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08/02/2006 04:02:01 PM · #1 |
I'm going to be in San Diego from Aug 5-11 and will have a reasonable amount of non-work time to take pictures especially on Aug 5 and 6.
Looking for good places/things to take pictures.
I'm familiar with the regular attractions SeaWorld, zoo etc. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Thanks
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08/02/2006 04:14:43 PM · #2 |
It's been awhile since I've lived there but some of my favorite places in and around San Diego (that also happen to have some great photo-ops) are Horton Plaza and the Gaslamp Quarter Downtown, Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Belmont park, La Jolla shores, Del Mar, Mission Beach, Bazaar del Mundo in Old town (if it's still there) and Coronado Island.... just to name a few. Pretty much anywhere you turn in San Deigo, you're bound to find a pretty picture. :-)
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08/04/2006 08:58:49 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by N8VHF:
I'm going to be in San Diego from Aug 5-11 and will have a reasonable amount of non-work time to take pictures especially on Aug 5 and 6.
Looking for good places/things to take pictures.
I'm familiar with the regular attractions SeaWorld, zoo etc. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Brian |
Yikes, kinda late for a reply but you can take a quick look at my pix and they are mostly San Diego. There are a few general areas that you'll probably want to hit in no particular order.
//rkligman.smugmug.com The 2006 gallery is best choice for a quick look.
The Water Front. This is where my Tall Ship pictures are from, the Midway, Seaport Village. This is just west of downtown and sits on San Diego Bay. When you land at Lindburgh field, you are right on the Bay.
Downtown, Gaslamp Qtr. Between 4th and 6th ave. running from the Convention Center on the South end to 1/2 mile north. This is full of restaurants and artsy places. All the Oil Paintings you see in the start of 2006 is from last weekend in the Gaslamp.
Balboa Park. Just east of downtown, like a few blocks. A huge park containing lots of interesting muesuems, the Zoo, Rose Garden, etc.
Littly Italy. On India Street a few blocks north of downtown and a few blocks east of the waterfront. Lots of little shops and restaurants.
Old Town. Keep going north from downtown and Little Italy for a couple miles. They changed the era from Spanish to early 1850's. Haven't been there since the change. (A sore spot for locals).
Coronado. Home to Hotel Del. Georgious beaches and a view of downtown from across the bay.
Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Sunset Cliffs, La Jolla. Several miles west of downtown. Mission Beach is where you go to get in the water. Has a boardwalk. Ocean Beach has a pier and is really kind of quaint. Sunset Cliffs. A series of small parking lots where you can walk out over the ocean. (Careful!). La Jolla, where the beautiful people go.
That should keep you busy. That downtown area though has lots within just a couple miles radius.
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08/04/2006 10:57:42 PM · #4 |
You gonna be a tourist or wanna have some fun?
Just a few...I'll be doing the RenFaire one of the days...
Saturday
Little Italy
"Le Dame Musicanti," Italian and German baroque concert by Donatella Galletti (baroque lute) and Marion Ceruti (mezzosoprano and mandolino lombardo) at Italian Community Center (1659 Columbia Street), Saturday, August 5, 7 p.m. Early musical instruments from lute family on display; question-and-answer period follows. Free.
Balboa Park
Walk the Balboa Canyons-- Florida Canyon fault, Cypress Canyon, Cabrillo Canyon -- with Walkabout adventurers, Saturday, August 5. Outing starts at 10 a.m. in front of Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Free.
San Diego Renaissance Faire presented by Center for Creative History, August 5 and 6, with knights battling with live steel, Shakespearean tomfoolery, commedia dell arte players, clever-footed dancers, entertainment, merchants. Costumes encouraged.
Find village on grassy lawns just north of Morley Field (at Jacaranda Place and Jacaranda Drive). Festival opens at 10 a.m., closes at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $15 general, discounts for seniors, children, military.
La Jolla
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, all-women, full-contact football played by So Cal Scorpions against Houston Energy, Saturday, August 5, 5 p.m., in Edward's Stadium (next to La Jolla High School, 750 Nautilus Street). $8.
Sunday
Balboa Park
Civic Organist Carol Williams plans concert in Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Sunday, August 6, 2 p.m. Free.
The House of Peru offers lawn program of songs and dances at International Cottages on Sunday, August 6, 2 p.m. Free.
Pacific Beach
Latin-a-Go-Go performs salsa, merengue, Latin jazz and more for Concerts on the Green at Kate Sessions Park (on Lamont Street), Sunday, August 6, 4-6:30 p.m. Free.
North Park
Berkley's Bohemian Art and Treasures Show, Sunday, August 6, 2 p.m., at Tioli's Crazy Burger (4201 30th Street). "Trained and untamed artists, poets, composers, foodologists, potters, experimentalists," others offer their "wares and inspirations." Admission is free.
Spanish Landing (near airport)
Concours d'Elegance, 42nd annual car show hosted by San Diego Jaguar Club, Sunday, August 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay. Judging begins at 9:30 a.m., awards at 2 p.m. Free for spectators
If you haven't been on an Aircraft Carrier the Midway is a cool gig.
Lot's of Cool "Urban Trees" down by the water right now as well. Head down to Seaport Village and you can get some cool boat shots... the SD dlsr is down there in the Star of India on the 12th so I'll be hitting that this weekend.
Andy
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08/04/2006 11:09:52 PM · #5 |
| Don't miss the world famous Hotel Del Coronado...check it out...www.hoteldel.com |
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08/04/2006 11:16:13 PM · #6 |
Hey Brian where you staying? Downtown or further North?
Andy |
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08/05/2006 02:11:02 AM · #7 |
You're a regular calendar of events. Sounds like things are really happening this weekend. I didn't know the Ren Faire was happening this weekend though. I'll have to think about that one.
So what's up with the Adventurers? And what is going on at the Star?
Urban trees! Is that what they call them? Check this out. This is one of them.
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08/05/2006 10:07:51 AM · #8 |
The August (on the 12th) SD dSLR Photo Club group shoot will start around the Star of India and go from there. No agenda just a bunch (35 to 40 show up) of digital (dslr) photogs milling about the area helping or being helped. Ages is from 10 years to quite seasoned... People wander around in groups watching and learning different techniques of others.
November we (SD dSLR) are getting Photo Authorization (passes) from the Transit Authority to ride the trolley and shoot photos all day without being hassled by the unboard security. They have shown interest in using some of the shots for their marketing purposes. They are calling this one "A day in the life of the SD Trolley"
The Admin (it's a website turned photo club) sets up cool things from time to time. We had a private tour of Petco Park which added a few more elements that the public tours didn't see.
It's a fun gig...no equipment wars, no egos, just a fun bunch of photogs to shoot with. A lot of Leads to hook up with (sports shooters, Portrait shooters, Travel Brochure shooters etc.)
SD's Group is quite cool as we have peeps coming down from the LA area for the meets. Many will attack a restaurant after a morning of shooting together. Lot's of fun...check it out sometime.
One of the members, who is in the Navy, rotated to the the east coast had so much fun here, he started a similar Board/Group based on the SD dSLR group. Hampton Roads dSLR group Which I beleive is in Virgina.
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08/05/2006 10:15:30 AM · #9 |
I need to get out more.
I live here and am so desensitized to it all I forget how much there is to do! |
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08/05/2006 10:45:45 PM · #10 |
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, they are most appreciated.
Andy, I'm staying on Harbour Island. Also I'm way too familiar with the Aircraft Carriers in fact that is why I'm out here. I work for the Navy (civilian) and will be spending most of the week on the Nimitz and Reagan.
I'm giving serious thought of going up to the glider port in addition to visiting some of the numerous suggestions. Some of the guys from work were telling me about it. Now I just have to find my way there.
thanks again
Brian
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08/05/2006 10:47:28 PM · #11 |
Stop in at Anthony's Star of the Sea (by the sailing ship on the Embarcadero) and say hi to marlene and/or martine for me :-)
Robt.
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08/06/2006 01:16:41 AM · #12 |
That would be fairly difficult since it isn't Anthony's any more. I believe the same owners have it but they changed the name and the format just slightly. I believe they went slightly casual because that was the trend in that area.
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Stop in at Anthony's Star of the Sea (by the sailing ship on the Embarcadero) and say hi to marlene and/or martine for me :-)
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08/06/2006 01:19:00 AM · #13 |
I was looking at those ships last night! As you probably know, the Reagan came into port and a sailor was found to have TB. After testing everyone, they found 129 cases of inactive TB! Like they say, it's like living in a 1/4 mile city.
Originally posted by N8VHF:
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, they are most appreciated.
Andy, I'm staying on Harbour Island. Also I'm way too familiar with the Aircraft Carriers in fact that is why I'm out here. I work for the Navy (civilian) and will be spending most of the week on the Nimitz and Reagan.
I'm giving serious thought of going up to the glider port in addition to visiting some of the numerous suggestions. Some of the guys from work were telling me about it. Now I just have to find my way there.
thanks again
Brian |
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08/06/2006 12:28:40 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by rkligman:
I was looking at those ships last night! As you probably know, the Reagan came into port and a sailor was found to have TB. After testing everyone, they found 129 cases of inactive TB! Like they say, it's like living in a 1/4 mile city.
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I know, I was onboard working right after they got back. Didn't know about the TB until after I left and flew home. Good news is my initial test was clear. Now I just have to wait 3 months and make sure.
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