
I have been trying to get a good shot of this neighborhood dragonfly for weeks, I finally got this one! π
It’s hard to believe that it’s the end of June 2022 already. Time is flying by faster than ever. That is why it’s important to slow down and get out in nature as often as possible, live and enjoy the present. No matter how messed up the world can be, there is beauty and goodness somewhere. I find it in the flowers, the animals, and the sky. I hope you find it too! πΈβ
One of the many famous sites to visit in San Diego is Cabrillo National Monument. We spent a lovely morning there recently hiking and taking photos, though I didn’t get a good photo of the monument or the national cemetery, or the famous lighthouse on this visit, but I recommend seeing it all if you visit!
We also missed the low tide so we didn’t really get to explore all the mysterious cracks and crevices of the tidepools which is one of my favorite things to do ever! But, there is so much to see just hiking around the park, and the smell of the ocean is therapy in itself.











The rest of these are from around the house and the neighborhood!









Until next time, be safe, be well, and please be sure to stop and smell the roses!πΉβΊ
Beautiful pictures dear, especially that of the dragonπ₯°
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Thanks so much, Enobong! Yeah, I am pretty happy with that shot! βΊ
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You always welcome dear β€οΈ
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Oh but Tiff, it’s not flying!
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Oh, but it was! I have tried to get a good shot of this guy for weeks, he always knows right when to fly off! π
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Love all of these! The dragonfly is amazing – I’ve seen only grey/brown ones. Your is so colorful! Lovely sweet kitty. The ocean/beach/rocks are soooooo beautiful – I can smell the ocean! And those flowers are great. Also, I esp like the b&w i,age with the car – VERY cool. πππππ
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Thanks, Robin! Yeah, I love walking around our neighborhood and taking pics, it’s a really cool hood, full of creative people and places, I need to do that more! π
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Love your photos. Iβve never been to San Diego- looks beautiful. Never seen a red dragon fly. Very cool.
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Thanks, Jessica! You absolutely need to visit, there is something for everyone here and the weather is just about perfect year-round, put it on your to-do list! π
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Thanks! Will look into it!
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Lovely pics Tiffany! π
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Thanks so much, Francisco!
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Youβre very welcome Tiffany!
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“enjoy the present” πππ
That is a brightly coloured dragonfly! Don’t think we have any like that round these here parts.
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I see these red ones every year, but usually, only at this one pond, they love the water!
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Wow! Great photos. Sweet kitty.
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Thanks, Tim, you inspire me to keep taking photos! I wish we had as many subjects as you!
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Seems like you have a lot to work with.
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I enjoyed your collection and your description. Thank you for sharing, Tiffany. The coloring of that dragonfly is incredible. Nice capture! It is true, no matter what, there is beauty and goodness somewhere! π
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Thanks, Michele! It’s true, even if some days are harder than others, we have to keep looking! π
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Absolutely, yes! You are welcome. π
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The dragonfly is a beautiful color! I have never seen one like that. Thanks for sharing your photos.
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Thank you so much for stopping by, you guys make it fun to share! βΊ
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Thanks for sharing your lovely photographs, Tiffany! Your coastal shots have me wishing I was there to explore that area & enjoy the natural beauty, so nice. π
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It’s never too early to start planning your trip! π You would love exploring this area, and some of the other cavernous coastal treats, it’s a photographer’s dream!
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That does sound nice! πππ·
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Lovely selection, the cabrillo national monument looks like a wonderful place to explore and the red dragonfly photo is brilliant. I’ve only seen a red dragonfly once in real life in Japan, I’ve only ever seen blue dragonflies in Scotland.
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Thank you! We see a great variety of dragonflies and damselflies here, I suppose we take for granted our natural gifts sometimes!
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Amazing! Beautiful shots, Tiff. Happy summer.
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Thank you, K! It’s pretty easy to have a good Summer around here! βΊ
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Always a joy to stop by your place. A fabulous collection of photos, Tiffany.
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I’m so happy to share, Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to visit! βΊ
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I look forward to every one of your posts!
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Shady continues to look adorable
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She really hates me taking her photo, but I can’t help it, she is my star! π
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The dragonfly is magnificent Tiffany. You are such a wonderful photographer too. I also agree with what you said about finding beauty in nature. I loved all the photographs of the rocks. It is hard to believe that June is gone. We are still here in WA for about another month. Sending big blessings and love to both you and your sweetie. π¦β€οΈπ€π Joni
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Thank you for all your kindness, and blessings, Joni! I don’t think I could handle this world without the balance of nature! I do hope you are enjoying all that WA has to offer, and of course, time with family is what it is all about! All the best to you and yours! π€β₯ π
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You are so welcome. I agree with what you said about nature, life is too cruel to too many. We are enjoying family. Thank you Tiffany. Sending you big hugs. Your photography rocks my friend. β€οΈπ¦π€πΉπ¨
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When I looked at your pictures, I thought about how easy it is to get used to what you have around you daily. When a visitor arrives who expresses how nice, exciting or interesting something you have seen a hundred times before, you discover the surroundings again. I came across it when I saw the street picture and the pictures by the sea. Although of course we have city streets with houses and cars, and coast with cliffs here as well, there are still details that are different. One thinks that a rock is a rock, but it is not. The stone has a slightly different structure or color. And a brick building may differ from another in another country, simply because of what the material is made of.
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Oh, yes, Bird, it’s the subtle differences, alike, but different, as you said, and it’s so interesting because you are on the other side of the world! πβΊ
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We are so lucky that, if we can not travel in real life, we have an opportunity to travel through the internet.
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Yes indeed! And make friends! π
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