Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Las Vegas in Santa Barbara


After four months of steady fog and summer temps rarely breaking 70 degrees, this week, the weather changed.
A wall of Las Vegas heat descended and now sits on Santa Barbara with the unmoving weight and density of lead.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

"Wet Wednesday"



"Wet Wednesday" is Santa Barbara's boat racing day. On this day, our sailors take to the sea. From the hills you can spot their jaunty sails decorating the blue water in colorful patterns and picturesque displays.

Monday, September 20, 2010

found art




What do you think this is?
The identity of this object will be revealed in two weeks or less.
10/2/10: It is paper. A close-up of iridescent wrapping paper (see new insert above main image) photographed outside in the direct sun.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Our Summer of Fog


The fog, only absent for three days, continues to sneak back at every turn. In the distance, one can hear the drone of the foghorn muffled and diffused -- much like the fog itself. It harps in the back of your mind like a subtle thought, some chore written on your list of things to do and then stashed in your back pocket to be considered another time.