Monday, January 30, 2012

Another quick jaunt to La Jolla

This past weekend was incredibly busy, but I managed to snag a few minutes to take a walk in downtown La Jolla again around sunset, and this time my girlfriend was able to come too!  Unfortunately, we were moving quickly and there was no time for a photo shoot, so all I have to show are an enjoyable evening and some cool photos from the sea-side village.

Sony Alpha 200, 28.0 mm, ISO 200, f/2.8, 1/500
 When crossing the street in front of the St. James by-the-sea church (editors note: See previous post) and the  Museum of Contemporary Art, I saw this old VW van cruising towards me.  I shot this off the cuff, but I really liked the palms in the background.  Of course, being off the cuff, the lighting was a bit crazy, but I still enjoyed looking at the shot.

Sony Alpha 200, 55.0 mm, ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/13
After sunset, we took the long way back around to my car, and right as the light was disappearing, I saw this neat rusty piece of street art.  I was just going to get a shot of it as it was, but Jackie took the initiative and spun the number (thanks Jackie!) giving a really neat effect with the medium length exposure.  Plus, 7 is a good, stereotypical, lucky number.  Seen in this light, this photo can be seen as an omen of things to come, as we got Don Carlos right after! (Editors note: Go to Don Carlos if you are in La Jolla.  It is tasty.)

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