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Funny, scary faces in downtown as Halloween nears!

Scary skulls on mannequins in a Gaslamp shop window. Halloween must be approaching!
Scary skulls on mannequins, gazing out from a Gaslamp shop window. Halloween must be approaching!

I was frightened out of my wits (and amused) this morning during my walk through the Gaslamp Quarter. Halloween must be coming to downtown San Diego!

For Halloween, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have become skeletons in this store window. Does anyone need a costume? Trick or treat!
For Halloween, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have become skeletons in this store window. Does anyone need a costume? Trick or treat!
And here we have some happy scarecrows and a pumpkin. Autumn has come to downtown San Diego!
And here we have some happy scarecrows and a pumpkin. Autumn has come to downtown San Diego!

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Just another fine day in San Diego.

Street performer balances a ball at Navy Pier.
Street performer balances a ball at Navy Pier.

Almost any day in San Diego is a fine day. A fine day to open eyes and experience life.

When I walk about, I often take photos of everything and anything. Photography helps one to see the surrounding world: a fascinating world in constant motion.

Here are some photos that I’ve taken on different walks around San Diego. Every walk is a fine walk. There is so much to see.

Saturday morning on the pier near the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market.
Saturday morning on the pier near the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market.
A bicyclist with a daring spirit at the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge.
A bicyclist with a daring spirit at the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge.
A standup paddleboarder off Coronado, sailboats and the San Diego skyline in the background.
A standup paddleboarder off Coronado, with sailboats and the San Diego skyline in the background.
Bagpipes and a smile outside Petco Park.
Bagpipes and a smile outside Petco Park.
Early morning produce is ready to deliver in East Village.
Early morning produce is ready to deliver in East Village.
A boy and a kite at Embarcadero Marina Park North.
A boy and a kite at Embarcadero Marina Park North.
Someone seeks attention in Seaport Village.
Someone seeks attention in Seaport Village.
Pigeons on Broadway.
Pigeons on Broadway.
A smiling face.
A smiling face.
Rolling down the Gaslamp.
Rolling down the Gaslamp.
A big wheel in Balboa Park.
A big wheel in Balboa Park.
A handstand on a bench. Another sunny day in San Diego.
A handstand on a bench. Just another fine day in San Diego.
A scene of ordinary city life near the Fifth Avenue trolley station.
A scene of ordinary city life near the Fifth Avenue trolley station.
Entertainer with horse head at the Little Italy Farmers' Market.
Entertainer wears a horse head at the Little Italy Farmers’ Market.
A slow Sunday in downtown San Diego.
A slow Sunday in downtown San Diego.

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Zombies gather in park, prepare to attack city.

Saturday evening, an army of zombies was spotted gathering in San Diego's Children's Park, getting ready to attack innocent humans attending 2016 Comic-Con.
Saturday evening, an army of zombies was spotted gathering in San Diego’s Children’s Park, getting ready to attack thousands of innocent humans attending 2016 Comic-Con.

I made it out alive. As you’ll see–just barely.

The 2016 San Diego Comic-Con zombie walk featured a huge army of bloodthirsty undead. They gathered in Children’s Park this evening and prepared to attack innocent humans hanging around San Diego’s nearby Gaslamp Quarter. I got away before the carnage began.

