Sunday, March 21, 2010

california dreamin'



good waves,
warm sun,
family,
it's the weekend.
yay.
oh there was also puppy class and lemon asparagus risotto i made, flower pressing, movies and beach runs, but i didn't get any photos of those things, sometimes you just gotta put the camera down :)

i hope yours was all the things you dream of too...


♥ lori


27 comments:

  1. Looks like you had a great weekend. The beach sounds great ... I would kill to be on the beach right now. And I agree - sometimes you have to get busy living instead of capturing it.

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  2. What's not to like about that dream!! I love the desert but I also love the beach!! Great pics!

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  3. apart from a couple of items, as i didn't do any cooking, you just described my weekend too ;)

    we went to see 'alice in wonderland' and loved it.

    have a great week.

    much love
    Ribbon x

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  4. the beach is the best right now lyn, mostly empty. summer is coming though... :)i think you need a beach visit!
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    manon, i love them both too! have fun there in the desert! carefull of those giant cactus!
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    ribbon, we've been catching up on dvds, i've just wanted to stay close to home! but i'll have to see alice, LOVE johnny depp! you have a great week too ♥
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  5. OH. MY. GOD! you took these photos, lori?! there are not enough adjectives to tell you how impressed and excited i am to look at them. how could you capture the waves and movement like that? how did that bird agree to cooperate with you?

    you are my favorite photographer bar no one.

    lemon risotto? may i have the recipe?

    the comment you left on my blog: let's not start talkin' 'bout me unless we're including you too. one of my claims to fame, i think, is that i am blessed to recognize and love good wonderful interesting kind sweet terrific people. now don't you think you fit into that group totally nicely?

    your weekend makes me so so happy for you. yipee!

    love
    kj

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  6. ah thanks kj, your words really mean so much to me. i love to take photos and share them here, hoping to share a little of the beauty i see.

    the risotto is from the art of simple food by alice waters. maybe you already have this great cookbook. if not i'll copy the recipe and send it to you! ♥

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  7. I agree. Sometimes things are best to enjoy without the worry of capturing it. It's more relaxing that way.

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  8. ah beautiful! and i LOVE that spotty dog...he'd match my hoss! lots lots love lori xxx j

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  9. Sun and surf, yeah, my idea of fun too. Love those pictures.

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  10. Beautiful, wonderful clever Lori! I love the dog photo. :)

    The Risotto sounds oh, so YUMMMMMEEEEE, what time is dinner? xxx♥♥♥

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  11. Lori~ I have an award for you at my blog. Come see me!

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  12. Beautiful photos , we are so lucky to have you to share them here, thank you Lori, you are such a kind person and a terrific photographer.

    Your risotto sounds very tasty!

    Have a wonderful week up there, LOVE
    Mina

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  13. hee hee the word verification today is 'dimplete'...


    Now Lori you are so lovely for leaving comments and I'm rudely so ridiculously busy that I've not found time to respond.

    Yes that is a toilet in the little 'hello I'll fall over on you any time' falling over shack out the back.

    The mind boggles.

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  14. p.s the next one is 'chedsmad'.... is it just me or do you seem to get the funniest word verification words?

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  15. Sounds like a beautiful weekend. I really love those photos of the surfers.
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    PS -I got your comment on my blog, I'll send you an e-mail really soon!

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  16. 3yearshousewife,
    it is hard for us though, my husband is a professional photographer so the camera almost never stays home! i try....
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    janelle, the spotty dog was faithfully waiting for his surfing owner. we watched him as the tide rose and he was getting washed off the rocks, but he didn't want to move!
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    rosaria, thank you!
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    natsy,
    come anytime! risotto is one of my favorite things to make (and eat!) thank you for the sweet compliment ♥
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    janis, thank you dear, i'll be right over!
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    Mina, thank you so much, its my pleasure to share here, and i do appreciate your comment so much!enjoy your week too!
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    alexandra, no worries, that photo made me laugh. can you imagine? i mean i've used all kinds of "facilities" but in a suburban backyard? hahaha!
    google must think i'm funny. or weird. :)
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    Sammi, the first (surfer) photo is my husband, the second, my son!

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  17. Sounds like the perfect weekend to me!

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  18. Kawabunga, dude! Great photos. Love that last one, especially. You got some nice critters there on the beach, two and four legged alike.

    Aaah, sounds like a perfect, relaxing weekend. When I press my ear to my screen, I can actually hear the beach.

    Mwah!

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  19. Ah Lori, your photos are just so breathtaking it's like a breath of fresh air out in the greeen countryside.. I am so envious of your outings and adventurous.. you are a brilliant photographer.. it looks like you had an amazing weekend :) xx

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  20. Hello dear Lori Ann,

    Love the photos, but they make me want to forsake my work and head to the beach.

    Leaving for Oregon tomorrow, but I'll keep track of you while I'm traveling.

    Love to you,

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  21. Nancy, when i am off work it's always a perfect weekend!
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    Thanks Bella! the last photo is of my youngest son, i love to photograph surfing! so glad you enjoyed!
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    Indigo, thank you sweetie! i really appreciate the kind words. It was a great weekend.
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    Sharon, have fun in Oregon. Safe travels!

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  22. Hi Lori

    what a delightful glimpse at your weekend. I love the seagull watching the waves roll in...it is superb...were you lying down?

    Happy days

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  23. hi delwyn,

    thank you so much! i like that photo too, i was only sitting for that shot. i think i was on a lower rock though. it was taken with a 300mm lens with a doubler. i have to use a longer lens for surf photos.

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  24. What a great weekend you had, I can feel the warmth and love of family and the risotto sounds wonderful!

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  25. Coming here is always like taking a deep breath, Lori! What a great place you live in!! I love the beach! And I love the desert... Nice you get to live to close to both of them!! Love, Silke

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  26. Lori, hi

    I just drove through SB the other day, all the way to Laguna Beach where I had a book event. Life is so beautiful down that way and you've captured it here in your photos and what you do. Missing that sunshine and water already (took a swim at 6am one day). Many blessings to you and yours. Romney

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xoxo lori