In 1968, artist Tom Van Sant created a series of 39 panels he called “Indigenous Inhabitants” that captured Orange County, California's regional wildlife (some which are extinct now). The panels were cast in concrete using a technique called Intaglios – Italian for incised carving. Several of VanSant's intaglios, including this bird of prey, can be… Continue reading “Indigenous Inhabitants” by Tom Van Sant
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The world’s largest wind chimes.
Robinson's Building, Fashion Island, Newport Beach, California. Tom Van Sant, artist (dedicated September 11, 1967).
Surfing The Wedge. Newport Beach
One of the most legendary of surf spots is certainly the Wedge in Newport Beach, California. The waves are also favorites with some of the world's top bodyboarding and bodysurfing athletes. During the summer (May - October), the City of Newport Beach generally restricts the use of "hard boards" at the Wedge from 10 am… Continue reading Surfing The Wedge. Newport Beach
Best of 2019 – A day at the beach.
It's October and another warm and sunny summer-like day in Southern California, where larger-than-normal crowds are expected at the beach. Photographed on October 5, 2019 from the Huntington Beach Pier looking south towards Newport Beach.
ValvTect Marine Fuel.
Balboa Island Ferry Dock. December 2018.
Sunrise over Crystal Cove.
A different take on a snap I made at Crystal Cove last year. The surf is only a few yards away...
Relax, Enjoy. It’s Crystal Cove Time.
Kayaks in Newport Back Bay.
Palms on Sunday.
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. Photographed with an iPhone 6 Plus.

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