Posts by author: Jess Smith
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is the first of the 21-mission system that made its way up and along the Californian coast. The expedition of Franciscan Friars on the Baja mission was led by Father Junipero Serra (a face you become well-accustomed to in San Diego) who established the mission on July 16, 1769. [...]
When you think of accountants drab thoughts of ho-hum and too many numbers might come to mind. Mr. March, or should I say the Misters of March, not only completely decry my previous statement, but have a phantasmagorical sense of humor and take their pants off for it. This photo shoot was our first and [...]
A couple of hours after catching up with Chris in San Diego, we perambulated Balboa Park absorbing a multitude of incredibly pristine detail every which way we turned. As any place with such grandeur, a long-lasting history endures. Balboa Park was once known as City Park, a dedicated public park with 1,400 acres of “scrub-filled [...]
At Left Bank Gallery’s third annual Valentine’s Day workshop, close girlfriends do what we all did best at that age: create. Create anything. Create to our heart’s content. It’s no secret Valentine’s Day is known for breaking out the crafts. Maybe you remember an inkling of that special, precious feeling at this time in your [...]
Finally, a reality comes to fruition, my vacation begins tomorrow as I depart this cold-ridden state, with all its snow and numbing temperatures, and make my way over to San Diego, California. No more boots, no more rosy cheeks, no more snow piles. Walking along the town beach in my ten-years young snow boots will [...]
Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm had been supplying the Guilford community and beyond with prized roses since 1929. Built by the founder, William Pinchbeck, Jr., the property’s main greenhouse spans an astonishing 1,200-feet long and 81-feet wide, while the second is half the length at 600-feet long, 81-feet wide. At one time, the farm housed 90,000 rose [...]
Hello, Mr. President! Edward Lazarus, President to the Chamber, shamelessly stripped the shirt off his back to pose in the clandestine calendar he so duly supported. Ed is a hilarious man with a wonderful spirit who will forever flabbergast with his spontaneous quirks and wonder. Thank you for your undying encouragement in this extraordinary endeavor! [...]
A picture story unveiled from the archives: The annual Lobster Clambake, a fundraiser headed by the Branford Chamber of Commerce, is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Summer. Maine-imported lobsters met their fate with a dinner plate as patrons handed in their “ticky” for their “dinny.” What’s interesting about these ground dwellers [...]
Good old-fashioned fun harking back to the summertime; a group of spirited youngsters with hopes to make the local paper dove off the Essex town dock countless times until I affirmed a good shot was had. Amidst searching for entries for the BOP 2011 and NSC competitions is how I came across this unpublished gem. [...]
It’s probable I had as much fun photographing these sled masters as they did sailing down the steep slopes at The Pit in East Haven. When I look at these particular frames, I hear an instrumental, operatic tune in my head. I cannot think of the title for the life of me, so much so [...]
Driving around looking for a good angle of the Hollywood sign brought us to the Griffith Observatory. However, considering our usual Monday luck it was closed, but we walked the grounds and got a substantial view of a smoggy City of Angels. On the drive back down into the heart of Hollywood, we stumbled across [...]
Chris and I mostly drove through Hollywood. I wasn’t particularly interested in the place. A lot of it is rundown just outside the “glamorous” part. I was a good tourist though as we trekked up a street to find a decent view of the sign. If you followed it all the way to the end [...]
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