Geometric Building
I was out for an early morning perambulation around Waikiki I spotted this building with a very attractive geometric pattern around it. I had started to write about this other version of the image I...
View ArticleLots of Straight Lines
Our room had a pretty little balcony and I became slightly obsessed with the hotel across the way, the one on the right and was attempting to get a shot of the the straight lines. However I realized...
View ArticleHoliday Snap Waikiki Beach
Sea, check ; sand, check ; palm trees, check ; rugged landscape, check ; people doing activity things on beach, check. Yup this is about as close as I am going to get to a holiday snap ! Share...
View ArticlePacific Sunset
While we were in Hawaii I took Mrs Kaadian on a cheesy cruise. Sunset over the Pacific. Pity the ship didn’t stay on the water for the sun to actually set. The broken AC also made conditions on board...
View ArticleThe Ride Home
This is the train I caught for my ride home tonight. It is the southbound Caltrain arriving at Hillsdale station in San Mateo. Not my usual stop in San Carlos. I love that I can see the haze from the...
View ArticleMonterey Bay Aquarium Jellies #1
Mrs Kaadian and I took time out at the weekend to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We probably picked one of the busiest days of the year to do it. The aquarium was very busy but we were still able to...
View ArticleMonterey Bay Aquarium Jellies #2
This was an amazing wall of jellyfish that just looked stunning. It was great to hear the kids getting all excited and adults happily explaining all about the life of the jellyfish. What a great place...
View ArticleMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The area around Monterey Bay is a sanctuary called the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, an underwater state park if you like. There are 13 National Marine Sanctuaries in the USA. You can find...
View ArticlePassers By
As we sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air I was sitting contemplating taking a picture of the buildings opposite. Thinking that it may look interesting as a black and white image. A group of passers...
View ArticleAnother World
I loved the exhibit and it’s quote from Anne Stevenson “The sea is as near as we come to another world” The fish swim in a huge circle above you as you enter the exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium....
View ArticleRocking Chairs with a view
We weren’t quite brave enough to use the rocking chairs but no-one could argue with the view at the Mission Ranch hotel. Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleView from Balcony: Mission Ranch
View across the meadow from our balcony at the Mission Ranch hotel. We had a lovely room with a great view and fresh cool Pacific “airs” Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleSheep Through the Window
I wouldn’t normally take a picture of something through a window but catching the curtain, the glass frame, the rockers, the balcony and the sheep in the meadow I took a chance. And I think it worked....
View ArticleHuckleberry Hill
I always wondered what a Huckleberry was. Still not much of a clue but it looked neat. Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleSpanish Moss
Many of the trees had Spanish Moss growing upon them. Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleSpanish Bay Rocks
Continuing our drive around 17 Mile Drive we reach “Spanish Bay”. It’s a rocky beach at the top and sandy at the coast. Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleRugged Coast
As we drove further along 17 Mile drive there are plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the breath-taking scenery. The rugged coast has a charm and allure all of it’s own. Share...
View ArticleRock Piles
At Spanish Beach there are lots of flat sided rocks littered about. People take these rocks and spend time putting together rock piles at the top of the beach. I guess this some kind of human activity...
View ArticleCoast and Fog
Looking back along 17 Mile Drive at Spanish Beach from China Rock with the headlands encased in the usual summer fog in the Monterey Bay area. Share this:FacebookGooglePinterestTwitterReddit
View ArticleBoat at Sea
A small sailing boat makes it way along the coast. I worry if this tiny looking boat at sea is enough to hold your interest but i sure liked all the dark brooding that the black and white conversion...
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