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East Beach – Photo Of The Day

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Photo of The Day – Shoes of Jason

I actually made it to East Beach during the afternoon to shoot.  I’ve been shooting a lot at night, so it was a nice change.  I wanted to  play around with low angles, and happened to come across a pair of Vans sitting in the sand.  As I was shooting, the owner of the shoes soon appeared, looking a bit perplexed!  I guess I must have looked a bit strange taking pictures of his shoes!  I told him about the project I’m working on, and he shared some of recent travel adventures!  And, they were quite the adventures!  Maybe I need to shoot more shoes!

Photo Of The Day, Santa Barbara California, Great travel adventures, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Shoes of Jason”

Rincon Surfing

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Rincon Surfing in Carpinteria, CA

Today was one of those days I just had to go to the beach.  I headed out to Carpinteria to photograph some Rincon surfers.  Sometimes, you just need to be out in nature!

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Surfing”

 

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Splash”

 

Rincon Surfing, Carpinteria California, Santa Barbara, Surf, Travel, Vacation by Julie Miche

“Balance”

Last Piece of I Madonnari Festival

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I Madonnari… One last Piece

When I Madonnari Festival is over, I usually like to take one last walk up to the Mission to see all the finished artwork.  I was surprised to find one artist still working, and one piece that was left unfinished.

I Madonnari Festival, Santa Barbara CA, The Mission, Chalk Art, Travel
“What Happened?”

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I Madonnari Festival – Day 2

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Day 2 –  I Madonnari Festival

I had to go back to the I Madonnari Festival for day 2 and check on the progress of the art. I usually make a couple trips up to The Mission during the festival. The artists are incredibly talented and the pieces they create are amazing.

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Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“Taking Form”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“First Kiss”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“Right Here”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“Almost Finished”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art I Madonnari,
“Working”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“Finished”
Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, Travel, Day Trip, Art, I Madonnari
“Kung Fu”

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I Madonnari Festival

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Day One – I Madonnari Street Painting Festival

I just got back from the I Madonnari Festival.  Wow, there are some amazing artists participating!  If you are ever traveling in Santa Barbara during the festival, it is worth checking out!  It’s held annually at the Santa Barbara Mission.  Hundreds of artists create large scale chalk images.

I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Street Painters”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Bits & Pieces”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Touching The Artist”
I Madonnari Street Painting Festival, Santa Barbara CA, travel, Day Trip, Mission
“Work In Progress”

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Buddhist Monks

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Sera Mahayana Monks

Today I walked with the Buddhist monks from the Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery to return the sand to the sea.

Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation
“Walking To The Sea”
Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation
“Leading The Way”
Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation
“On The Way”
Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation
“Holder Of The Sand”
Buddhist Monks, Santa Barbara, California, Travel, Vacation
“Through The Tunnel”

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Creating A Sand Mandala

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Buddhist Monks Create A Sand Mandala

I finally was able to see a sand mandala created!  I have always wanted to, but the timing was never right.  Today, monks from the Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery in South India finished the mandala. It has been dedicated to Chenrezig.  The monks are on a World Peace Tour, and included the Santa Barbara Museum of Art as one of their stops.

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Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
Buddhist Monk and Mandala
Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
“Chanting”
Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
“Mudra”
“Mandala Center”
Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
“Sand Mandala”
Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
“The Mandala of Chenrezig, The Buddha of Compassion!
Buddhist Monk creating sand Mandala, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, Travel,Santa Barbara Museum of Art, vacation
“Creating the Mandala of Chenrezig”


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