Without Observation

A traveler
without observation
is a bird without wings.
...Moslih Eddin Saadi

I liked the seagull flying by with the Catalina Casino in the background. Unfortunately the Casino, which was built in 1929, was closed and tours cancelled during Covid.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalina_Casino

https://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/about-the-island/history/catalina-casino/

[Casablanca]

Nice quote, suits it well.

[Lynda McG]

A great saying - and so very true! Since taking up photography more seriously I do notice so much more wherever I go - my eyes flit about all the time as I'm walking 👀

[Lou Ann]

Lovely capture. Catalina is such a beautiful place.

[Peter Dulis]

great bird capture with nice background :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Lovely!

[Danette Thompson]

Lovely composition.

[Lin]

Great timing on this awesome capture

[KV]

Awesome focus.

[Sally Ings]

Great quote. So many things have ground to a halt due to covid. Sadly some will not survive the forced closures

[Sandy Z W]

I've never been there but have a charm for the casino. I got it at the Manhattan Beach charm convention gift exchange from Marilyn. I thought it was an odd charm to give but now that I've seen pics of the casino, I think it's cool that she chose to give it being that she's from California up by you and the convention was in Southern California. That seagull was posing for you. I love it!!

[Louise & Ken]

What a magical moment! Like you, I'm so glad I toured the casino in the past...and perhaps we'll be lucky to tour it again some day. Too bad they closed the movie theater. I love seeing all our beautiful American flags!

[Jean]

great shot. love the seagull

[Esther Rosenberg]

Great capture of the seagull, nice background shot too.

[gloria jones]

Wonderful capture

[*lynn]

Great capture of the gull! ... looks like a capture of the lifestyle of the rich and famous!

[Shutterbug]

Looks like a wonderful place.