I was quickly reminded that I was living meat, so I kept a very careful distance. And I prayed these were slow zombies.
I was quickly reminded that I was living meat, so I kept a very careful distance. And I prayed these were slow zombies.
The undead kept gravitating toward the city park. Where they came from, I don't know. But they were on a mission. They planned to swarm into the nearby Gaslamp Quarter, where it was dinnertime and they could feast on innocent diners.
The undead kept gravitating toward the city park. Where they came from, I don’t know. They were on a mission. They planned to swarm into the nearby Gaslamp Quarter, where it was dinnertime and they could feast on innocent diners.
Many of these walking dead appeared to be in a rather state of poor health. Why did they keep eyeing me?
Many of these walking dead appeared to be in a rather poor state of health. Why did they keep eyeing me?
Goodness! Even a magical woodland fairy succumbed to the zombie plaque. I'm not sure why I'm hanging around.
Goodness! Even a magical woodland fairy succumbed to the zombie plague. I’m not sure why I’m hanging around.
Oh, horrors! Trump and Hillary have both become zombies! I guess we're all doomed no matter what.
Oh, horrors! Trump and Hillary have both become zombies! I guess we’re all doomed no matter what.
I've seen this gruesome dude before. I think I have a photo of him on my blog from another zombie walk. I guess the undead never die.
I’ve seen this gruesome dude before. I think I have a photo of him on my blog from another San Diego zombie walk. I guess the undead really never die.
This guy could use a moist towelette and very large bandage.
This guy could use a moist towelette and very large bandage.
How sweet. Mom zombie and son zombie are going to join the coming rampage. Family time together is heartwarming and wonderful.
How sweet. Mom zombie and son zombie are going to join the coming rampage. Family time together is so heartwarming and wonderful.
Unless, of course, Mom takes a bite of her unsuspecting son. I guess she couldn't wait to devour normal human flesh.
Unless, of course, Mom zombie takes a bite of her undead son. I guess she couldn’t wait to seek out normal human flesh.
This must be the hippest, best dressed zombie I ever saw. A hostess might be tricked and let him into one of those more fancy restaurants in the Gaslamp.
This must be the hippest, best dressed zombie I ever saw. A hostess might be tricked and let him into one of those more fancy restaurants in the Gaslamp.
When you're a zombie, and you want to video the coming carnage, what do you do? You jam a GoPro directly into your skull. Just keep the lens clean.
When you’re a zombie, and you want to video the coming carnage, what do you do? You jam a GoPro directly into your bloody skull. Just keep the lens clean.
I don't think plastic surgery will fix that.
I don’t think plastic surgery will fix that.
The zombies listened (to the best of their ability) as the plan of attack was laid before them. The city's living residents seemed doomed. I thought it wise at this point to discretely walk away.
The zombies listened (to the best of their ability) as the plan of attack was laid before them. The city’s living residents seemed completely doomed. I thought it wise at this point to discretely walk away.
Oh, no! Too late!
Oh, no! Too late!

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More cool stuff rises for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con!

This is one of the Batmobiles used in the filming of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It's on display across Harbor Drive from the convention center at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
This is one of the Batmobiles used in the filming of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It’s on display across Harbor Drive from the convention center at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.

Here comes yet another batch of cool photos!

2016 San Diego Comic-Con begins tomorrow, and I walked today–Wednesday–all over downtown to see what is rising outside for San Diego’s internationally famous pop culture event!

The answer: tons of cool stuff is popping up!

You might notice in some photos that many fans have arrived in San Diego already. Tonight is Preview Night inside the convention center. And tonight is also the world premiere of Star Trek Beyond, outside beside the water behind the convention center!

(To any of my blog’s readers who aren’t really into Comic-Con, hang on for a few more days! After Sunday, it’s on to other cool sights around San Diego! And as usual, I mostly don’t know what those sights will be! Walking randomly about results in many unexpected adventures!)

