Day 134, Mission Inn, Riverside, CA, Dome

Day 134, Mission Inn, Riverside, CA, Dome, originally uploaded by solostandfound.

Just before the dinner that after which I took those night pictures, I walked around the roof a little to take some pictures. I will soon post some day/night shots of a few spots. But for now, a late afternoon shot of the dome on the north east corner.  I have always thought that if you did not know you were in Riverside, you could very well think that you were somewhere else. Some other country or exotic city, maybe Islamabad or Istanbul. But Riverside? Yes, Riverside. That is our smog imported directly from Los Angeles and Orange County! It all gets trapped up against the San Bernardino Mountains.  Maybe there will be a clear day that will afford another opportunity.

The Bench and Boganvillas are from the roof terrace of the Mission Inn on the south side looking east over the entrance.  It was beautiful.  But I had to rush off and meet my clients for dinner.

Thanks for looking.

EXIF Data,

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Day 130, Bogenvilla

Day 130, Bogenvilla, originally uploaded by solostandfound.

One of the most common flowering plants that we see out in the desert is the Boganvilla. It is one of my favorite plants. It flourishes here in the heat. I love the color. I love the fact that the plants that grow, they flourish. Also below, on of the trees from the park. The cool shade and pretty green break up the heat of the desert. I have been trying to get into the whole macro thing, but I am just not patient enough to get it just right. The errors are magnified so quickly. I just have not quite got the hang of it yet.

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EXIF Data,

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Aperture:	f/8
Focal Length:	50 mm
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