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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”

Filed Under: 365 Photography Challenge, Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Beach, California Tourism, Julie Miche Travel Blogger & Photographer, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Photographer, Tourism in California

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”

Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Beach, California Tourism, Julie Miche Travel Blogger & Photographer, ocean, Santa Barbara Photographer, surf, Surfer, Tourism in California, Ventura

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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Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, California Tourism, I Madonnari Festival, Julie Miche, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara Photographer, Tourism in California, Traveling in California

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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Vintage Truck at the Museum

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Vintage Truck Under The Trees

I went over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History this evening in search of my photo of the day, and found this wonderful vintage truck.

Vintage Truck, Santa Barbara California, Travel, Museum of Natural History

“Old Truck”



















Filed Under: 365 Photography Challenge Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Julie Plevak, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara Photographer

Santa Barbara Mission

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Cross At The Santa Barbara Mission Sometimes you just have to have faith…

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“Believe”



















Filed Under: 365 Photography Challenge, Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Faith, Julie Plevak, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara Photographer

Santa Barbara Sunset

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Sunset

A beautiful sunset down by the harbor in Santa Barbara.

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“Golden Sky”

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Filed Under: 365 Photography Challenge Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Julie Plevak, Santa Barbara Photographer, Sunset

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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Filed Under: Santa Barbara Tagged With: 365 Photography Challenge, Buddhist Monks, California Tourism, Julie Miche, Santa Barbara California, Santa Barbara Photographer, Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery, State Street, Tourism in California, Traveling in California

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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