Conan O'Brien's talk show is in San Diego for Comic-Con again. It starts tonight!
Conan O’Brien’s talk show is in San Diego for Comic-Con again. It starts tonight!
Hundreds of people were in line early Wednesday morning to watch Conan perform at the Spreckels Theater.
Hundreds of people were in line early Wednesday morning to watch Conan perform at the Spreckels Theater.
Most downtown businesses are now ready for Comic-Con fans. Here's a window painting of Harley Quinn I spotted at Lolita's near Petco Park.
Most downtown businesses are now ready for Comic-Con fans. Here’s a window painting of Harley Quinn I spotted at Lolita’s near Petco Park.
Various double-decker buses are going around decorated with big flashy wraps. This one promotes Impractical Jokers on the truTV channel.
Various double-decker buses are going around decorated with big flashy wraps. This one promotes Impractical Jokers on the truTV channel.
The Interactive Zone at Petco Park was still a work in progress on Wednesday--one day before the start of 2016 Comic-Con.
The Interactive Zone at Petco Park was still a work in progress on Wednesday–one day before the official start of 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
These rustic buildings in the Interactive Zone promote Ash vs Evil Dead on STARZ. I was impressed at how detailed and elaborate this appears.
These rustic buildings in the Interactive Zone promote Ash vs Evil Dead on STARZ. I was impressed at how detailed and elaborate they appear!
Another photo of the Ash vs Evil Dead setting in the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con Interactive Zone at Petco Park.
Another photo of the Ash vs Evil Dead setting in the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con Interactive Zone at Petco Park.
These crane operators were putting up a gruesome banner next to the Suicide Squad venue, which remains unseen behind a wall at the Hard Rock Hotel.
These crane operators were putting up a gruesome banner next to the Suicide Squad movie venue, which remains unseen behind a wall at the Hard Rock Hotel.
In the Gaslamp Quarter, Rock The Vote is encouraging people to register. Who would you prefer for president--Snoopy or Charlie Brown?
In the Gaslamp Quarter, Rock The Vote is encouraging people to register. Who would you prefer for president–Snoopy or Charlie Brown?
A guy presses Wonder Woman's legs to the window of a yogurt shop.
A guy presses Wonder Woman’s feet to the window of a yogurt shop.
Perhaps real superheroes will eat this week at Kansas City Barbeque, where scenes from the movie Top Gun were filmed.
Perhaps real superheroes will eat this week at Kansas City Barbeque, where scenes from the movie Top Gun were filmed.
The Chuck Jones Gallery in the Gaslamp scored some big guests! Stan Lee and William Shatner!
The Chuck Jones Gallery in the Gaslamp scored some big guests! Stan Lee and William Shatner!
Two of the Powerpuff Girls were hovering mid-afternoon above the water at Children's Park.
Two of the Powerpuff Girls were hovering mid-afternoon above the water at Children’s Park.
Looks like a school bus pulled into San Diego from South Park, Colorado. I think I recognize some faces.
Looks like a school bus pulled into San Diego from South Park, Colorado. I think I recognize some faces.
These smiling ladies were out on the MLK Promenade promoting Hello Kitty!
These smiling ladies were out on the MLK Promenade promoting Hello Kitty!
The video screen near the Tin Fish and the center of Comic-Con outdoor action is now operating.
The video screen near the Tin Fish and the center of Comic-Con outdoor action is now operating.
Here's another look at the Batmobile on display near the Omni Hotel. It's one of several that were used in the filming of Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice.
Here’s another look at the Batmobile on display near the Omni Hotel. It’s one of several that were used in the filming of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Okay, I headed over the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge and now I'm near the Bayfront Hilton.
Okay, I headed over the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge and now I’m near the Bayfront Hilton.
A number of promotional signs are arranged along the walkway where thousands of Comic-Con fans will pass in the next four days.
A number of promotional signs are arranged along the walkway where thousands of Comic-Con fans will pass in the next four days.
FX is present again in 2016 with their show Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. This is as close as I could approach the big red electric guitar.
FX is present again in 2016 with their show Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. This is as close as I could approach the big red electric guitar.
A huge stage is being built in the park behind the San Diego Convention Center, right in front of the Bayfront Hilton.
A huge stage is being built in the park behind the San Diego Convention Center, right in front of the Bayfront Hilton.
Looks like IMDb is hosting a Comic-Con party on this big mega yacht behind the convention center!
Looks like IMDb is hosting a Comic-Con party on this big mega yacht behind the convention center!
Not much cosplay spotted today, but I did catch a guy with Captain America's shield waiting in line for some soft serve ice cream!
Not much cosplay spotted today, but I did catch a guy with Captain America’s shield waiting in line for some soft serve ice cream!
The huge event today, Wednesday, is the world premiere of Star Trek Beyond. It's taking place tonight right here in San Diego at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
The huge event today, Wednesday, is the world premiere of Star Trek Beyond. It’s taking place tonight right here in San Diego at Embarcadero Marina Park South.
Looks like the red carpet was almost ready this afternoon for the world premiere of Star Trek Beyond!
Looks like the red carpet was almost ready this afternoon for the world premiere of Star Trek Beyond!
I assume this is just some boat owner having fun. I took this photo walking along the Marriott Marina.
I assume this is just some boat owner having fun. I took this photo walking along the Marriott Marina.
Entertainment Weekly will debut their unique Con-X tomorrow at Embarcadero Marina Park North. It's billed as a place for Comic-Con goers just to chill and relax.
Entertainment Weekly will debut their unique Con-X tomorrow at Embarcadero Marina Park North. It’s billed as a place for Comic-Con goers to just chill and relax.
Looks like Con-X has some huge comic book artist and animation guests. I see Jim Lee and Paul Dini!
Looks like Con-X has some huge comic book artist and animation guests. I see Jim Lee and Paul Dini!  (Click to enlarge.)
This blue guy made of Legos is sitting on a bench inside Con-X. I also spotted the back of a huge Jabba the Hutt sculpture. Wish I could've entered the event area. Looks cool!
This blue guy made of Legos is sitting on a bench inside Con-X. I also spotted the back of a huge Jabba the Hutt sculpture. Wish I could’ve entered the event area. Looks cool!
Is it Fire Lad of the Legion of Substitute Superheroes? No. It's Murrugan the Mystic performing at Seaport Village. That flame is coming from his mouth! You might remember him on AMC's Freakshow. He's working to keep the carnival sideshow--a part of Americana-alive.
Is it Fire Lad of the Legion of Substitute Superheroes? No. It’s Murrugan the Mystic performing at Seaport Village. That flame is coming from his mouth! You might remember him on AMC’s Freakshow. He’s working to keep the carnival sideshow–an important part of Americana–alive.

