A day at Ocean Beach with my new Camera.

[maveric]

Surfin dudes

Some serious bragging rights.


Beautiful "Obeacians"!


Wildlife,


Fromundra!


Did I ever tell you how much I LOVE OB?

[Heidi]

1. Thanks for reminding me . . .

of some of the things I love about California, maveric. :thumbsup:

What kind of camera did you get?

[maveric]

4. Canon, EOS, 20D, 8.2 MP.

It cost me a ton but it may be the best out there. I need to read the manual a couple times to get all the cool features down.

[ComplimentarySwine]

25. I want one...

Maybe I will be able to afford a used 20D off of ebay next year or something...

but, if you wanna talk about the "best" out there IN THE CANON LINE, check out Canon's EOS 1DS Mk II...


16.7 Megapixel - Price : $ 7,995.95

[maveric]

28. I'm out of that market. WOW! Eight Grand??

[Robeson]

2. Love the picture of the guy on the guitar, with the old car...

...driving up in the background. There's a lot of symbolism in that picture....:thumbsup:

[maveric]

8. The Guitar Man was pickin some mean Delta Blues!

Later a dude came by with a conga, another with a harmonica and another guitar and they JAMMED!
It was awesome!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. VERRRRY COOL!

Just where is Ocean Beach? NoCal or SoCal? or inbetween? I'm in SoCal, Los Angeles...We have pretty beaches too...

Great Pics, BTW!


:kick:

:hi:

[maveric]

5. San Diego. One the few blue/liberal/progressive neighborhoods

here in San Diego. A community of about 10,000 weed smokers. Low crime, very friendly and artistic people live in OB.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. That sounds wonderful, maveric!

And the water is warmer down there too...if you swim.

:hi:

[maveric]

7. I swim and boogeyboard,

And am planning on actually moving to OB in a couple of months. Too many fundies and freepers here in East County (La Mesa).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I understand what you're saying...

I've seen electoral maps of CA, and it seems the further in you go, the farther away from the water you get, and the more conservative people get. Uggghhhhh......

You are brave to swim and boogeyboard...I like pools at most! I'm not talking about sharks either; I just like to be able to stand up in a stable environment, lol! I'm just a big chicken when it comes to going in the ocean.

:yourock:

[maveric]

10. I actually saw people catch small leopard sharks off the pier today.

They were no more than 14" long and harmless but nonetheless SHARKS!

[FreedomAngel82]

11. Great pictures!

Looks like a great place to be!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. I've seen those in aquariums...Wow...nt

[maveric]

14. Carlin says"LIve by the beach and you only have assholes on 3 sides

of you!" Another redeeming quality.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Ain't that the truth! lololol nt

[Seabiscuit]

26. Cheers from a fellow blue/progressive San Diegan!

Carmel Valley/Del Mar - always votes blue too.

[maveric]

29. We need a blue invasion or conversion down here.

[Seabiscuit]

30. Actually, it's been happening gradually.

In 2000, 10% more San Diego County voters voted for Bush over Gore.

By 2004, only 5% more San Diego County voters voted for Bush over Kerry.

We cut their lead by 50% in just 4 years.

IOW, most of the people moving to SD vote Democrat. Maybe by 2008 more San Diegans will vote blue than red. I'm feelin' hopeful.

[In_The_Wind]

13. Wildlife !

My Blue and Gold Macaw looks just like that bird ~ who also hangs from one foot :silly: feather-head.

Great photos !

[maveric]

15. I had to take my new toy out for a ride today. And I love it!

I was into photography years agobut stopped about 10 years ago. Now with the advent of Digital its so much easier.

[In_The_Wind]

27. I once considered setting up my own dark room to develop my film

I did rolls of black & white - learning composition. Then after changing over to color, I started doing landscape and wildlife collages. It really was so much fun.

I was lucky to have a professional photographer who made his living in advertising for many years before we met as my guide while I was busy with a camera.

I'm still learning about the cyber world and I haven't touched a Digital ~ yet.

Your work is excellent ! :toast: I'll look forward to seeing more.

[phusion]

16. Looks like a really nice place...

People of all colors hanging out and enjoying the sun. Looks great!

[maveric]

18. OB and Hillcrest are the most progessive and tolerant parts of SD.

And the RWers hate them for it.
Screw them!

[mahina]

19. Nice pics!

That's a lot of folks on one wave though! Wow!

[maveric]

20. A couple more pics.

I ate dinner here under the sun, Best Fish n Chips I've had in a long time. It came with an "OB Sinker", a deep fried jalapeno popper.


Haulin em in!


Pelicano


A couple of surfers helping each other out.

[VOX]

21. Excellent pics, maveric!!!

SoCal beaches are the best -- from the nice surf and Pacific breezes, to the cool people who inhabit them.

It's getting to be that time of year again -- the longer days, the weather's slowly warming up...

Damn, I'm in *beach mode* now! :thumbsup:

[maveric]

22. I'll meet you for a burger & beer at Hodad's.

Best cheeseburgers on the west coast and in OB.

[RagingInMiami]

23. I hope this means you're joining us in the photography group

I'm always taking photos of the Atlantic Ocean in Miami, so you'll add the perfect west coast balance.

[maveric]

24. Already have!

Hopefully my shots wil be better as I learn more about my new camera.
This is going to be fun!