Places in Southern California
Dec 9, 2011 12:59:07 #
Walk outside your door or open your window - have camera in hand - take pics.
Have fun in SoCal -- TG
Have fun in SoCal -- TG
Dec 9, 2011 13:44:01 #
Can you give us some details on what you like to shoot. The opportunities here are endless!
Dec 9, 2011 14:16:21 #
Dec 9, 2011 16:24:30 #
richardp1958
Loc: Los Angeles
LA County arboretum in Arcadia, also in Arcadia Santa Anita Race Track.
Dec 9, 2011 16:43:42 #
If you're interested in photographing birds, try Bosa Chica refuge near Huntington Beach.
J. Goffe
J. Goffe
Dec 9, 2011 16:46:17 #
Hello Nikonian72, are Canon users allowed? I'm from New Mexico but that sounds like it might be fun.
J. Goffe
J. Goffe
Dec 9, 2011 17:07:21 #
the f/stops here wrote:
Hello Nikonian72, are Canon users allowed? I'm from New Mexico but that sounds like it might be fun.
In SoCal, Canonians easily outnumber Nikonians, just like there are more Chevies than Dodges. In my meetUp group, the ratio is about 2:1.
Exactly allowed where, and what "sounds like it might be fun"?
Dec 9, 2011 18:09:02 #
Photographing Butterflies sounds like it might be fun!
I'm photographing Sandhill Cranes and Geese now into January, but I'm always looking for a chance to warm up.
Thanks, J. Goffe
I'm photographing Sandhill Cranes and Geese now into January, but I'm always looking for a chance to warm up.
Thanks, J. Goffe
Dec 9, 2011 19:09:51 #
the f/stops here wrote:
Photographing Butterflies sounds like it might be fun! I'm photographing Sandhill Cranes and Geese now into January, but I'm always looking for a chance to warm up.
From my Flickr page, you can see that I have macro-photographed scores of different butterfly species. Only Monarch butterflies winter-over at the Coronado Butterfly Reserve, but in the hundreds of thousands. They literally hang from the trees in huge, orange groupings to keep warm. Naturally, some fall to the ground, so there is lots of opportunity for macro-photography.
Dec 9, 2011 21:37:54 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
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The Coronado Butterfly Reserve is 15 minutes from my home. I was out there just this afternoon, and there are lots of Monarchs there. Because the grove is fairly dense the lighting was very poor and I didn't get any decent photos. Unless the sun strikes a cluster, they appear very dark and resemble dead leaves. I'm thinking that it would be better around noon when the sun has a chance to shine down through the tree tops.
Dec 9, 2011 21:45:55 #
3Dean wrote:
The Coronado Butterfly Reserve is 15 minutes from my home. I was out there just this afternoon, and there are lots of Monarchs there. Because the grove is fairly dense the lighting was very poor and I didn't get any decent photos. Unless the sun strikes a cluster, they appear very dark and resemble dead leaves. I'm thinking that it would be better around noon when the sun has a chance to shine down through the tree tops.
Thanks for the update! I was planning on arriving at 9:30 a.m., and staying for a few hours.
Dec 9, 2011 22:14:56 #
You will enjoy a group called "Clickers and Flickers" run by the amazing Dawn Hope Stevens, Been going over 25 years in SoCal. Regular dinners with guest speakers and great excursions.
pinkchi989 wrote:
I was wondering if anyone knew any good places in Southern California, near LA or Riverside, to take pictures.
Dec 9, 2011 22:42:08 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks for the update! I was planning on arriving at 9:30 a.m., and staying for a few hours.
The longer you stay, the better the chance that the sunlight will filter through the trees and strike a cluster (assuming that it's a sunny day). Bring a long lens, because you can't get very close to the large clusters. Most of them are out over the ravine, up in the high branches. I only have a 108mm zoom and it's not really long enough.
Dec 10, 2011 00:30:04 #
Hello pinkchi989... I grew up in S. CA., but now live in the Pacific N.W. I try to visit CA once a year. You mentioned Riverside, Mt Rubidoux in/near is a very interesting place. I don't know if there are trails to the top, but would guess there is because of the cross on the top. From the top you would have a fantastic view of the surrounding area. Not to mention the scenery all around the base, people might be supprised how much wild lands there are in the area. I even ran into some wold pigs. They peed on my tent..lol Not to far distant is Moreno Valley, the hills around it can be amazing all types of flora and fauna can be found. Just get out there and explore.
Dec 10, 2011 11:05:05 #
travlnman46 wrote:
Hello pinkchi989... I grew up in S. CA., but now l... (show quote)
I used to live in Rubidoux, Calif. At the foot of that Cross is where they hold Easter Sunrise Services every year. At the base of the hill, there is a parking lot and a foot trail to the cross which is lighted by flashlights held by the Boys Scouts. There IS a road to the top for those who cannot walk, Speaker etc. but only to be let off by the driver...no parking space up there. I have walked up it a few times but could not do it today. When you get OLD the FUN part is only a MEMORY. ha ha ha
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