Pictures in Wonderland: Orange
To kick off my return to my blog I thought I would start with a picture of a subject that is apparently near and dear to me: Bikes against brick walls. (In Newport, on Balboa, 17th Street). Maybe I'm drawn to them because neither are stereotypical Orange County fare.
This one I shot next to The Starbucks in the Orange Circle. They take their orange VERY seriously in Orange. As you can see by all the orange.
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Today I'm listening to The Pogues "Sunny Side of the Street." I wish you all a "Sunny Side of the Street" kinda New Year!
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Love the photo, but The Pogues! I am now going to break out my LP copy, dust off the needle and actually play the entire album! You have fabulous taste!
Posted by: Predo | January 02, 2009 at 05:33 PM
That orange on the wall has always baffled me. It is poorly painted and the black ground seems so bizarre. Looks a bit like a 'paint-by-number' or something....
As usual perfect capture.
Posted by: The Glamorous Life | January 02, 2009 at 07:58 PM
This is a gorgeous photograph. You really have a fantastic eye. Happy New Year!
Posted by: MommyTime | January 02, 2009 at 08:18 PM
A black hole in the wall with an orange...something a surrealist painter might have done.
I thought Pogues were always liked in US because they had such a healthy dental image:)
Posted by: chrome3d | January 02, 2009 at 08:21 PM
I love it when photographers take photos of seemingly, nothing remarkable at all, and it turns into a work of art. Beautiful!
Posted by: Jason | January 02, 2009 at 09:23 PM
I know this spot well. Nice shot. It is A LOT of Orange.
Posted by: Nat | January 02, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Woot! Orange.
Posted by: Mental P Mama | January 03, 2009 at 06:07 AM
You're back!! YAY! I hope you have a "Sunny Side of the Street" kind of New Year as well:)
I just love brick ANYTHING, and I also love your bike photos!!!!
Posted by: big hair envy | January 03, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Now, you tell me that's not a postcard waiting to happen! I can see it on Etsy now!!!
Posted by: Meg | January 03, 2009 at 06:17 AM
I really like this! Brick, the big orange, and all.
Welcome back to blogging. You've been missed.
Posted by: fancy feet | January 03, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Welcome back! I love that even the bike is orange. Now, I want an orange bike. Great way to kick-off the new year.
Posted by: Brain Bunnies | January 03, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Very nice shot. Love the Pogues. Saw then at the Irvine Amphitheater 20 years ago. They were outstanding in live.
Posted by: Grant Forest | January 03, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Welcome Back! Orange you glad to see me....oh...that was bad :{
Love the shot and Happy New Year!
:)
Posted by: Dawn | January 03, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Welcome back and Happy New year... Orange is my favorite color... love it!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 03, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I love that spot :) such a fun blog you have! Thanks for your comment on my blog :) I really appreciate your kind words! Im from Orange, and yup its pretty hard core with orange :) lol.
Posted by: Ashley Rose | January 05, 2009 at 01:04 PM
that is a great shot. i dont spend enough time at the circle. i used to be really into taking pics everywhere. i havent in a long time though. Thought Id share a similiar photo I took a long time ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristinausk/1439082683/
Posted by: Kristin (kgroovy) | January 05, 2009 at 04:50 PM
great picture! so fitting for "orange".
Posted by: kelly | January 06, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Funny thing I love bikes parked against the wall too! So much that my bike does not have a bike stand :)
BTW, this is a very good shot!
Posted by: horsoon | January 06, 2009 at 04:58 PM
I love the orange and red shades of the bricks, windows and orange image.
Posted by: Amy | January 07, 2009 at 08:59 PM
Gorgeous! Picture perfect!
Posted by: Maria | January 08, 2009 at 07:40 PM