Babysitting..

I had fun babysitting this cute little boy today. Four years old is a great age.

Sunrise at S.B. Wharf

Couple days after Christmas went down to the Wharf to see the sunrise. Peaceful.

Love my feathered friends ..wherever I can find them:

Pretty much deserted 6:30 in AM:

Images for Print Show in Feb. '14

I printed these 2 images up for the Print show we (Channel City Camera Club) are having in February at the Meisel Gallery here in Santa Barbara. I was happy with the way Sammy's camera printed them for me. I'm framing them without glass...no reflections or color distortion.
 I took them in Tuscany last May.

Lovely Lady..Cubist style oil painting

I have a wonderful new painting in my home, from local artist Brian Baker. I saw his work at the Oakleigh art show last weekend..couldn't get this one out of my mind so I had to have it!

This is Brian and his paintings at the Oakliegh art show:

"Pot Wars" Art Show 12-13

Art Show the past Sunday in Montecito, Oakleigh community, was a magical place.  Set back on a private road it seemed to be a gathering of lovely, artistic folks in a beautiful natural setting.  I got to meet Jeff Shelton and his family.  I've admired his local architecture since moving here to Santa Barbara. His whimsical, beautiful structures use local craftsmen to carry through his unique designs (see Cota Street Studios, Ablet House, Vera Cruz house and much more).
I used HDR software and Nik 'glamor glow' to bring out the magic of the afternoon at Oakleigh.