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Comic-Con first signs: Timeless, Conan, Thunderbirds, more!

A cool new Conan O'Brien building wrap is going up on the Marriott Marquis for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, even as the MLB All-Star Game wrap hasn't been completely removed!
A cool Conan O’Brien building wrap is going up on the Marriott Marquis for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, even as the MLB All-Star Game wrap hasn’t been completely removed!

Preparation in downtown San Diego for 2016 Comic-Con has finally begun in earnest today, now that the MLB All-Star Game has concluded. Late this morning I walked all over the place–through the Gaslamp, behind the convention center, down the MLK Promenade, around Petco Park–just to see what might have popped up so far.

Talking to some people, I learned a little bit about what we’ll see outside 2016 San Diego Comic-Con! I learned that Timeless and Thunderbirds Are Go will be a center of attention. So will virtual reality, sponsored by Amazon. And I could see the huge presence of Conan O’Brien with my own eyes!

Of course, the massive undertaking required to prepare for San Diego Comic-Con has barely gotten started. Many more wraps and outdoor activities should begin popping up in the days ahead. I’ll keep a sharp lookout!

Read the photo captions, where I describe what I learned about a couple of venues being built outside Comic-Con…

By the Tin Fish, across from the convention center, an attraction is being built for San Diego Comic-Con. This will promote the upcoming NBC television series Timeless. It appears to be a time machine!
Next to the Tin Fish, directly across from the convention center, an attraction is being built for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. This will promote the upcoming NBC television series Timeless. It appears to be a huge time machine!
It appears to me Comic-Con fans will be able to take a wild spin in a time machine in this Timeless amusement ride.
It appears to me Comic-Con fans will be able to take a wild spin in a time machine in this Timeless amusement ride.
Beyond the construction, I spotted the big new Funko Pop! Conan O'Brien building wrap.
Beyond the construction, I spotted this year’s big new Funko Pop! Conan O’Brien building wrap.
Several banners along the trolley tracks promote the newest season of Game of Thrones.
Several banners along the trolley tracks promote the newest season of Game of Thrones.
Banners along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade promote Outcast on Cinemax and Vice Principals on HBO.
Banners along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade promote Outcast on Cinemax and Vice Principals on HBO.
I learned this venue along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade will have something to do with Amazon's digital exclusive reboot of an old favorite, Thunderbirds Are Go.
I learned this venue along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade will have something to do with Amazon’s digital exclusive reboot of an old favorite, Thunderbirds Are Go!
Workers get the Thunderbirds Are Go stage ready across Harbor Drive from the San Diego Convention Center.
Workers get the Thunderbirds Are Go stage ready across Harbor Drive from the San Diego Convention Center.
I was told this Amazon pavilion will be the scene of a virtual reality activity. I'm guessing lots of Comic-Con fan will be bumping around inside wearing VR headsets.
I was told this Amazon pavilion will be the scene of a virtual reality activity. I’m guessing lots of Comic-Con fans will be bumping around inside wearing VR headsets.
Like last year, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront will feature a huge The Strain building wrap. This one already looks spooky, even through it's far from completed.
Like last year, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront will feature a huge The Strain building wrap. This one already looks spooky, even through it’s far from completed.
Preparations for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con have finally begun in earnest, now that the MLB All-Star Game has wrapped up!
Preparations for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con have finally begun in earnest, now that the MLB All-Star Game has wrapped up!

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Fun photos of MLB All-Star Game’s Red Carpet Parade!

Before the official start of the 2016 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade, team mascots begin down the route through downtown San Diego.
Before the official start of the 2016 MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade, team mascots begin down a winding route through downtown San Diego.

