As a landscape/travel photographer, I travel all over the place. But I spend way more time here in the South Bay than everywhere else. And my favorite spots to photograph are the tidal pools of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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November is a month of transitions—a time when autumn’s vibrancy slowly fades to winter’s calm. It’s a time of gratitude, warmth, and reflection.
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Peninsula Fog Landscape Moment
How lucky we few to greet fog night or day, we lucky few who live near the bay
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As I take my daily walk, at this time of year, I find myself marveling at the fun and creative decorations that I see. When I was growing up in England we did not celebrate Halloween at all, so I still feel like a kid when I see all the decorations!
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The roots of Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve, is thought to have originated from a Celtic festival dedicated to marking the beginning of winter and the end of the annual crop cycle. The day was believed to be the moment when the souls of the dead would travel to the underworld, weakening the barriers between the living and the dead.
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1952, refinery workers took a huge vat of black, orange, and white paint and put it onto a large tank in Wilmington, CA and turn this into a jack-o'-lantern. this has become a Halloween tradition that is going on for 65 years.
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Gingerbread houses are a fun holiday activity to do with the kids around Christmas time so why not take the same activity into your Halloween celebration.
For my Haunted Chocolate Spice houses, I use the gingerbread house cookie cutter and decorate it with Halloween candy and use chocolate molds to create spooky skulls, tombstones and ghosts. For the roof, I used shredded wheat cereal. The Death by Chocolate Brownie gives the perfect texture and ground to place your haunted house.
I will be teaching how to make this Haunted Chocolate Spice house at Le Gourmet Culinary (www.legourmetculinary.com) October 24th and 31st 9am.
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Ghost hunting is a popular hobby for many people, and one of the most common ways to try to find evidence of ghosts is through photography. While there is no scientific proof that ghosts exist, there are many people who believe that they have captured images of ghosts on camera.
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Fall Beauty By Photographer and Adventurer Dianne Gowder
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A local nonprofit group has spent the last five years cleaning up the oceans and other waterways.
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While there are many good wineries and wines coming out of Livermore Wine Country, I have selected three to highlight.
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Portuguese Bend has been undergoing unprecedented land movement in the region, leading to almost 250 homes on the Hill losing access to gas and power earlier this month due to safety hazards.
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Southern California, with its diverse landscapes ranging from coastal cliffs to desert plains, is a paradise for butterfly enthusiasts.
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Winged creatures, whether real or imagined, have captured human fascination for centuries. From the delicate flutter of a butterfly to the legendary grace of fairies, these beings have inspired myths, spiritual beliefs, and personal reflections across cultures.
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Ten years ago, Lunada Canyon resident Noel Park contacted Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Development Director Susan Wilcox.
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October is a special month for those who celebrate their birthdays, not only because it marks the heart of autumn but also because of the beautiful and meaningful birthstones associated with it—opal and tourmaline.
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Wildlife Tracking with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy - Saturday, October 5th & 12th, 8:30am-11:30am (2-day training). Help us monitor wildlife in the Palos Verdes Peninsula. No experience required.
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As a guy who grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, I have always loved sunrise and sunsets. PV gets the best. Well...maybe not in May and June...those tend to be monochromatic. But the rest of the year, they can be out of this world...and I have seen the world.
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