This morning I spent a few minutes in Balboa Park’s Desert Garden, enjoying a beautiful sunrise.
I had hoped to take photos of new snow on the mountains east of San Diego, but they were too distant for my small camera. What I did discover as I walked down one path was completely unexpected, and indescribably powerful…
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A couple of heads are missing! I’ve discovered two strange, disembodied heads sitting on the ground by the sidewalk!
I observed that first rather fierce-looking head early this afternoon as I rode on a bus down Pacific Highway, just north of the Old Town Transit Center. (Why was I on the bus? I had several adventures this morning in North County! Stay tuned for more cool blog posts!)
The second head, which looks kind of like a painted Dia de los Muertos skull, was discovered beside a sidewalk about a week ago as I walked through Mission Valley on my way to work!
Has anyone out there lost their head? Or heads?
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A big winter storm is set to dump a lot of rain on San Diego this afternoon. So I figured I’d get my walk in this morning.
All along the Embarcadero the wind had already picked up, as you can see in these photographs!
If you’re in San Diego, be safe!
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Another morning. Early sunlight illuminated the beautiful garden on the north side of Waterfront Park.
Near the center of the garden rose Niki de Saint Phalle’s shining Serpent Tree. It seemed to have sprung forth at the dawn of Creation.
Here are photos from a quiet stroll through the garden…
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This morning I walked a short stretch of the San Diego River Trail in Mission Valley, just south of Hazard Center.
Trees and leaves were still dripping with moisture from our last storm.
My camera caught a few glimpses of nature’s awesome beauty.
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On Sunday I took photos of some intriguing public art on the grounds of San Diego City College.
The stainless steel sculpture stands atop a small grassy hill among trees near the intersection of Park Boulevard and B Street. Reflecting sunlight, its angled lines form a shining mystery!
I’ve walked past this sculpture several times in the past but can find no information concerning it. There do seem to be indications that a plaque or sign was once bolted to concrete by the nearby walkway.
I can also find no clues by searching the internet, or the school’s website.
If I obtain any info regarding the artist and this very cool sculpture, I’ll post an update. If you know something, please leave a comment!
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It’s going to be a rainy day in San Diego . . . with even more heavy rain coming later in the week.
Instead of walking about in the cold, I plan to stay warm and dry under a roof!
Meanwhile, for your viewing pleasure, I’ve assembled the following links. They will take you to photos of awesome street art that I’ve spotted over the years! Unfortunately, some of these works, including truly amazing murals, have been damaged, defaced or no longer exist. Time marches on…
Cool San Diego Sights is now over five years old, so these links represent just a fraction of all the street art I’ve photographed. But I think you might like these!
Click away!
Imperial Beach
Welcome to Earth and Imperial Beach!
Chula Vista
Cool art along Third Avenue in Chula Vista!
National City
Cool–and funny–Star Wars street art!
Japanese video game characters in fun street art!
Downtown San Diego
Cool mechanical shark street mural in East Village!
Weird, bizarre animal discovered at old warehouse!
Bart Club street art on a San Diego corner.
More cool murals in San Diego’s Little Italy!
Even more cool street art at SILO in East Village!
Golden Hill
A walk up Broadway, from downtown to Golden Hill.
Sherman Heights
Bold, colorful street art in Sherman Heights.
Barrio Logan
Mind-blowing Ancestors mural near Chicano Park.
Cool street art: The Nest Murals near Chicano Park.
Logan Heights
Cool comic book and superhero street art!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles street art!
City Heights
Super cool street art in City Heights!
San Diego’s outdoor, drive-through art gallery!
El Cerrito/College Area
Cool street mural celebrates human imagination.
Ocean Beach
Cool faces encountered on the streets of Ocean Beach.
History of Electricity on a cool OB mural!
Pacific Beach
Colorful (and funny) street art in Pacific Beach!
Mission Beach
Lots of cool street art in Mission Beach!
Mission Valley
San Diego River wildlife in a Mission Valley mural.
Fun street art along Fenton Parkway!
Lemon Grove
Art and history at Lemon Grove Trolley Depot!
La Mesa
Fun street art found around La Mesa.
University Heights
Art along Park Boulevard in University Heights.
Normal Heights
Street art along Adams Avenue in Normal Heights.
North Park
Sexy space warriors and aliens in North Park!
Cool mural in North Park remembers good old days!
More fun photos of street murals in North Park.
Hillcrest
Photos of street art on University Avenue in Hillcrest.
Creative trashcan art adds fun to Hillcrest streets.
Point Loma
Carefree street art on Shelter Island Drive!
La Jolla
Photos of cool urban art in the Village of La Jolla.
Street art on Torrey Pines Road near UCSD.
Mira Mesa
Happy street art in Mira Mesa!
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I was walking through downtown San Diego this morning, on my way to catch the trolley for work, when I noticed that a store owner had written on their window: A giant sequoia tree is the result of one tiny seed.
As I looked about, the only gigantic things I could find were surrounding buildings.
Then a startling truth occurred to me.
Even the most towering skyscraper is the result of one tiny seed . . . in the human mind.
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Today I enjoyed a short walk in Coronado. I strolled along the edge of San Diego Bay, from the Coronado Ferry Landing to Tidelands Park, then turned around and made my way back. The overcast winter day was chilly and even a few raindrops fell.
I was in the mood to walk slowly, while gazing across the gray water.
As I began south, a flock of seagulls stood preening on a strip of wet sand below the rocks near the Coronado Island Marriott Resort. From time to time gulls stretched their wings. Some would suddenly launch into the sky. I paused to watch and take photos.
When I reached Tidelands Park, I spotted a great blue heron and a few shorebirds that I believe were marbled godwits.
I took a few random photos of this scenic stretch of the Bayshore Bikeway as I made my way back to catch the ferry. San Diego’s skyline beckoned in the distance.
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My camera was busy yesterday.
Not only did I take some magical photos of Balboa Park after work, but before work I snapped cool, complex images of downtown San Diego.
My eyes were searching everywhere as I walked from Eighth Avenue on Cortez Hill west down Ash and Beech Street.
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