Here are some fun photos! I took them before and during the 2016 MLB All-Star Game’s Red Carpet Parade!

The unique pre-game parade took place at noon today. I’m watching the All-Star Game right now, so I’m not going to write much. Read the captions for explanations!

Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals heads across Harbor Drive from the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals heads across Harbor Drive from the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Here comes Dinger of the Colorado Rockies. I first met him in person about 20 years ago, when I gave him a high five as he entered a Denver hospital.
Here comes Dinger of the Colorado Rockies. I first met him about 20 years ago, when we exchanged high fives as he entered a Denver hospital.
I see Pittsburgh's Pirate Parrot, Sluggerrr of the Kansas City Royals, and the south side of Southpaw, mascot of the Chicago White Sox!
I see Pittsburgh’s Pirate Parrot, Sluggerrr of the Kansas City Royals, and the “south side” of Southpaw, mascot of the Chicago White Sox!
The Padres Pad Squad was on hand and smiling!
The Padres Pad Squad was on hand and smiling!
Sluggerrr poses for the camera!
Sluggerrr poses for the camera while lots of happy people gather around!
The beginning part of the parade route was less crowded, so I followed the mascots and enjoyed the fun. Here's Mr. Met of the New York Mets!
The beginning part of the parade route was less crowded, so I followed the mascots and enjoyed the fun. Here comes Mr. Met of the New York Mets!
A riot of happy baseball mascots in San Diego for the MLB All-Star Game! Now I spot Billy the Marlin!
A riot of happy baseball mascots in San Diego for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game! Now I spot Florida’s Billy the Marlin!
A New York Mets fan in San Diego gets a photo that he'll cherish forever.
A New York Mets fan in San Diego gets a photo that he’ll cherish forever.
Suddenly the parade arrives! Here are the Grand Marshals, Padres legends Dave Winfield and Trevor Hoffman!
Suddenly the parade arrives! Here are the Grand Marshals, Padres legends Dave Winfield and Trevor Hoffman!
The first couple vehicles in the parade have passed. I've taken position next to the red carpet in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter.
The first couple vehicles in the parade have passed. I’ve taken position next to the red carpet in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter.
It's Mark Trumbo of the Baltimore Orioles.
It’s Mark Trumbo of the Baltimore Orioles.
Here comes Eduardo Nunez of the Minnesota Twins.
Here comes Eduardo Nunez of the Minnesota Twins.
Being driven down the All-Star Game Red Carpet is Kelvin Herrera of the Kansas City Royals.
Being driven down the All-Star Game Red Carpet is Kelvin Herrera of the Kansas City Royals.
And here's Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers.
And here’s Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers.
Orbit, the crazy mascot of the Houston Astros, greets Jose Quintana of the Chicago White Sox.
Orbit, the crazy mascot of the Houston Astros, greets Jose Quintana of the Chicago White Sox.
Carlos Beltran of the New York Yankees ride down the Red Carpet a few hours prior to the 2016 Major League All-Star Game in San Diego.
Carlos Beltran of the New York Yankees rides down the Red Carpet a few hours prior to the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in San Diego.
David Ortiz, of the Boston Red Sox, waves to the crowd as he travels down the Red Carpet toward Petco Park. This might be Big Papi's final All-Star Game.
David Ortiz, of the Boston Red Sox, waves to the crowd as he travels down the Red Carpet toward Petco Park. This might be Big Papi’s final All-Star Game.
Baseball fans line Fifth Avenue in San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. They're all excited to see the today's greatest Major League players parade on by!
Baseball fans line Fifth Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. They’re all excited to see today’s greatest Major League players parade on by!
Turning the corner at the intersection of Fifth and Island is Marco Estrada of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Turning the corner at the intersection of Fifth and Island is Marco Estrada of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Here's Aaron Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Here’s Aaron Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Now National League players have begun to head down the Red Carpet. I see Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants.
Now National League players have begun to head down the Red Carpet. I see Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants.
Lots of fans have converged along the parade route to enjoy one of the most popular MLB All-Star Game events in San Diego.
Lots of fans have converged along the parade route to enjoy one of the most popular MLB All-Star Game events in San Diego.
It's Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds.
It’s Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds.
And here is local baseball hero, Wil Myers of the San Diego Padres!
And here is our local baseball hero, Wil Myers of the San Diego Padres!
Here comes Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals.
Here comes Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals.
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants passes in front of the William Heath Davis House Museum in San Diego.
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants passes in front of the William Heath Davis House Museum in San Diego.
Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs appears to be enjoying his experience at the All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade!
Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs appears to be enjoying his experience at the All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade!
I've spotted Thor, or Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets.
I’ve spotted Thor, or Noah Syndergaard of the New York Mets.
And finally, here comes what all the players want. The Commissioner's Trophy, which will be presented to the team that wins the World Series!
And finally, here comes what all the players want. The Commissioner’s Trophy, which will be presented to the team that wins the 2016 World Series!
The Red Carpet Parade for MLB's 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego is over. Now all that's left to be done is play the game.
The Red Carpet Parade for MLB’s 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego is over. Now all that’s left to be done is play the big game.
Thousands turned out in downtown San Diego today to pay tribute to their favorite baseball teams and players.
Thousands turned out in downtown San Diego today to pay tribute to their favorite Major League Baseball teams and players.

