The Mission San Juan Capistrano has long been one of my favorite place to grab a few images. Unfortunately it was closed for a long while due to COVID. However, just this past week it reopened, so down I went to see what I could grab - and I was rewarded with a couple of surprising finds. One, there were hardly any people around, which is rare in itself. Two, this fountain and pond is usually filled with water lillies, which, while pretty in itself, obscures many reflection opportunities. This shot is one I've long tried to capture, but it was only this year when the chance presented itself. This reflection of one of the original parts of the mission is one that I may never see again, so I was thrilled to be able to capture it.
This is so beautiful! The reflections are everything you hoped for, I’m sure. I read that the city’s efforts to entice the cliff swallows to return has been successful.
it's always a delight to see shots of the capistrano mission and double the delight that you presented it once again. aces, my friend. aces! and take care.
@louannwarren Thanks, Lou Ann. Yes, when they did a restoration, that resulted in most of the swallows finding different locations to build their nests and raise their babies (one of which was my front porch for a few years). They've gone to great lengths to try to draw the swallows back to the mission, because they're central to the economy of the area. I'm hoping that it continues to move in the right direction - although they do create kind of a mess.
@gardencat Thanks, Joanne. Yes, there are always some bright sides to what might otherwise be negative events. I hope that the dearth of people continues for at least a little while. ;-)
@tunia Thanks, Tunia. Luckily we've had a long spell of unusually clear and warm weather at this time of year. I was grateful for that on my photo expedition. Great to hear from you!
@stray_shooter I was born and raised in Pacific Palisades. I lived there and in Playa Del Rey while in college, until I got married and moved to Sacramento. I miss the ocean, Santa Monica, Topanga, Malibu and all the old stomping grounds...but not the traffic, crowds and high prices. It was a great place in the 50’s-80’s to grow up and I kept my horse at Will Rogers Park...what a life. Sorry we no longer own the home my dad had built for $12,000 in the 40’s on a VA loan (it’s only had 2 owners) and is now with over 2 million dollars. I wish!
February 10th, 2021
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