Living Between Beach and Bay
There are a few neighborhoods on both East and West coasts where you can live on a causeway, spit of land, long isthmus, etc. and essentially be framed by water on both sides. We walked in the midst of one of these areas today. Some "normal" or "original"...
All of that variety is great....
But it also serves to frequently affirm my preference for traditional Spanish haciendas in this environment/climate.... Anyway, the wonderful bit of news that I have is that I've finally purchased my dream camera, and cannot wait to 'hit the shutter runni...
As a native Californian, there is much to love...
...and so much variety in the architecture of this state. My son lives a bit north of you in LA, and I see rebuilds like 7 and 8 everywhere. I don't see any of this style in the Bay Area except for small pockets. I wonder why?
Perhaps a strange question, but do people never find it suspicious that you take pictures of private properties?
Anyhow, great series as always. Best regards, Dirk
Discretion is the key thing
Only once have I been asked " What do you think you are doing!? " That was in a rough neighborhood and I was taking an interest in a Mustang on the front lawn. The owner thought I was going to complain to the city about his eccentric parking arrangement. ...
It appears you are respectful of others' concerns
That's the right way to go about it. Nonetheless, you're protected by our First Amendment rights. And as you know (but our non-American friends may not) if you're on public property you can take videos and photographs of any private home, property, or per...
Great pictures Mike and Mrs. C, keep 'em coming
Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10 and 16 for me. I could live in couple of the others but they are not as much to my liking. Again. great pictures!!
Keeping them coming, here are a few more
Victim of multiple remodels (like a face with too many plastic surgeries) This house's lot is extremely deep and opens onto the street behind it as well. Gravel drive and architecture remind me of houses in England where we lived for a year. Slightly ecce...