiers. It was nice to get out of the apartment. There are three pictures from today taken with Tony’s new camera. I’ve also posted some pictures from years ago.

Water Falls

Mom and Dad’s Visit

February 25th, 2010, posted in People

My mom and dad came to visit Tony and I on Tuesday. They are at their Goleta house and have been since the end of January. They will be staying for a few more weeks, and then they are heading back to the Sacramento area. Here are a couple  pictures of them.


Mom and Dad

Mom

Off Base Housing and fire

February 19th, 2010, posted in Landscapes

Miriam, Paula’s daughter and I took some pictures at the off base housing that was torn down.   I also took a few pictures of the damage from the fire last year. A lot of trees across the street from the old base housing were burned. You can see the new growth. ..Out of tragedy, life begins again.

Burnt Tree

Merchant Steamer Ship Uncovered

February 17th, 2010, posted in Landscapes

Michelle (my sister in law) and I went down to Surf  Beach yesterday afternoon to see the merchant steamer ship,  Sybil Marston, that has been uncovered due to low tides. The ship struck the rocks near Surf on January 12. 1909.  It was a lumber ship, and most of the lumber was taken by locals to build some house. The bow of the ship is about all that is left, but it was impressive just the same. I’m going to try and go back within the next few days if it doesn’t rain and get some better pictures hopefully.

There were a few people there so it was a bit difficult taking pictures.  But we both didn’t want to leave when we got there.  It just pulled us in somehow. They say it is about 1 mile, but it’s more like 2 miles from Surf.  It was such a beautiful day. and I love the beaches here…they seem almost untouched.

Left Side

Santa Rosa Road to Buellton

February 15th, 2010, posted in Animals, Landscapes

Tony and I drove down Santa Rosa Road to Buellton.  Off  Santa Rosa Road are about 6 winery’s.  We stopped to take pictures and didn’t stay for the wine tasting. Towards the end of Santa Rosa Road there is an Organic Lavender Store.  We  purchased some lavender body wash.  It smells so good.  We drove through Buellton and  walked around the Rolling Hills Nursery.  I bought a succulent, one that I don’t have.  I feel fortunate to live in Lompoc, and have so many beautiful places to visit and take pictures of.

Back Road

Nojoqui Falls

February 9th, 2010, posted in Landscapes

My husband and I went to Nojoqui Falls in Santa Ynez California on Sunday.  If you get a chance make sure you go soon,  because the water is really flowing now from all the rain.  It’s a muddy trail so wear some old shoes and bring a new pair to step into afterwords.  I’ve been going to Nojoqui Falls since 1978,  this is the most water I’ve ever seen flowing from the falls.  We went the back way to Solvang on Alisal Road.  There are streams flowing,  lime green hills,  and moss hanging from the  oak trees.  How lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place.

When we first turned off Hwy 101 onto Alisal Road we found a barn with a large peace sign on the side.  It’ s called Classic Organic.  It has beautiful organic produce there that is being watered every few minutes by an automatic sprinkler system.  Inside they have cute decorations and they sell a few handmade items,  like aprons and dolls. The best part of this store, besides the organic produce,  is that they use the “honor” system.  There is a large wooden wine container standing upright with a slit at the top. Each item is priced. You take what you want and pay the money in the barrel. This really restored our faith in humanity. Go check it out.

Here is one picture  I took that day. Thanks for your comments and for visiting my site.

Small fall

Welcome

January 23rd, 2010, posted in Featured

Welcome to my brand new website.

Last weekend I went to Jalama Beach with some of the members of the Lompoc Photography Guild.  Here is one  of the images I took at the tide pools.  The roots of seaweed  attached itself to the rock and then broke off making the “horns” of the skull.

I hope you enjoy my site and visit often.

Thanks to my husband, Tony Hubert, for designing the site and teaching me about maintaining a photoblog.