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Signs the 2016 MLB All-Star Game is almost here!

Workers plants fresh new flowers around Petco Park in preparation for the fast approaching 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Workers plant fresh new flowers around Petco Park in preparation for the fast approaching 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Preparation for the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game has gone into high gear in San Diego!

During my walks the past few days, I’ve deliberately wandered past Petco Park, watching workers beautify and modify the stadium for the upcoming Midsummer Classic. I’ve also noted that signs of the All-Star Game have begun to spring up all around San Diego, as you can see in these photos!

Construction along the walkway behind left field's videoboard. San Diego's Petco Park is being readied for baseball's Midsummer Classic.
Construction along the walkway behind left field’s videoboard. San Diego’s Petco Park is being readied for baseball’s Midsummer Classic.
The grass in the Park at the Park is becoming lush and green. The statue of beloved Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn, will have a great view of fans enjoying the 2016 All-Star game.
The grass in the Park at the Park is becoming lush and green. The statue of beloved Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn, will have a great view of fans enjoying the 2016 All-Star game.
While they might be taking a break in this photo, the grounds crew appears to have been busy. The ball field is looking beautiful.
The Petco Park grounds crew has been busy. The field is looking just about perfect.
All-Star Game posters and advertisements have begun to appear in windows around Petco Park and San Diego.
All-Star Game posters and advertisements have begun to appear in windows around Petco Park and San Diego.
2016 MLB All-Star Game merchandise is now available in stores all over San Diego, especially in the Gaslamp Quarter.
2016 MLB All-Star Game merchandise is now available in stores all over San Diego, especially in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Some wacky cartoon art in the Gaslamp's famous Chuck Jones Gallery. A baseball game is being played by favorite animated characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck!
Some wacky cartoon art inside the window of the Gaslamp’s famous Chuck Jones Gallery. A baseball game is being played by favorite animated characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck!
The Western Metal Supply Company building, a historic part of Petco Park, now appears ready to go for the All-Star Game--a little over two weeks away!
The Western Metal Supply Company building, a historic part of Petco Park, appears ready to go for the All-Star Game–now a little over two weeks away!
An impressive 2016 All-Star Game logo on steps leading up into Petco Park. Fans heading to the big game will be welcomed in a big way!
An impressive 2016 All-Star Game logo on steps leading up into Petco Park. Fans heading to the big game will be welcomed in a big way!

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Holographic painting–a revolutionary art movement!

Unique holographic artwork painted on glass as seen through a Gaslamp window. Reflections of life on the street are also visible.
Unique holographic artwork painted on glass as seen through a downtown San Diego window. Reflections of life on the street are also visible in this photo.

Look what I discovered! These super cool, revolutionary paintings are on display in downtown San Diego. You’ll find them arranged behind the windows of the now closed Gaslamp 15 movie theater, just beneath the old marquee.

When I read the signs near these vibrant paintings, my curiosity was piqued. An inventive gentleman named Liguori has used proprietary holographic paints to create two-dimensional images that seem three-dimensional. The visual appearance changes depending upon the angle from which the artwork is observed!

According to the written description, this method of painting is so unique that it constitutes a completely new art form! My photos through the glass windows don’t really demonstrate the appearance of three dimensions. But my photos do include interesting reflections from the city street! Melded with the colorful art are buildings, people, a bus, cars, and just regular ordinary stuff a person walking down the sidewalk might observe. In a sense, this adds another unusual dimension! Please read the two signs that I photographed. Especially if you are keenly interested in physics and philosophy, and unbounded human creativity.

Do you have questions? Would you like to learn more? Perhaps you’d like to purchase one of these completely revolutionary pieces, which belong to an art movement yet to be named! That’s what the sign says! And all proceeds go to charity! To contact Liguori, use the email that is at the bottom of the signs.

Very cool!

Very cool works of art are on display in downtown San Diego. You can see them in the windows of the now vacant Gaslamp 15 movie theater, beneath the old marquee.
Very cool works of art are on display in downtown San Diego. You can see them in the windows of the now vacant Gaslamp 15 movie theater, beneath the old marquee.
Liguori is a successful businessman in his seventies. He took up painting late in life. He developed a totally new art medium. All the proceeds of his work will go to various charities.
Liguori is a successful businessman in his seventies. He took up painting late in life. He developed a totally new art medium. All the proceeds of his work will go to various charities!
More examples of Liguori's dazzling, thought-provoking pieces. Apparently the application of his special holographic paint on glass is an entirely new, revolutionary art form.
More examples of Liguori’s dazzling, thought-provoking pieces. Apparently the application of his special holographic paint on glass is an entirely new, revolutionary art form.
Bold color stimulates the human mind and imagination. Like the universe (or perhaps multiverse), what is seen depends on the observer's momentary point of view.
Bold color stimulates the human mind and imagination. Like the universe (or perhaps multiverse), what is seen depends on the observer’s momentary point of view.
Liguori's work provides a physical manifestation of objective reality. When viewing this holographic art, countless three dimensional images are possible. It depends on the angle of observation.
Liguori’s work provides a physical manifestation of objective reality. When viewing this holographic art, countless three dimensional images are possible. It depends upon the angle of observation.
Abstract art melds with cars, buildings, and bits of everyday experience in one wonderful window.
Abstract art melds with cars, buildings, and bits of everyday experience in one wonderful window.
More fantastic artwork. I was unable to take photographs without reflections in the windows. But it makes these images that more interesting!
More fantastic artwork. I was unable to take photographs without reflections in the windows. But it makes these images that more interesting!
A dim somebody strides through a splash of vibrant color.
A dim somebody strides through a splash of vibrant color.
The cosmos is incomprehensibly enormous and complex. Different wavelengths, angles, points in space and time...different states of mind and a blink of the eye. Objective reality is observed only in tiny slices.
The cosmos is incomprehensibly enormous and complex. Different wavelengths, angles, points in space and time…different states of mind and a blink of the eye. Objective reality is observed only in tiny slices.

UPDATE!

I’ve decided to walk past these holographic paintings again, and attempt to take some better photos without the street reflections. I’ll post them shortly…

Okay, I somehow got two close-up photos through the windows that are pretty amazing. Here they are…

01 Close-up photo of amazing holographic painting by Liguori.
01 Close-up photo of holographic painting by Liguori.
02 Close-up photo of amazing holographic painting by Liguori.
02 Close-up photo of holographic painting by Liguori.

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Cool smiles and sights along Sixth Avenue downtown.

I rely on Christine's hot chocolate on rare super cold San Diego mornings. She's been smiling near the corner of Sixth and B Street for as long as I can remember!
I rely on Christine’s hot chocolate on rare super cold San Diego mornings. She’s been smiling near the corner of Sixth and B Street for as long as I can remember!

These photos were taken during a morning walk down Sixth Avenue in downtown San Diego. They contain cool smiles and glimpses.

Walking south along Sixth Avenue in downtown San Diego, approaching Ash Street.
Walking south along Sixth Avenue in downtown San Diego, approaching Ash Street.
Reflection in glass panes of the Parking Palace shows the iconic sign atop the El Cortez.
Reflection in glass panes of the Parking Palace shows the iconic sign atop the El Cortez.
Still walking down Sixth Avenue, now approaching A Street.
Still walking down Sixth Avenue, now approaching A Street.
Ornamentation near roof of the old World Trade Center, which has been converted into housing for the homeless. The Art Deco building was once home of publishers Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Ornamentation near roof of the old World Trade Center, which has been converted into housing for the homeless. The Art Deco building was once home of publishers Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
A bird flies between skyscrapers.
A bird flies between skyscrapers.
Looking up at a corner of the America’s Finest City mural on Sixth Avenue.
Looking up at a corner of the America’s Finest City mural on Sixth Avenue.
A Kurt Cobain quote over doors at the downtown House of Blues. "If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail."
A Kurt Cobain quote over doors at the downtown House of Blues. “If it’s illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail.”
Banner promotes romance in the Gaslamp Quarter. The nearby Jewelers Exchange in the Timkin Building at the corner of Sixth and E Streets is packed with dozens of small jewelry vendors.
Banner promotes romance in the Gaslamp Quarter. The nearby Jewelers Exchange in the Timkin Building at the corner of Sixth and E Streets is packed with dozens of small jewelry vendors.
Photo of moon, high above towers of Louis Bank of Commerce Building's facade, one block over on Fifth Avenue. This famous location was home to Wyatt Earp's Oyster Bar gambling hall and saloon.
Photo of moon, high above towers of Louis Bank of Commerce Building’s facade, one block over on Fifth Avenue. This famous location was home to Wyatt Earp’s Oyster Bar gambling hall and saloon.
Rear of Reading Cinemas Gaslamp building. The movie theater closed in February. The complex opened in 1997 as Pacific Theatres. It has been used for film festivals and San Diego Comic-Con screenings.
Rear of Reading Cinemas Gaslamp building. The movie theater closed in February. The complex originally opened in 1997 as Pacific Theatres. It was used in past years for popular film festivals and San Diego Comic-Con screenings.
Angels in flight on rear of the now closed Gaslamp movie theater.
Angels in flight on rear of the now closed Gaslamp movie theater.
Old faded words painted on rear wall of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building in San Diego's Gaslamp spell Tin Shop.
Old faded words painted on brick exterior of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building in San Diego’s Gaslamp spell Tin Shop.
Utility box on Sixth Avenue painted with tea, sandwiches, coffee, salads, burrito and bagels. It made me so hungry, I wanted to step through that cafe's door!
Utility box on Sixth Avenue painted with tea, sandwiches, coffee, salads, burrito and bagels. It made me so hungry, I wanted to step through that cafe’s door!
Hotel Z really really catches the eye with that flamboyant paint job. According to their website, their slogan is A Piece of Pineapple Hospitality.
Hotel Z really really catches the eye with their new, flamboyant paint job. According to their website, their slogan is A Piece of Pineapple Hospitality.
Funny sight inside the window of Cute Cakes. San Diego's Swinging Friar is seated by a big Petco Park frosted cake filled with sprinkle fans!
A funny sight glimpsed inside the window of Cute Cakes. San Diego’s Swinging Friar is seated by a big Petco Park frosted cake filled with sprinkle fans!
Morning deliveries and jogger near electric guitar on employee door of the Hard Rock Hotel.
Morning deliveries and jogger near an electric guitar on the employee door of the Hard Rock Hotel.

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Even more funny signs and stuff in San Diego!

Avoid urban decay. A funny sign on the window of a dentist office in San Diego's East Village.
Avoid urban decay. A funny image on the window of a dentist office in San Diego’s East Village.

For your enjoyment, here’s another random batch of funny photos taken around downtown San Diego!

Don't break into this downtown San Diego business. A sign on the door warns: Beware of Attack Cat!
Don’t break into this downtown San Diego business. A sign on the door warns: Beware of Attack Cat!
A very odd sign near a parking lot simply states: MEOW.
A very odd sign near a parking lot simply states: MEOW.
A bench shaped like a mustache. A fun sight in front of a barber shop.
A bench shaped like a mustache. A fun sight in front of a barber shop.
Funny quote inside a store window. I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.
Funny quote inside a store window. I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.
Photo of a funny shirt in a Gaslamp window. We must learn to take life with a grain of salt, slice of lime and a shot of tequila.
Photo of funny shirt inside a Gaslamp window. We must learn to take life with a grain of salt, slice of lime and a shot of tequila.
A wonderfully bizarre downtown San Diego poster. Fear the power of Sushi Burrito. Finish off your evil hunger!
A wonderfully bizarre downtown San Diego poster. Perhaps I need to eat here.  Fear the power of Sushi Burrito. Finish off your evil hunger!
Funny sign on East Village sidewalk. Rubbing an eye to wake up. Maybe some coffee will help!
Funny sign on East Village sidewalk. Rubbing an eye to wake up. Maybe some coffee will help!

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