Solstice Parade, SB

Such a creative event in Santa Barbara.  People go all out in their costumes and floats. They spend months putting it together.  My friend Dave Brown's float:

Great Blue Heron SB harbour 6-13

I came across this rather tame heron at the harbour the other day. I shot him at close range for about 20 min. till I got tired! He never did fly away!  Love these beautiful creatures.

S.B. Jacaranda trees in full Bloom..6/5/13

Lovely clouds of purple at every turn.  I love the purple blooms cascading onto the ground as much as I love the blossoms in the trees: