The storms are over, for now at least, so no more pictures of waves crashing into the seashore. But the storms that recently blew over Southern California have left behind a delightfully rare treat: snow!
This morning I awoke to an unusual sight - a car covered by a thick layer of ice and the wonderful sight of snow covering the peaks of nearby mountains.
The snow won't last long, it never does around here. In the meantime, however, join me in enjoying the sight of snow in Southern California.
These photographs are from the third of three major storms that have hit otherwise sunny Southern California since this past Sunday.
The weatherman says that the worst is over. I hope so because while the storms have created some spectacular views I am getting, quite frankly, tired of all the wetness - if I wanted wet weather I would have moved to Oregon or Washington!
Enjoy and remember - stay safe and dry!
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This seagull decided that staying grounded was the better choice!
For some reason these two songs seem to match my mood as I look at these pictures. Are there any other songs that you think of when looking at these pictures? Let me know. Thanks!
Yesterday I received some very sad news. The mom of a person who is very dear and near to me passed away after a long illness.
He is, of course, heartbroken and I am heartbroken for him.
Glo, may your mom rest in peace. May you find peace.
Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics - Peace Tour
Here Comes the Rain Again (lyrics)
Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a memory Falling on my head like a new emotion I want to walk in the open wind I want to talk like lovers do I want to dive into your ocean Is it raining with you
So baby talk to me Like lovers do Walk with me Like lovers do Talk to me Like lovers do
Here comes the rain again Raining in my head like a tragedy Tearing me apart like a new emotion Oooooh I want to breathe in the open wind I want to kiss like lovers do I want to dive into your ocean Is it raining with you
So baby talk to me Like lovers do
Here it comes again! ooooooooh,oh,oooooooh.. hey,hey,hey,hey,heeeeeeeeeay
Here comes the rain again Falling on my head like a memory Falling on my head like a new emotion (Here it comes again, here it comes again) I want to walk in the open wind I want to talk like lovers do I want dive into your ocean Is it raining with you
RYAN ADAMS - You're My Wonderwall
You're my Wonderwall (lyrics)
Today is gonna be the day That they're gonna give it back to you By now you should've somehow Realized what you gotta do I don't believe that anybody Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat the word is on the street That the fire in your heart is out I'm sure you've heard it all before But you never really had a doubt I don't believe that anybody feels The way I do about you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding And all the lights that lead the way are blinding There are many things that I would Like to say to you But I don't know how
I said maybe, You're gonna be the one that saves me And after all You're my wonderwall
Today was gonna be the day But they'll never bring it back to you By now you should've somehow Realized what you've gotta do I don't believe that anybody Feels the way I do About you now
And all the roads we have to walk are winding And all the lights that lead the way are blinding There are many things that I would like to say to you But I don't know how
I said maybe You're gonna be the one that saves me You're gonna be the one that saves me You're gonna be the one that saves me And after all You're my wonderwall
The much predicted rains have finally arrived. It has been raining hard since about noon (Sunday). According to the weather forecast we can expect more than a week of rain (is this Southern California or Seattle?).
In anticipation of all the rain coming our way I snuck out a bike ride along the beach before the heavy rains began. The big waves, however, arrived on schedule, ahead of the rain.
In this series of ten photographs you can see a wave roll in, rise above the sea wall and then soak the road. Incidentally, that is the very same road that I ride my bike on when I go to the beach.
Today I got a good soaking from the waves and then from the rain. By the end of the ride I was very wet but also very happy.
After all the bad news of this past week, I thought that you would all enjoy a little “star shine.” Here is a selection of songs from the Broadway musical “HAIR.”
Eirik Solheim is a talented Norwegian videographer and photographer. He has created some amazing time-lapse images, such as ONE YEAR IN 90 SECONDS (see below).
Eirik’s website, Eirikso is full of helpful, technical information.
If you are into photography, videography or just enjoy looking at amazing photographs, then you must check out Eirik's website.
